Environmental Engineer Trainee - Trenton, United States - NJ Department of Environmental Protection

NJ Department of Environmental Protection

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Trenton, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Department of Environmental Protection

Notice of Vacancy

Title:
Environmental Engineer Trainee

Posting Number:

AEMS

Workweek:
NE (35-hour) Workweek

Salary:
(P95) 62,447.19(Non-Negotiable)

Closing Date:5/31/2024

Existing Vacancies:

TBD

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection

Air, Energy, and Materials Sustainability

The majority of positions are located in Trenton, while others may be located throughout the state

Scope of Eligibility:
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description:

Under the close supervision of a supervisory official in an Environmental Engineering Program in a State department, institution, agency, or local government agency, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions; learns to review engineering plans; learns to gather data, and research and analyze information as it relates to the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties as required.

Specific to the Position:

Division of Air Quality and Radiation Protection

The duties for the Air Quality, Regulation, Planning and Release Prevention Element may include review/development of air quality permits for compliance with State and Federal air quality standards, plans to prevent discharges, spills for hazardous materials, inspection of facilities for compliance with the plans.

The duties for the Radiation Protection Element may include oversight of radiation detection equipment, assistance in planning and participation in drills for nuclear emergency response, and coordinating with other programs in the Department and State/Federal Government including the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Division of Sustainable Waste Management

Division of Air Enforcement

The appointee will be responsible for performing field inspection activities which may include stack test observation, vehicle or stationary source inspections.

Written evaluations are completed based on report reviews or inspection findings using the Department's Environmental Management System. Case management activities resulting from violations observed and/or disclosed are performed to include drafting enforcement documents, meeting with external customers, and negotiating settlements

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:
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 essential duties of the position.

52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act".

Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Veteran's Preference:

To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs.

Please submit proof of your Veteran's

Submit Letter of Interest, Resume, Unofficial Transcripts (if college degree is required), and the Personal Relationship Disclosure Statement by 4:00 p.m.

on the closing date to:
Talent Acquisition Team

Division of Human Resources

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.

Pay:
$62,447.19 per year

Benefits: