WRM-2025-47 Environmental Specialist 2 (Internal Posting)
About The Position
Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, agency, or local government agency, performs complex technical or scientific work including field and office studies, surveys, inspections, or investigations associated with enforcement of environmental laws and/or regulations, and environmental review and control work, or organizes and carries out programs/projects designed to study and evaluate environmental impact of specific projects on the environment; organizes and develops tests and reports to assess environmental impacts on physical, natural, and/or human environments; investigates environmental complaints concerning projects; conducts contract, grant, and/or loan processing; may be required to function as a lead worker providing guidance to lower-level Environmental Specialists; does other related duties as required. Specific to the Position These positions evaluate environmental planning reports, including analyses of short-term and long-term environmental and socio-economic impacts, as well as the screening of project alternatives. Essential skills include proficiency with mapping tools such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and GeoWeb, the ability to interpret data and technical reports, and strong technical writing capabilities. These skills ensure that New Jersey Water Bank (NJWB) projects provide meaningful water quality benefits that address human health needs.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, or 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.
- Two (2) years of experience in environmental control work including field investigations, inspection, and preparing reports on the environment or the preparation or review of Environmental Impact Statements.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- proficiency with mapping tools such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and GeoWeb
- the ability to interpret data and technical reports
- strong technical writing capabilities
Responsibilities
- Performs complex technical or scientific work including field and office studies, surveys, inspections, or investigations associated with enforcement of environmental laws and/or regulations, and environmental review and control work
- Organizes and carries out programs/projects designed to study and evaluate environmental impact of specific projects on the environment
- Organizes and develops tests and reports to assess environmental impacts on physical, natural, and/or human environments
- Investigates environmental complaints concerning projects
- Conducts contract, grant, and/or loan processing
- May be required to function as a lead worker providing guidance to lower-level Environmental Specialists
- Evaluates environmental planning reports, including analyses of short-term and long-term environmental and socio-economic impacts, as well as the screening of project alternatives
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
Mid Level
