AEMS-2026-4i - Sustainable Waste Management Intern

Skip To Job Description Thank you for visiting the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications. AEMS-2026-4i - Sustainable Waste Management Intern Trenton, NJ Internship Student (College) Share AEMS-2026-4i - Sustainable Waste Management InternOpen to: General PublicWork Week:  Up to 35 hours per week (5 days per week)Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($19-$24 Per Hour)Opening Date:  7/1/2026Closing Date:  7/22/2026Existing Vacancies: 1Internship Length: 9/21/2026- 12/11/2026Program/LocationDepartment of Environmental ProtectionAir, Energy, & Materials SustainabilitySustainable Waste Management401 East State StreetTrenton, NJ 08625Scope of EligibilityOpen to applicants who meet the requirements below.Program DescriptionThe Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability program area develops and enforces statewide programs, policies, and regulations to reduce air pollution and climate-related emissions, ensure compliance with the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act, and support clean energy and sustainability initiatives. The unit oversees inspections, licensing, and enforcement related to solid, hazardous, and medical waste management, recycling, underground storage tanks, and vapor recovery systems, working to protect public health, preserve the environment, and enhance quality of life for New Jersey residents.Specific to the PositionThe candidate for this position will be reviewing and analyzing solid waste data that has been submitted annually for the past several years. The calculated data will be used to inform us of recycling capacity, facility operations, material flow, and market conditions. It will also help us identify emerging trends, inform policy decisions, and support resource allocation and strategic planning. The purpose of this position is to help improve data quality and compliance by conducting data review/evaluation of the annual recycling tonnage reports. The data collected will allow verifiable calculation of the total tonnage of recyclable materials for Class B, C, D, multi-class (B&C) recycling facilities, help to elevate the amount of material recycled and amount disposed, identify trends, and flag inconsistencies or non-submittals etc.LicenseAppointees 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.Employee BenefitsTES / Hourly employee benefits include:Earned Sick Time*Enrollment in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan upon meeting minimum earnings threshold*Earn one hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours you workSAME ApplicantsIf 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 Civil Service Commission at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.Veteran's PreferenceTo 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/ResidencyAll 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 WorkSelected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States...