Open to: General Public
Work Week: Up to 35 hours per week (Up to 944 hours max per fiscal year)
Salary: $22 per hour
Opening Date: 7/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Community Investment & Economic Revitalization
Assistant Commissioner’s Office
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under the direction of a supervisor in a local department, or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on the job training in analytic practices/procedures and their application; completes assignments which will provide practical analyst experience; does other related work.
Specific to the Position
The selected candidate will assist in facilitating, coordinating and unifying DEP financial decisions to support department priorities. This individual will be part of a team that analyzes environmental policies and department grants, loans and other resources to develop the mechanisms and criteria to ensure consistency with DEP priorities. As a member of a small team, this is both a coordination and strategy role, allowing this individual to develop a sustained working knowledge of DEP programs and imperatives to enable timely and relevant communication. Additionally, the selected candidate will compile department tools and strategies that proactively identify areas in need of assistance and types of assistance needed, as well as develop or identify government funding tools and guidance for entities supporting environmental improvement. GIS aptitude and curiosity to explore and use computer applications to further the unification of financial resources is a plus.
Preferred Skill Set
Preference will go to candidates with strong organization, coordination, facilitation, and consensus-building skills; strong writing and communication skills; and the ability to analyze and translate information into equitable impact.
Requirements
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.
NOTE: Please refer to the Advancement section located at the bottom of this title specification for a comprehensive list of approved journeyman titles connected to this trainee title. Experience must be related to the journeyman title associated with the position.
OR
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
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
Appointee 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.
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/
Employee Benefits
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:
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 email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.
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: Up to 35 hours per week (Up to 944 hours max per fiscal year)
Salary: $22 per hour
Opening Date: 7/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Community Investment & Economic Revitalization
Assistant Commissioner’s Office
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under the direction of a supervisor in a local department, or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on the job training in analytic practices/procedures and their application; completes assignments which will provide practical analyst experience; does other related work.
Specific to the Position
The selected candidate will assist in facilitating, coordinating and unifying DEP financial decisions to support department priorities. This individual will be part of a team that analyzes environmental policies and department grants, loans and other resources to develop the mechanisms and criteria to ensure consistency with DEP priorities. As a member of a small team, this is both a coordination and strategy role, allowing this individual to develop a sustained working knowledge of DEP programs and imperatives to enable timely and relevant communication. Additionally, the selected candidate will compile department tools and strategies that proactively identify areas in need of assistance and types of assistance needed, as well as develop or identify government funding tools and guidance for entities supporting environmental improvement. GIS aptitude and curiosity to explore and use computer applications to further the unification of financial resources is a plus.
Preferred Skill Set
Preference will go to candidates with strong organization, coordination, facilitation, and consensus-building skills; strong writing and communication skills; and the ability to analyze and translate information into equitable impact.
Requirements
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.
NOTE: Please refer to the Advancement section located at the bottom of this title specification for a comprehensive list of approved journeyman titles connected to this trainee title. Experience must be related to the journeyman title associated with the position.
OR
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
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
Appointee 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.
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/
Employee Benefits
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:
- Earned Sick Time*
- Enrollment in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan upon meeting minimum earnings threshold
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 email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.
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.