WRM-2025-61 Research Scientist 1 (Internal Posting)
About The Position
Under general supervision of a division director or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, independently initiates and coordinates a research or developed program in a specified professional field; may supervise lower levels of Research Scientists and other technical staff, manages high level technical projects and reports results to designated officials for inter- and intra-agency response; does related work. Specific to Position The candidate would supervise three Research Scientist positions and provide support to and work on a variety of water supply topics including water use data, water supply planning and mapping, drought management, and climate change impacts on water supply. The candidate must also be able to interact and coordinate with multiple programs/divisions within the NJDEP and the public, as well as facilitate the Water Supply Advisory Council meetings. Knowledge of ARCGIS, Access and SQL database programing, and R/Python/or similar coding software, watershed delineation, ADOBE, and data visualization software are required.
Requirements
- EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position.
- EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of full-time experience in a field appropriate to the position.
- NOTE: A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above.
- Knowledge of ARCGIS, Access and SQL database programing, and R/Python/or similar coding software, watershed delineation, ADOBE, and data visualization software are required.
- 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
- Supervise three Research Scientist positions
- Provide support to and work on a variety of water supply topics including water use data, water supply planning and mapping, drought management, and climate change impacts on water supply.
- Interact and coordinate with multiple programs/divisions within the NJDEP and the public
- Facilitate the Water Supply Advisory Council meetings
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
- Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
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Job Type
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