F&W-2026-8 Parks and Wildlife Maintenance Apprentice

NJ Department of Environmental Protection•Millville, IA

10d•$42,448 - $61,199•Onsite

About The Position

Under the close supervision of a supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in a two-year training program, learns to perform various unskilled or semiskilled tasks associated with the construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of structures, facilities, equipment, and grounds at assigned state parks, forests, recreational areas, historic sites, wildlife management areas, marinas, or any other state-owned facilities within the Fish and Wildlife Program area; does other related duties as required.

Requirements

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 essential duties of this position.
Appointees may be required to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.
Appointees may be required to obtain a valid New Jersey Boat Operator’s license.
Must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs.
Must establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations.
The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Nice To Haves

Ability to follow Department regulations and procedures, understand and follow written and oral directions.
Ability to work alone during various time periods.
Ability to interact with the public.
Ability to maintain various records.
Ability to learn to utilize various electronic recording and information systems used by the agency.
Ability to work cooperatively
Ample hands-on experience in vessel operations, field equipment maintenance, loading and unloading materials (e.g., moving with tractors and related equipment).
Demonstrated ability to trailer, launch, and operate small vessels in coastal waters under varying weather and sea conditions.
Operation of larger vessels (up to 45'), with a thorough understanding of navigation, GPS use, with focus on maritime safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Performs various unskilled and semi-skilled work involved in fish and game propagation, resource inventories, fish and game distribution, user surveys, habitat management and performs routine maintenance of equipment and grounds.
Operates Commercial vehicles.
Maintain and prepare all marine sampling equipment, vessels and vehicles needed for research and field sample collection.
Responsible for operating small and large vessels, trailering boats and trailers.
Maintains and repairs buildings, grounds, and facilities as necessary and may take the lead over part-time and/or temporary employees.
Assist with all marine field sampling, collecting biological samples and identifying and enumerating marine finfish and shellfish specimens, assist in proofreading and entering data and participating in restoration and enhancement activities.

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