SPFHS-2026-1 Program Specialist 2 (Internal)
About The Position
Under the limited supervision of a Program Specialist 3 or 4, or other supervisory official in a state department, institution or agency, or in a local jurisdiction, takes the lead over professional and/or technical staff engaged in program activities; performs professional, administrative and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of various programs and services administered by the Department of assignment; conducts the research and field work necessary to meet the needs of the appropriate state and/or local public or private agencies; does other related work. Specific to the Position Duties and responsibilities include assisting in processing data, responding to inquiries from stakeholders, preparing informational materials, and maintaining essential records regarding forest conditions and planning. This position will also have the opportunity to establish working relationships with a variety of parties, including federal, state, local government and private organizations to cooperatively develop data products, open-source software, and outreach materials.
Requirements
- Six (6) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying and/or evaluating agency programs and services.
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
- Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate for the position; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
- 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.
- All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to 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”.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with data science concepts, scripting languages such as Python and/or R, and the ability to find meaningful information from data and communicate it in interesting ways.
Responsibilities
- assisting in processing data
- responding to inquiries from stakeholders
- preparing informational materials
- maintaining essential records regarding forest conditions and planning
- cooperatively develop data products, open-source software, and outreach materials
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
