CSRR-2026-40 Analyst Trainee

NJ Department of Environmental Protection; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Holiday Pay

Telework

Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

NJ Department of Environmental Protection in Trenton, NJ offers a trainee analyst position under the supervision of a state department. The role provides on-the-job training in analytic practices and the preparation of reports, while performing tasks that build practical analyst experience and expose the candidate to reviewing financial data.

The position emphasizes learning contracts, procurement processes, and routine data collection, review, and evaluation to improve organizational efficiency

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to learn on-the-job analytic methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• On-the-job training in analytic practices and reports preparation.
• Learn to review, interpret, and evaluate state contracts, procurement, and financial data.
• Assist in scheduling, reviewing, evaluating, and awarding procurement contracts and fiscal practices.
• Learn to review and evaluate the efficiency of contracts and information processing systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe

Job description

Open to:

General Public

Work Week:

NE (35-hour) Work Week

Salary:

(P95) $53,281.62 (Non-negotiable)

Opening Date:

8/25/2026

Closing Date:

9/15/2026

Existing Vacancies:

1

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment

Enforcement & Financial Operations

Financial Services

401 East State Street

Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under the direction of a supervisor in a State department or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on the job training in analytic practices/procedures and application and research and preparation of reports, completes assignments which will provide practical analyst experience and/or learns to review and analyze financial reports; does other related work.

Preferred Skill Set

The appointee will review assigned projects; learn to identify the information, tools, and research methods required for efficient project completion. Learn to review, interpret, and evaluate state contract, procurement, financial, and other data. Learn to collect and compile data and other information required to complete analytic studies. Learn to review and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of existing contracts and information processing systems. Learn to conduct operational audits, workflow, and other assessments. Learn to interpret laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures and apply them to specific situations. Learn to examine documents for authenticity, validity, and accuracy. Assist in scheduling, reviewing, evaluating, and awarding of procurement contracts. Learn to assist in the review and evaluation of fiscal and/or administrative practices, organizational structure, or operating systems and provide recommendations for changes and improvements.

Specific to the Position

Ability to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Software, including Excel and Word, as well as Adobe. Ability to multi-task, ability to establish and maintain essential shared records, and excellent organizational and comprehensive reading skills are essential for the position.

Requirements

• NOTE: 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.
• Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.
• OR
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

NOTE: “Professional experience” refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession’s concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act 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.

Benefits

As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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.

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 Affif mative 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.

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.