CIER-2026-1T - Program Specialist 2 (Hourly) (REPOST)

NJ Department of Environmental Protection; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick Time

Job summary

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Architectural Survey Coordinator for a time-limited reconnaissance project in flood-prone communities across New Jersey. You will plan survey fieldwork, coordinate data collection and processing, and prepare regular status reports in collaboration with participating agencies.

The role emphasizes knowledge of federal historic preservation laws, NJ architectural history, survey methodology, and GIS/GPS data collection.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal historic preservation laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of New Jersey architectural history and survey methods.
• Familiarity with GIS and GPS data collection; database management.

Responsibilities

• Plan survey fieldwork and coordinate data collection and processing.
• Coordinate review of survey results by participating agencies.
• Prepare regular status reports on project progress.

Skills

Historic preservation laws

New Jersey architectural history

Architectural survey methodology

Geographic Information Systems

GPS data collection

Database management

Digital photography

Architectural field survey

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

GIS

GPS

Online data systems

Job description

Open to: General Public

(Position will be hired through temp agency)

Work Week: 35 hours per week

Salary: $35 Per Hour

Opening Date: 8/25/2026

Closing Date: 9/15/2026

Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location:

Department of Environmental Protection

Community Investment & Economic Revitalization
Bureau of Historic Preservation Office Bureau
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility: Open to applicants who meet the requirements below

Description:

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 Position:

The New Jersey Historic Preservation Office (NJHPO) is seeking an Architectural Survey Coordinator for a time-limited architectural reconnaissance project in flood-prone communities in New Jersey. The survey is intended to identify potential historic resources and areas with low potential for historic resources in communities with high concentrations of repetitive loss due to flooding. The Survey Coordinator will be responsible for planning survey fieldwork, coordinating data collection and processing, coordinating review of survey results by participating agencies, and preparing regular status reports. The position is funded for a period of three years through a cooperative agreement with the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.

Preferred Skill Set

• Knowledge of federal historic preservation laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of New Jersey architectural history
• Knowledge of architectural survey methodology
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems and/or GPS data collection
• Familiarity with database management and use of online data systems
• Ability to use digital cameras and photograph architectural resources
• Ability to conduct architectural field survey

Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Six (6) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying, and/or evaluating agency programs and services.

OR

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

OR

Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

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.

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”.

Employee Benefits

TES / Hourly employeebenefits include:

• Earned Sick Time*

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

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 Affteeive 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.

DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.