Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment Intern

This position is part of the EPIC Program (Environmental Pathways in Informed Careers) specifically reserved for Trenton Central High School students.

Title: Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment Intern
Posting Number: CSRR-2026-6i
Closing Date: November 4, 2026
Start Date of Internship: February 8, 2027
End Date of Internship: June 11, 2027
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 401 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility: This position is only open to students at Trenton Central High School who are seniors.

Internship Hours Per Week: 16-20 hours per week (4 days per week, from 1 PM – 4 PM)

Hourly Rate: $19 per hour

Program: Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment (CSRR) - Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation (BEI)

Program Description: The Bureau of Enforcement & Investigation is responsible for supporting environmental remediation compliance across New Jersey. The bureau is made up of three coordinated units: Compliance Assistance, Enforcement Action, and Responsible Party Investigation. Together, these units work to ensure that parties responsible for site remediation comply with regulatory requirements and established timeframes. 

Project Description: This project focuses on helping clean up and reuse contaminated properties by connecting NJDEP with real estate professionals, developers, and local communities. The intern will help promote properties that are eligible for a special agreement called a pre-purchase Administrative Consent Order (ACO), which can give new owners more time to complete required cleanup work. Responsibilities include helping plan for conferences and events, preparing presentations and outreach materials, and gathering property information from NJDEP databases and local municipalities. The intern will also create fact sheets highlighting successful redevelopment projects and their benefits to local communities. 

Specific to the Position: Organizational skills, communication skills both verbal and written, database entry skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Suite programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. 

Preferred Interests:

• Interest in local government operations and community engagement.
• Interest in gaining a holistic understanding of DEP programs and structure.
• Interest in networking and attending interagency or public meetings.

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.

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.

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 Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit https://nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service/preference/

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 visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144 and select Option #3

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.