Lead Water Resources Field Technician

NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Smithville (NJ)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 85,000

Full time

6 days ago
Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Benefit Leave
Holiday Pay
Alternative Workweek Program*
Telework*
Pension
Deferred Compensation
Health Benefits (medical, prescription
dental & vision care) and Life
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
Commuter Tax Savings Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Tuition Reimbursement*

Job summary

NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Water Resource Management, Marine Water Monitoring, Leeds Point, NJ, seeks an Environmental Technician Supervisor to plan and supervise field and office work related to water resources. The position involves data collection, sample analysis, vessel operation, and staff coordination.

Under supervision, you will oversee sampling, data recording, equipment maintenance, and performance evaluations.

Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of experience in field inspections, investigations, and surveys; operating collection, measuring, recording, or testing equipment.
  • College credits in natural, chemical, environmental, biological or engineering sciences may substitute for experience (2 years max).
  • All degrees/transcripts must be from an accredited institution; foreign degrees require evaluation.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and supervise field and office work related to water resources and environmental investigations.
  • Supervise staff, prepare performance evaluations, and ensure data collection accuracy.
  • Oversee vessel operation, sampling methods, data recording, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Boat operation
Navigation skills
Environmental investigations

Education

College credits substitution for experience

Tools

GPS
Navigational equipment
Testing devices
Maps & charts

Job description

NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Water Resource Management, Marine Water Monitoring, Leeds Point, NJ, seeks an Environmental Technician Supervisor to plan and supervise field and office work related to water resources. The position involves data collection, sample analysis, vessel operation, and staff coordination.

Under supervision, you will oversee sampling, data recording, equipment maintenance, and performance evaluations.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Water Resources Field Supervisor - Sampling & Boats
Water Resources Field Supervisor - Sampling & Boats

NJ Department of Environmental Protection • Leeds Point (NJ)

On-site
USD 58,000 - 85,000
Paid leave
Holiday pay
Alt workweek
+8
Water Quality Field Technician Trainee
Water Quality Field Technician Trainee

Primerica • Ewing Township (NJ)

On-site
USD 47,000 - 64,000
Water Quality Field Technician Trainee
Water Quality Field Technician Trainee

NJ Department of Environmental Protection • Ewing Township (NJ)

On-site
USD 50,000 - 61,000
WRM-2026-41 Principal Environmental Technician, Water Resources
WRM-2026-41 Principal Environmental Technician, Water Resources

NJ Department of Environmental Protection • Smithville (NJ)

On-site
USD 58,000 - 85,000
Paid Benefit Leave
Holiday Pay
Alternative Workweek Program*
+9
WRM-2026-41 Principal Environmental Technician, Water Resources
WRM-2026-41 Principal Environmental Technician, Water Resources

NJ Department of Environmental Protection • Leeds Point (NJ)

On-site
USD 58,000 - 85,000
Paid leave
Holiday pay
Alt workweek
+8
Water Quality Research Scientist I
Water Quality Research Scientist I

NJ Department of Environmental Protection • Trenton (NJ)

On-site
USD 100,000 - 148,000
Paid Benefit Leave
Holiday Pay
Alternative Workweek Program
+8
WRM-2026-37 Environmental Services Trainee
WRM-2026-37 Environmental Services Trainee

Primerica • Ewing Township (NJ)

On-site
USD 47,000 - 64,000
Field Environmental Program Specialist
Field Environmental Program Specialist

NJ Department of Environmental Protection • Trenton (NJ)

On-site
USD 26,000 - 37,000
Earned Sick Time
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
WRM-2026-37 Environmental Services Trainee
WRM-2026-37 Environmental Services Trainee

NJ Department of Environmental Protection • Ewing Township (NJ)

On-site
USD 50,000 - 61,000
Field Scientist, Water Ecology — Field Sampling Pro
Field Scientist, Water Ecology — Field Sampling Pro

City of New York • City of Kingston (NY)

On-site
USD 75,000 - 110,000