Environmental Specialist 3 (Internal Posting)

Open to : Division-Wide

Work Week : NL (35-hour) Work Week

Salary : (R25) $77,143.55- $113,263.75

Opening Date : October 31, 2025

Closing Date : November 14, 2025

Existing Vacancies : 2

Program / Location

Position 1 : Department of Environmental Protection

Water Resource Management

Water Quality

Groundwater Residuals and Permit Administration

401 East State Street, 3rd Floor - East

Position 2 : Department of Environmental Protection

Water Resource Management

Water Quality

Surface Water and Pretreatment Permitting

401 East State Street, 3rd Floor - East

Scope of Eligibility

Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Water Quality and meet the requirements below.

Description

Under the general supervision of a supervisory official in a state department or agency takes the lead or may supervise, organize and assign technical or scientific work, including field and office studies, surveys, inspections or investigations associated with the enforcement of laws and / or regulations and environmental review and control work, organizes and makes tests and reports to assess Environmental impacts to include the physical, natural, and / or human environment and investigates environmental complaints concerning projects; conducts or supervises the processing of contract, grant and / or loan applications; does related work as required.

Specific to the Position

Position 1 : This position is responsible for overseeing the work operations and program activities of assigned staff in accordance with the priorities and goals of the Ground Water Permitting Unit and BGRPA. Duties include overseeing the (1) issuance of new, renewed, or modified NJPDES permits for the discharge of industrial or sanitary wastewater to ground waters of the State consistent with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7 : 14A, (2) issuance of TWA permits for septic systems consistent with the provision of N.J.A.C. 7 : 9A, and (3) respond to the multitude of daily emails and phone calls from permittees, citizens, and engineers, as well as address health department inquiries.

Position 2 : This position will develop NJPDES / Discharge to Surface Water Permits for industrial and domestic wastewater facilities, conduct site visits to evaluate treatment units, compile and review effluent / water quality data and technical reports, develop permit limits, monitoring requirements, and narrative conditions to effectively protect water quality. This position will also meet with the applicant and / or other parties and agencies to discuss permit terms and compliance, participate in public hearings, testify in adjudicatory hearings when required, supervise assigned staff, and complete related duties which include work product review, performance evaluations, staff training, and approving time sheets.

Requirements

EDUCATION : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences / Studies, Chemical Sciences,

Biological Sciences, Environmental Planning, Physical Geography or in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio-resource Engineering.

NOTE : A valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey State board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

EXPERIENCE : Three (3) years of experience in environmental control work including field investigations, inspection, and preparing reports on the environment or the preparation or review of Environmental Impact Statements.

NOTE : A Master's degree in one of the fields specified above may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.

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

As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

• 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.

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

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 Affirmative 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.