M&B-2026-23 Personnel Trainee

State of New Jersey; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Holiday Pay

Alternative Week

Telework

Pension

Deferred Comp

Health Benefits

FSAs

Commuter Savings

PSLF

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection in Trenton is seeking an HR trainee to support recruitment, employee development, and HR operations. This role provides on-the-job training in government personnel practices under supervision.

The position involves assisting with recruitment, event planning for career development, and administrative HR tasks to support management. Open to qualified public applicants and requires relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.
• OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Professional experience is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment: assist with recruitment of full-time hires and hourlies; use LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Event and Program Support: help plan and execute networking events and career development programs.
• HR Support: provide administrative support to HR Management and generate reports.

Skills

Recruitment

Event planning

HR support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years professional experience

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Open to: General Public

Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week

Salary: (P95) $55,690.52 (Non-Negotiable)

Opening Date: 11/9/2026

Closing Date: 11/30/2026

Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Management & Budget

Human Resource Operations

436 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under the direction of a supervisory officer in a State department, institution, or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on-the-job training in government personnel practices and procedures and their application and does work which will provide practical personnel experience; does related work.

Specific to the Position

This position is responsible for supporting the department’s human resources and talent acquisition functions, including system maintenance, recruitment efforts, employee development, and general HR support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment:
  Learn to and assist with recruitment of full-time new hires & hourlies to the assigned program. Learn the promotional process (promotional announcement request, application summaries, processing of lists, etc.). Process journeyman actions and six-month salary increases. Utilize LinkedIn and other platforms to recruit new staff and maintain relationships with potential candidates.
• Event and Program Support:
  Assist in the planning and execution of networking events and career development programs to support employee growth and engagement. May attend career fairs.
• HR Support:
  Provide administrative support to HR Management, including report generation and completion of other assignments as needed.

Requirements

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

• 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.

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.

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.