WRM-2026-4 Environmental Services Trainee

NJ Department of Environmental Protection • Trenton, NS

11d • Onsite

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. The Division of Water Quality’s (DWQ) strategy regarding PFAS is to encourage the collection of data that will aid in efforts to identify, reduce, and eliminate sources of PFAS in wastewater and its residuals. This position will review data and assist in the identification of source water contamination areas associated with NJPDES permits issued by DWQ. This position will also be required to coordinate with an oversight PFAS project manager and other WRM divisions on next steps for overall PFAS efforts.

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

Responsibilities

• Learn 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
• Review data and assist in the identification of source water contamination areas associated with NJPDES permits issued by DWQ
• Coordinate with an oversight PFAS project manager and other WRM divisions on next steps for overall PFAS efforts

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level