A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the specified sciences, environmental fields, geography fields, or engineering fields is required.
Foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date.
A valid New Jersey driver's license is required only if operating a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary for the essential duties.
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
New hires must establish and maintain principal residence in New Jersey within one year of employment.
Applicants applying under the NJ SAME program must submit their Schedule A or B letter with their resume by the closing date.
Responsibilities
Learn to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and investigations related to improving or monitoring environmental conditions and enforcing environmental laws and regulations.
Coordinate the planning, design, and implementation of habitat enhancement projects in Fish and Wildlife's Wildlife Management Area System, emphasizing coastal and marsh habitats and coastal resiliency projects.
Review grant proposals and project plans and coordinate with other Fish and Wildlife bureaus as needed.
Perform necessary site visits and field work.
Perform other related duties.
Desired Qualifications
Follow department regulations and procedures and written and oral directions.
Work independently for various periods.
Interact with the public.
Maintain records.
Learn to use the agency's electronic recording and information systems.
Operate, adjust, and perform general maintenance on boats and equipment used in the coastal environment.
Open to:General Public Work Week:NE (35-hour) Work Week Salary:(P95) $55,690.52 Opening Date: 10/5/2026 Closing Date: 10/26/2026 Existing Vacancies:1
Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection Fish and Wildlife
Land Management 8747 Ferry Road Millville, NJ 08322
Scope of Eligibility Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description Under the 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 Under the Supervision of a Program Specialist 3, coordinates the planning, design and implementation of habitat enhancement projects within Fish and Wildlife's Wildlife Management Area System, with particular emphasis on coastal and marsh habitats and coastal resiliency projects. Reviews grant proposals and project plans and coordinates with other Fish and Wildlife bureaus as needed. Performs necessary site visits and field work.
Preferred Skill Set Ability to follow Department regulations and procedures, understand and follow written and oral directions. Ability to work alone for various time periods. Ability to interact with the public. Ability to maintain various records. Ability to learn to utilize various electronic recording and information systems used by the agency. The ability to operate, adjust, and perform general maintenance on boats and equipment used in the coastal environment.
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, 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: 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.
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 email [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.
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.
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.