CSRR-2026-2H Environmental Services (Hourly)

NJ Department of Environmental Protection; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick Time

Enrollment in retirement plan

Job summary

NJ Department of Environmental Protection in Trenton is seeking personnel to learn and assist with routine surveys, inspections, and investigations related to environmental conditions and enforcement of regulations. Supervised work on Remedial Action Permitting and related programs.

The role emphasizes learning, under supervision, with duties including processing RAPs and reviewing reports to ensure compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, or Engineering disciplines.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized service.
• Driver's license only required if operation of a vehicle is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection and technical review of RAP applications for soil, groundwater, and indoor air.
• Ensures compliance with NJAC 7:26E, NJAC 7:26C, and applicable NJDEP guidance; processes and issues RAPs with relevant components.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences/Studies

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Sciences

Engineering degree (Civil/Environmental/Chemical/Industrial etc.)

Job description

Open to: General Public

Work Week: Up to 35 hours per week (Up to 944 hours max per fiscal year)

Salary: $25 per hour

Opening Date: 11/6/2026

Closing Date: 11/27/2026

Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment Program

Environmental Evaluation & Remediation Review

Remedial Action Permitting

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

Performs inspection and technical review as necessary of Remedial Action Permit (RAP) Applications for soil, ground water, and indoor air and associated Remedial Action Reports to ensure compliance with N.J.A.C. 7:26E (Technical Requirements for Site Remediation), N.J.A.C. 7:26C (Administrative Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites), and all applicable NJDEP guidance documents. Duties also include the processing and issuance of RAPs with a soil, ground water, and/or indoor air component(s).

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.

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.

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.

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 Affimative 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

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.