CSRR-2026-43 Environmental Services Trainee

Primerica; Cedar Knolls (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Benefit Leave

Holiday Pay

Telework

Job summary

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Specialist in Cedar Knolls, NJ. Under supervision, you will learn to conduct routine environmental surveys, inspections, and investigations to enforce laws and monitor conditions.

You will review remedial phase reports, oversee UHOT cases, and perform field audits at Educational Facilities and Child Care Centers. A valid NJ driver’s license is required only if driving is needed for duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or Engineering fields.
• U.S. degrees/transcripts must be from an accredited institution; foreign degrees require evaluation for accreditation.
• Driver's license required only if vehicle operation is necessary to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Learn to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and investigations related to environmental conditions and enforcement of environmental laws.
• Review remedial phase and remedial action reports for compliance with remediation standards.
• Perform field inspections of Educational Facilities and Child Care Centers, UHOT cases, and related sites.
• Coordinate with certified environmental contractors and oversight of permits by rule (PBR).
• Prepare on-scene coordinator (OSC) permits and oversee related activities.

Skills

Remedial phase reports

Remedial action reports

Field audits

PBR oversight

OSC permits

Site inspections

Deed notices inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical/Environmental Sciences or Engineering

Job description

Open to:

General Public

Work Week:

NE (35-hour) Work Week

Salary:

(P95) $55,690.52

Opening Date:

10/06/2026

Closing Date:

10/27/2026

Existing Vacancies:

1

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection
Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment
Remediation Management
Northern Field Operations
7 Ridgedale Avenue
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants that 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 position will require the timely review of remedial action reports submitted by certified environmental contractors performing remediations of homeowner heating oil tanks and Licensed Site Remediation Professionals submitting remedial phase reports related to Educational Facilities and Child Care Centers . The technical reports are evaluated to determine compliance with soils and groundwater remediation standards. This position will require field inspections of sites including Educational Facilities and Child Care Centers, Remedial Action Permits, Unregulated Heating Oil Tank (UHOT) cases, and other environmental incidents/complaints.

Preferred Skill Set

• Review of remedial phase reports related to Educational Facilities and Child Care Centers,
• Review of remedial action reports for Unregulated Heating Oil Tank (UHOT) cases,
• Field audits of UHOT contractors
• Oversight of permits by rule (PBR) related to UHOT cases,
• Preparation of on-scene coordinator permits (OSC) and oversight of such,
• Inspection of Educational Facilities and Child Care Centers,
• Inspection of deed notices, with or without Remedial Action Permits,

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

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 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 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.