AEMS-2026-4H Environmental Specialist (Hourly)

NJ Department of Environmental Protection; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick Time

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Job summary

NJ Department of Environmental Protection in Trenton, NJ seeks an hourly specialist to support the Diesel Modernization Program. Under supervision, you will learn to conduct routine environmental surveys, inspections, and investigations to monitor conditions and enforce laws.

You will gather project information from grantees, assemble grant agreements, and assist managers in monitoring progress. Telework is not available; requires on-site work in Trenton.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a physical or environmental science or engineering field.
• U.S. degrees must be from an accredited college; foreign degrees require evaluation.
• Driver's license required if vehicle operation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Learn to conduct routine environmental surveys, studies, inspections and investigations.
• Assist in monitoring environmental conditions and enforcing environmental laws/regulations.
• Review and process applications for the Diesel Modernization Program; assemble grant agreements and aid project managers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical/Environmental/Civil/Engineering

Job description

Open to: General Public

Work Week: 3 – 5 days per week (Up to 900 hours per fiscal year)

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Opening Date: 9/25/2026

Closing Date: 10/16/2026

Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Air, Energy and Materials Sustainability

Climate Change Mitigation and Monitoring

Bureau of Mobile Sources

401 East State Street

Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under the close supervision of a supervisory official, in an Environmental Services Program, 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.

Specific to the Position

This hourly position will review and process applications for the Diesel Modernization Program. Will work with grantees to gather all the pertinent project information and will assemble grant agreements. They will aid project managers in monitoring projects. Telework is not available for this position.

Requirements

Education: 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.

NOTE: 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. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

License 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.

Employee Benefits

• Earned Sick Time*
• Enrollment in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan upon meeting minimum earnings threshold

*Earn one hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours you work.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please email [e-mail] , or call CSC at [phone] and select Option #3.

Veteran's Preference

To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/

Residency

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”.

Authorization to Work

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Afffirmative Action Information Form . All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.