Chemical Safety Engineer

Open to:
General Public

Work Week:
NL (35-hour) Work Week

Salary:
(P29) $92, $136,605.03

Opening Date:
12/2/2025

Closing Date:
12/23/2025

Existing Vacancies:
1

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability

Air Quality and Radiation Protection

Release Prevention

401 East State Street

Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under the general supervision of a supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, plans, develops, and oversees a statewide program for the engineering and safety evaluation of chemical manufacturing facilities handling extraordinarily hazardous substances to determine adequacy of and need for safety precautions necessary to prevent the catastrophic release of toxic materials to the environment; does other related duties as required.

Specific to the Position

Assist with the implementation of the Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act program (TCPA) rules to minimize the risk of the catastrophic release of toxic, flammable, explosive, and reactive materials to the environment. Audit and inspect risk management programs of regulated facilities; examine pertinent operating and design data concerning specific chemical processes to determine adequacy of existing safety and control measures; evaluate compliance with TCPA rules and recognized and generally accepted good engineering and operating practices in accordance with codes, standards, or practices in general use; prepare reports and enforcement actions; and investigate incidents and complaints.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

NOTE: Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's License issued by the NJ State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience in the field of chemical engineering related to chemical plant operations, process design, or safety assessments.

NOTE: A Master's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

NOTE: A Doctorate degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for three (3) years of experience. (This includes a Master's degree and is not in addition to).

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.

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 visit SAME Program, email , or call CSC at 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

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.