Water Quality Research Scientist I

NJ Department of Environmental Protection; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Benefit Leave

Holiday Pay

Alternative Workweek Program

Telework

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health Benefits

Flexible and Health Spending Accounts

Commuter Tax Savings Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

NJ Department of Environmental Protection in Trenton, NJ seeks a senior environmental scientist to lead and coordinate high-level research and program initiatives within Water Resource Management, Water Quality, and Surface Water and Pretreatment Permitting. The role supervises staff and reports results for inter- and intra-agency responses.

The position focuses on QA plans, long-range analyses, data review, and coordination with permit writers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a discipline appropriate to the position.
• Four (4) years of full-time experience in a field appropriate to the position.
• A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review Quality Assurance Project Plans and related analyses (anti-degradation, dilution, ammonia toxicity, CPO demand) and various studies.
• Review effluent and water quality data; assist permit writers in development of waste load allocations and narrative permit conditions.
• Participate in public hearings and testify in adjudicatory hearings when required; supervise staff and conduct performance evaluations.
• Conduct time sheets and staff training as part of ongoing program management.

Education

Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position

Job description

NJ Department of Environmental Protection in Trenton, NJ seeks a senior environmental scientist to lead and coordinate high-level research and program initiatives within Water Resource Management, Water Quality, and Surface Water and Pretreatment Permitting. The role supervises staff and reports results for inter- and intra-agency responses.

The position focuses on QA plans, long-range analyses, data review, and coordination with permit writers.