NJ Department of Environmental Protection · 1 day ago
F&W-2026-2 Environmental Specialist 2 (INTERNAL POSTING)
Port Republic, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe NJ Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Specialist 2 to perform complex technical or scientific work related to environmental laws and regulations. The role involves conducting field studies, inspections, and managing projects to evaluate environmental impacts, while also serving as a liaison for shellfish aquaculture and fisheries management.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performs complex technical or scientific work including field and office studies, surveys, inspections, or investigations associated with enforcement of environmental laws and/or regulations, and environmental review and control work
Organizes and carries out programs/projects designed to study and evaluate environmental impact of specific projects on the environment
Organizes and develops tests and reports to assess environmental impacts on physical, natural, and/or human environments
Investigates environmental complaints concerning projects
Conducts contract, grant, and/or loan processing
May be required to function as a lead worker providing guidance to lower-level Environmental Specialists
Prepares and presents information to educate the public regarding shellfish aquaculture and gathers technical information regarding shellfish resource, industry, and aquaculture, acting as a liaison with the NJ Shellfisheries Council to support lease management decision making
Oversee hourly staff
Lead specialist for the Bureau on the management, development, and implementation of the shellfish leasing database that houses the geospatial and lease holder information
Creating new shellfish lease lots, editing existing lots, verifying data between multiple databases, evaluating potential environmental impacts, and assessing possible issues or conflicts with other user groups
Lead specialist for the bureau's ArcGIS Pro lease mapping interpretations and lease map project productions used to supplement and visualize leasing decisions
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, or Biological Sciences; or in Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or Physical Geography; or in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio-resource Engineering
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
Two (2) 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
A Master's degree in one of the fields specified above may be substituted for one (1) year of the above 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. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility
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
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations
Preferred
Extensive knowledge of federal regulations, state statutes and state regulations pertaining to fisheries and shellfisheries resources and management
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with outside organizations
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*
Company
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
On America's first official "Earth Day" — April 22, 1970, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was born.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Cahall
Chief Enforcement Officer
Vincenzo Ferriola
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Coordinator
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