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

NJ Department of Environmental Protection

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Trenton, United States

4 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Notice of Vacancy

Title:
Environmental Services Trainee

Posting Number:

AEMS

Workweek:35 hours per week

Salary:
(P95) $50, 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 close supervision of a supervisory official, in an Environmental Services Program, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, and/or the Enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties.

Specific to the Position:

Division of Air Quality and Radiation Protection

The duties for the Air Quality Element may include environmental planning and evaluation of air pollutants and air quality impacts.

The duties for the Radiation Protection Element may include the inspection of radiological sources and may also include the performance of environmental sampling and the use of radiation detection instruments.

This position will coordinate 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 Climate Change Mitigation and Monitoring

Under close supervision of a supervisory official in DCCMM, performs technical or scientific work including: field and office studies, surveys, inspections or investigations associated with the measurement of air quality; the mitigation of climate change; the reduction of emissions from motor vehicles; the creation of opportunities to promote and implement sustainability; studies and evaluates environmental impact of specific projects; participates in contract, grant and/or loan processing; does other related duties.

Division of Sustainable Waste Management

Division of Air Enforcement
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.

Division on Waste & UST Compliance and Enforcement

Performs inspections and investigations of facilities and regulated entities engaged in waste generation/waste management (solid, hazardous, medical) and recycling activities and facilities managing underground storage tanks containing petroleum and other hazardous substances.

Enforces environmental laws, rules, and regulations. Prepares reports, orders, penalty actions and settlements and acts as State's witness in court. Responds to incidents as necessary that may occur at any of the regulated entities.

Requirements:

Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Planning, Physical Geography or in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio
- resource Engineering.

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.

Submit Letter of Interest, Resume and Unofficial Transcript by 4:00 PM 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:
$50,229.66 per year

Benefits: