Environmental Specialist 2

Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary:(P22) $69,668.20 – $101,950.90
Opening Date: 11/6/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026
Existing Vacancies: 3

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy and Materials Sustainability
Climate Change Mitigation and Monitoring

Air Monitoring (Position 1) 
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Air Monitoring (Position 2) 
29 Schwarzkopf Drive
Ewing, NJ 08628

Mobile Sources (Position 3) 
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title that work for the division of Climate Change Mitigation and Monitoring and meet the requirements below.

Description
Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, agency, or local government agency, performs complex technical or scientific work including field and office studies, surveys, inspections, or investigations associated with enforcement of environmental laws and/or regulations, and environmental review and control work, or organizes and carries out programs/projects designed to study and evaluate environmental impact of specific projects on the environment; organizes and develops tests and reports to assess environmental impacts on physical, natural, and/or human environments; investigates environmental complaints concerning projects; conducts contract, grant, and/or loan processing; may be required to function as a lead worker providing guidance to lower-level Environmental Specialists; does other related duties as required.


Specific to the Position
Position 1: The position will require the ES2 to work with PAMS air monitoring site lead and to conduct first level data review once the appropriate amount of yearly data has been acquired.  The ES2 in this position will also have responsibility for reviewing NAAQS pollutant data and ensuring its upload to the USEPA AQS database.  This position will also interact with community groups, representing the Bureau in support of the low-cost sensor loan program and Geospatial Air Monitoring projects.

Position 2: The Environmental Specialist 2 position in the Bureau of Air Monitoring is responsible for operation and maintenance of continuous air monitors throughout the State.  These monitors detect levels of a multitude of pollutants that adversely impact Human Health.  The ES2 will also operate Biological Agent detection equipment as part of the Biowatch Program.  The ES2 will be assigned monitoring stations of higher complexity and be responsible for ensuring quality control of data acquired at those stations.  Additionally, the ES2 will be responsible for keeping track of vehicle records and making safety recommendations to supervisors/management. 

Position 3: The Environmental Specialist 2 will administer state and federal grant programs for diesel risk reduction and vehicle electrification projects, including on-road vehicles, electric school buses, non-road equipment, and marine vessels. Responsibilities include publicizing opportunities, managing rolling admissions, reviewing applications, processing grants, verifying project completion, and maintaining all record keeping and reporting requirements. The position manages Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ), Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Volkswagen Settlement and Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) funding, coordinating with other offices, including DEP's Federal Funds unit, to provide reports to NJDOT and USEPA.

Preferred Skillset
Position 1: Knowledge of USEPA AQS database. Prior experience with quality assurance, data review and data analysis. Knowledge of Data Acquisition software

Position 2: Knowledge of Air Monitoring techniques and equipment. Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and equipment for collection of Biological Samples. Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures for Air Monitoring data collection.

Position 3: N/A

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, or Biological Sciences; or in Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or 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: 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 experience in environmental control work including field investigations, inspection, and preparing reports on the environment or the preparation or review of Environmental Impact Statements.

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.

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*

*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
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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.

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.