WRM-2025-8 Environmental Services Trainee
NJ
Full Time
Water Resource Management
Entry Level
Open to: General Public
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: $53,807.27 - $56,253.35
Opening Date: 08/29/2025
Closing Date: 09/26/2025
Existing Vacancies: 4
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Position 1 and 2 (Two vacancies)
Water Resource Management
Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control
Pesticide Control
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Position 3 (One vacancy)
Water Resource Management
Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control
Marine Water Monitoring
929 Stony Hill Road
Leeds Point, NJ 08220
Position 4 (One vacancy)
Water Resource Management
Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control
Freshwater and Biological Monitoring
24-35 Artic Parkway
Ewing, NJ 08638
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under the close supervision of a supervisory official, in an Environmental Services Program, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, and/or the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties.
Specific to the Position
Position 1 and 2: The Environmental Services Trainee position in the Bureau of Pesticide Control performs inspections and investigations for compliance with the pesticide regulations and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Inspectors review pesticide application records, audit pesticide application and dealer businesses, investigate pesticide application complaints, fulfill compliance assistance requests, check pesticide product registrations, and work with other regulatory programs and agencies. The inspector is authorized to issue enforcement actions against violators of the pesticide regulations and acts as the case manager for the activities. The inspector is required to have a thorough knowledge of all applicable regulations and accomplish the continuing trainings/requirements to maintain inspector credentials for both New Jersey and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Position 3: Learns to participate in the design, development, and conduct of scientific studies and surveys in the field of water quality analysis and assessment. Learns to statistically analyze water quality and biological trends and correlations influencing these trends. Learns to perform statistical/geospatial analysis on data to inform assessments on water quality. Prepares reports of water quality containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Conducts shoreline investigations and assists with special projects. May learn to use water quality models to assess the relationships between biological impairment and water quality data. May assist with rulemaking and public outreach. May learn to analyze water samples in a laboratory setting. Attends internal and external meetings; maintains records.
Position 4: Collects and analyzes water quality samples necessary for freshwater assessment, including: physical/chemical water quality; stream flow measurements, continuous monitoring, bacteriological, source trackdowns, Harmful Algal Bloom monitoring. Utilizes electronic and computerized equipment for measuring water quality, and accurately locating sampling sites. May learn and performs statistical/geospatial analysis on data to inform assessments on water quality. Prepares accurate data summaries/reports, containing findings and conclusions. Assists with special projects. Operates state vehicles (truck/boat) and performs field activities year round.
Preferred Skill Set
Position 1: Candidate must have a basic working knowledge of common computer programs. Candidate must be able to write reports pertaining to enforcement activities and possess good communication skills. Candidate must possess good defensive driving skills as field work is required.
Position 2: Candidate must have a basic working knowledge of common computer programs. Candidate must be able to write reports pertaining to enforcement activities and possess good communication skills. Candidate is expected to show initiative and be able to prioritize tasks, as well as schedule their time and balance field activities and office time. Candidate must possess good defensive driving skills as field work is required.
Position 3: A willingness to conduct public outreach on behalf of the Bureau.
Position 4: Experience in fieldwork and water monitoring. A willingness to conduct public outreach on behalf of the Bureau.
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, 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: 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:
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 [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 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 https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/
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.
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: $53,807.27 - $56,253.35
Opening Date: 08/29/2025
Closing Date: 09/26/2025
Existing Vacancies: 4
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Position 1 and 2 (Two vacancies)
Water Resource Management
Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control
Pesticide Control
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Position 3 (One vacancy)
Water Resource Management
Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control
Marine Water Monitoring
929 Stony Hill Road
Leeds Point, NJ 08220
Position 4 (One vacancy)
Water Resource Management
Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control
Freshwater and Biological Monitoring
24-35 Artic Parkway
Ewing, NJ 08638
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under the close supervision of a supervisory official, in an Environmental Services Program, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, and/or the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties.
Specific to the Position
Position 1 and 2: The Environmental Services Trainee position in the Bureau of Pesticide Control performs inspections and investigations for compliance with the pesticide regulations and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Inspectors review pesticide application records, audit pesticide application and dealer businesses, investigate pesticide application complaints, fulfill compliance assistance requests, check pesticide product registrations, and work with other regulatory programs and agencies. The inspector is authorized to issue enforcement actions against violators of the pesticide regulations and acts as the case manager for the activities. The inspector is required to have a thorough knowledge of all applicable regulations and accomplish the continuing trainings/requirements to maintain inspector credentials for both New Jersey and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Position 3: Learns to participate in the design, development, and conduct of scientific studies and surveys in the field of water quality analysis and assessment. Learns to statistically analyze water quality and biological trends and correlations influencing these trends. Learns to perform statistical/geospatial analysis on data to inform assessments on water quality. Prepares reports of water quality containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Conducts shoreline investigations and assists with special projects. May learn to use water quality models to assess the relationships between biological impairment and water quality data. May assist with rulemaking and public outreach. May learn to analyze water samples in a laboratory setting. Attends internal and external meetings; maintains records.
Position 4: Collects and analyzes water quality samples necessary for freshwater assessment, including: physical/chemical water quality; stream flow measurements, continuous monitoring, bacteriological, source trackdowns, Harmful Algal Bloom monitoring. Utilizes electronic and computerized equipment for measuring water quality, and accurately locating sampling sites. May learn and performs statistical/geospatial analysis on data to inform assessments on water quality. Prepares accurate data summaries/reports, containing findings and conclusions. Assists with special projects. Operates state vehicles (truck/boat) and performs field activities year round.
Preferred Skill Set
Position 1: Candidate must have a basic working knowledge of common computer programs. Candidate must be able to write reports pertaining to enforcement activities and possess good communication skills. Candidate must possess good defensive driving skills as field work is required.
Position 2: Candidate must have a basic working knowledge of common computer programs. Candidate must be able to write reports pertaining to enforcement activities and possess good communication skills. Candidate is expected to show initiative and be able to prioritize tasks, as well as schedule their time and balance field activities and office time. Candidate must possess good defensive driving skills as field work is required.
Position 3: A willingness to conduct public outreach on behalf of the Bureau.
Position 4: Experience in fieldwork and water monitoring. A willingness to conduct public outreach on behalf of the Bureau.
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, 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: 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*
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 [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 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 https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/
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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