SPFHS-2025-38 Intermittent Visitor Services Assistant
NJ
Full Time
State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites
Entry Level
Open to: General Public
Work Week: 40 (40-hour) Work Week
Salary: (I10) $38,958.09 - $55,988.89
Opening Date: 12/10/2025
Closing Date: 12/24/2025
Existing Vacancies: 2
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites
New Jersey Forest Service
Position 1
Northern Region
240 Main Street (Route 206 N)
Andover, NJ 07821
Position 2
Central Region
103 Shinns Road
Vincentown, NJ 08068
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under supervision of a supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, performs tasks as assigned at state parks, forests, recreation areas, historic sites, and/or marinas which may include assistance and information to visitors to State Park Service recreational facilities; assists State Park Service staff as required; patrols State Park Service grounds, buildings, facilities, and property to ensure they are in order; does other related duties as required.
Specific to Position
Office Management: Answers telephones; takes messages; forwards to proper forester/agency; maintains supply inventory; orders supplies; PO’s and PV’s on supplies office equipment and services; schedule repairs of office equipment; maintains a presentable office; maintains all files and filing; answers emails. Farmland Assessment Program: Creates and maintains all files and records; reviews annual applications for changes and updates; processes all applications; completes appropriated correspondences and mailings; enters data, updates and maintains FLA database; groups and schedules on-site inspections for the foresters; reviews files and completes a summarized activity map/inspection record for the inspections; completes the appropriate inspection letters; assists with completion and maintenance an Arcview GIS coverage. Forest Stewardship Program: Creates and maintains all files and records; processes all applications; completes appropriate approval, inspection and other miscellaneous correspondences; enters data, updates and maintains Forest Stewardship database; assists with completion and maintenance of Arcview GIS Stewardship coverage and SMART federal coverage.
•Intermittent employees must work 11 out of the 12 months in a Fiscal Year.
•Intermittent employees are paid at an hourly rate, not salary.
•Benefit Time earned is as follows: 174 Hours Worked = 1 Sick Day/1 Vacation Day/4 Hours of Administrative Leave.
•Intermittent employees do not get Dental insurance.
•Intermittent employees are not eligible for state pension membership, but are eligible for Deferred Compensation.
•Health benefits coverage will be effective the first day of the first coverage period that includes January 1 of the given year, provided the Intermittent employee had a minimum of 750 regular pay status hours in the prior fiscal year (July-June).
*Due to nature of the role, this position is performed exclusively on-site.
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.
Appointees may be required to obtain a NJ Certified Pesticide Applicator's or Operator's Permit in the required categories.
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: 40 (40-hour) Work Week
Salary: (I10) $38,958.09 - $55,988.89
Opening Date: 12/10/2025
Closing Date: 12/24/2025
Existing Vacancies: 2
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites
New Jersey Forest Service
Position 1
Northern Region
240 Main Street (Route 206 N)
Andover, NJ 07821
Position 2
Central Region
103 Shinns Road
Vincentown, NJ 08068
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under supervision of a supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, performs tasks as assigned at state parks, forests, recreation areas, historic sites, and/or marinas which may include assistance and information to visitors to State Park Service recreational facilities; assists State Park Service staff as required; patrols State Park Service grounds, buildings, facilities, and property to ensure they are in order; does other related duties as required.
Specific to Position
Office Management: Answers telephones; takes messages; forwards to proper forester/agency; maintains supply inventory; orders supplies; PO’s and PV’s on supplies office equipment and services; schedule repairs of office equipment; maintains a presentable office; maintains all files and filing; answers emails. Farmland Assessment Program: Creates and maintains all files and records; reviews annual applications for changes and updates; processes all applications; completes appropriated correspondences and mailings; enters data, updates and maintains FLA database; groups and schedules on-site inspections for the foresters; reviews files and completes a summarized activity map/inspection record for the inspections; completes the appropriate inspection letters; assists with completion and maintenance an Arcview GIS coverage. Forest Stewardship Program: Creates and maintains all files and records; processes all applications; completes appropriate approval, inspection and other miscellaneous correspondences; enters data, updates and maintains Forest Stewardship database; assists with completion and maintenance of Arcview GIS Stewardship coverage and SMART federal coverage.
•Intermittent employees must work 11 out of the 12 months in a Fiscal Year.
•Intermittent employees are paid at an hourly rate, not salary.
•Benefit Time earned is as follows: 174 Hours Worked = 1 Sick Day/1 Vacation Day/4 Hours of Administrative Leave.
•Intermittent employees do not get Dental insurance.
•Intermittent employees are not eligible for state pension membership, but are eligible for Deferred Compensation.
•Health benefits coverage will be effective the first day of the first coverage period that includes January 1 of the given year, provided the Intermittent employee had a minimum of 750 regular pay status hours in the prior fiscal year (July-June).
*Due to nature of the role, this position is performed exclusively on-site.
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.
Appointees may be required to obtain a NJ Certified Pesticide Applicator's or Operator's Permit in the required categories.
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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