What are the responsibilities and job description for the WLM-2025-14 Environmental Engineer 2 (INTERNAL POSTING) position at NJ Department of Environmental Protection?
Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P22) $67,312.27- $98,503.27
Opening Date: 7/24/2025
Closing Date: 8/7/2025
Existing Vacancies: 3
Program/Location
Positions 1 & 2: Department of Environmental Protection
Watershed and Land Management
Resilience, Engineering & Construction
Flood Engineering & Climate Resilience Design
44 South Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08625
Position 3: Department of Environmental Protection
Watershed and Land Management
Resilience, Engineering & Construction
Operations & Maintenance
1510 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Resilience, Engineering & Construction and meet the requirements below.
Description
Under limited supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, agency, or local government agency, performs professional engineering work including but not limited to water management, air pollution control/management, noise pollution control/management, coastal resource management, hazardous/non-hazardous waste control/management; reviews engineering plans, makes determinations and/or recommendations on plans; field visits, inspections, investigations/surveys; gathers data, researches and analyzes information as it relates to environmental control work; and/or the enforcement of environmental laws and/or regulations; works with Environmental Impact Statements; does related work as required.
Specific to the Position
Positions 1 & 2: Position requires to work independently, lead contract compliance and manage contracts. This position requires knowledge of DPMC bid process and contract requirements, Federal and State reporting requirements including Section 3, and reporting requirements.
Position 3: Oversee the continued construction of US Army Corps of Engineers flood control and storm damage reduction projects that the Bureau will maintain and operate once complete. Learn and implement the various operation and maintenance manuals for the overall projects including O&M of project facilities and their components.
Preferred Skillset
Position 1 & 2: Engineering background, computer modeling, GIS, letter writing.
Position 3: Knowledge of engineering principles involving flood control structures/pump stations. Ability to review and understand engineering plans, one-line plans, and other associated plans and specifications for shore protection, pump station, and other structures within the Bureau of Operations and Maintenance. Ability to review draft Operation & Maintenance manuals, provide comments, and implement the responsibilities of said manuals on large scale flood control projects.
Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Ocean, Coastal, Bio-Resource, Sanitary, Industrial, Agricultural or Mining Engineering, or other field of engineering related to the environment.
NOTE: A valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of professional experience in environmental engineering
work.
NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the fields specified above may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.
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.
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.
Employee Benefits
As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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: (P22) $67,312.27- $98,503.27
Opening Date: 7/24/2025
Closing Date: 8/7/2025
Existing Vacancies: 3
Program/Location
Positions 1 & 2: Department of Environmental Protection
Watershed and Land Management
Resilience, Engineering & Construction
Flood Engineering & Climate Resilience Design
44 South Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08625
Position 3: Department of Environmental Protection
Watershed and Land Management
Resilience, Engineering & Construction
Operations & Maintenance
1510 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Resilience, Engineering & Construction and meet the requirements below.
Description
Under limited supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, agency, or local government agency, performs professional engineering work including but not limited to water management, air pollution control/management, noise pollution control/management, coastal resource management, hazardous/non-hazardous waste control/management; reviews engineering plans, makes determinations and/or recommendations on plans; field visits, inspections, investigations/surveys; gathers data, researches and analyzes information as it relates to environmental control work; and/or the enforcement of environmental laws and/or regulations; works with Environmental Impact Statements; does related work as required.
Specific to the Position
Positions 1 & 2: Position requires to work independently, lead contract compliance and manage contracts. This position requires knowledge of DPMC bid process and contract requirements, Federal and State reporting requirements including Section 3, and reporting requirements.
Position 3: Oversee the continued construction of US Army Corps of Engineers flood control and storm damage reduction projects that the Bureau will maintain and operate once complete. Learn and implement the various operation and maintenance manuals for the overall projects including O&M of project facilities and their components.
Preferred Skillset
Position 1 & 2: Engineering background, computer modeling, GIS, letter writing.
Position 3: Knowledge of engineering principles involving flood control structures/pump stations. Ability to review and understand engineering plans, one-line plans, and other associated plans and specifications for shore protection, pump station, and other structures within the Bureau of Operations and Maintenance. Ability to review draft Operation & Maintenance manuals, provide comments, and implement the responsibilities of said manuals on large scale flood control projects.
Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Ocean, Coastal, Bio-Resource, Sanitary, Industrial, Agricultural or Mining Engineering, or other field of engineering related to the environment.
NOTE: A valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of professional experience in environmental engineering
work.
NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the fields specified above may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.
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.
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.
Employee 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*
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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