Environmental Services Trainee: Field & Compliance

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

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.