Environmental Engineering Trainee

2 days ago

Trenton NJ, United States NJ Department of Environmental Protection Full time

Department of Environmental Protection

Air, Energy, & Materials Sustainability

Air Quality and Radiation Protection

NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Air, Energy, & Materials Sustainability

Sustainable Waste Management

NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Air, Energy, & Materials Sustainability

Climate Change Mitigation & Monitoring

Under the close supervision of a supervisory official, in an Environmental Engineering Program in a State department, institution, agency, or local government agency, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions; learns to review engineering plans; learns to gather data, and research and analyze information as it relates to the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Ocean, Coastal, Bio-Resource, Biomedical, Sanitary, Industrial, Agricultural, or Mining Engineering, or other field of engineering related to the environment.

NOTE: An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification issued by the Division of Consumer Affairs, New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, may be substituted for the above education requirement. Applicants must submit proof of the EIT certification and the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam results. The area of discipline indicated on the FE exam results must be in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial & Systems, Mechanical, or other disciplines.

All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. 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.

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. 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. Holiday Pay

Telework*

Pension

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.

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. 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. 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.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce.

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