WRM-2026-11 Environmental Services Trainee
About The Position
Under the close supervision of a supervisory official, as a trainee and productive worker, in an Environmental Services program, in a state department, institution, or agency, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, and/or the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties as required. This position in the Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring (BMWM) will assist in the Assessment unit, specifically learning and assisting in the improvement, review, and issuance of BMWM permits. The BMWM establishes permits for the harvest of shellfish from waters classified other than Approved, for shellfish research, for shellfish restoration and enhancement, for toxins monitoring in shellfish, and for shellfish aquaculture in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:12 and the National Shellfish Sanitation Program's Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish. The position will also assist with stakeholder engagement, rule writing of N.J.A.C. 7:12, and must learn the laws and regulations related to shellfish growing water classifications. The trainee will learn to review plans and environmental documents and maintain essential records. The trainee will also attend internal and external meetings and conduct environmental surveys and inspections as needed.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or in Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or Physical Geography; or in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio-resource Engineering.
- All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.
- Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
- Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations.
- Must establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one year of the date of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to acquire, interpret, and apply knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, and/or the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations.
- Assists in the improvement, review, and issuance of BMWM permits.
- Assists with stakeholder engagement and rule writing of N.J.A.C. 7:12.
- Learns the laws and regulations related to shellfish growing water classifications.
- Reviews plans and environmental documents.
- Maintains essential records.
- Attends internal and external meetings.
- Conducts environmental surveys and inspections as needed.
Benefits
- Paid Benefit Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Alternative Workweek Program
- Telework
- Pension
- Deferred Compensation
- Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
- Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Commuter Tax Savings Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
