WRM-2026-37 Environmental Services Trainee

Primerica; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Water Quality Monitor to support freshwater assessment and monitoring programs. You will collect samples, analyze water quality parameters, and report findings. The role involves field work, data entry, and occasional vehicle operation.

Candidates should have related environmental or engineering education, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work under supervision while contributing to environmental compliance and program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in a physical, environmental, chemical, biological, or engineering field.
• Experience collecting field and water quality samples.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze water quality samples for freshwater assessment.
• Prepare accurate data reports and maintain electronic water quality databases.
• Operate state vehicles (truck/boat) and participate in meetings.

Skills

Field sampling

Water quality analysis

Technical writing

Boat operation

Education

Physical Sciences

Environmental Sciences/Studies

Chemical Sciences

Biological Sciences

Environmental Engineering

Civil Engineering

Sanitary Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Environmental Policy

Mechanical Engineering

Bio-resource 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

Water Resource Management

Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control

Freshwater & Biological Monitoring

35 Arctic Parkway

Ewing, NJ 08638

Description

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

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 collect and analyze water quality samples necessary for freshwater assessment, which include physical/chemical water quality; stream flow measurements, continuous monitoring, bacteriological, source trackdown, Harmful Algal Blooms, and emerging contaminant monitoring. Additional duties include utilizing electronic and computerized equipment for measuring water quality and accurately locating sampling sites, preparing accurate data reports containing findings and conclusions, maintaining water quality data in an electronic database, operating state vehicles (truck/boat), and attending internal and external meetings.

Preferred Skill Set

• Experience collecting field samples & water quality samples
• Strong analytical, technical writing and presentation skills
• Experience with boat trailering, boat navigation and maintenance

Requirements

• Physical Sciences
• Environmental Sciences/Studies
• Chemical Sciences
• Biological Sciences
• Environmental Planning
• Environmental Policy
• Physical Geography
• Civil Engineering
• Sanitary Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• 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.

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 Aff…

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.

DEP Notices of Vacancy

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.