WRM-2025-45 Environmental Specialist 2

Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P22) $67,312.27 – $ 98,503.27
Opening Date: December 16, 2025
Closing Date: December 30, 2025
Existing Vacancies: 6

Program/Location 
Department of Environmental Protection
Water Resource Management
Water Quality
Surface Water Permitting
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08902

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that a promotional examination has been announced for this position by the CSC (Symbol #: PS2708G). The selected provisional candidate may be impacted once the promotional list is issued, based on the outcome of the examination results.

Description  
Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, agency, or local government agency, 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, or 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; does other related duties as required.

Specific to the Position
Position , 4158, 4169): This position prepares and issues complex New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) Discharge to Surface Water permits for industrial and domestic facilities under limited supervision. Specifically: conducts site visits to evaluate treatment units; compiles and reviews effluent and water quality data; reviews technical reports; develops limits, monitoring requirements and narrative conditions to effectively protect water quality; meets with the applicant and/or other parties and agencies to discuss permit terms and compliance; and participates in public hearings and testifies in adjudicatory hearings when required.

Position , 4160, 4161): This position prepares and issues New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) Significant Industrial User (SIU) permits to control industrial discharges to sewer systems in non-delegated Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) service areas, with a focus on potential contributors of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS); manages 17 Delegated Local Agencies and their approved industrial pretreatment program (IPP); and administers the dental amalgam program. Specifically: conduct site visits; review effluent and water quality data and technical reports; develop permit limits, monitoring requirements and narrative conditions; meet with applicants and/or other parties to discuss permit terms and compliance; review local limits, evaluations and sewer use ordinances; participate in drafting rules or guidance to implement the federally delegated IPP; and participate in public hearings and testify in adjudicatory hearings when required.

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, 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.

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:

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.

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 LeaveHoliday PayAlternative Workweek Program*Telework*PensionDeferred CompensationHealth Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life InsuranceFlexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)Commuter Tax Savings ProgramPublic 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.

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