Administrative Analyst 4

Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary:(R29) $95,955.40- $141,386.20
Opening Date: 11/6/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy and Materials Sustainability
Sustainable Waste Management
Director’s Office
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Sustainable Waste Management and meet the requirements below.

Description
Under the general supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, performs duties of significant difficulty and/or supervises staff involved with review, analysis, and appraisal of current department administrative procedures, organization, and performance, and prepares recommendations for changes and/or revision therein; Supervises staff and work activities. Prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.

Specific to the Position
This position would supervise the A-901 Licensing Unit within the Bureau of Licensing and Economic Regulation. The employee will be responsible for the final approval and issuance of licenses to waste and soil and fill entities in NJ. Critical analysis of data from the Attorney General's Office and the NJ State Police is mandatory to ensure that only individuals with sufficient reliability, expertise, competency, and integrity will be licensed. The employee is required to ensure that all disclosures and related information is kept confidential as prescribed by law, oversee educational programs and materials to educate applicants and licensee, manage accurate and comprehensive data records in electronic databases and assist with the development and implementation of a billing mandate.

Preferred Skillset
Preference will be given to candidates who are well organized and possess critical thinking skills needed to supervise a licensing program. Experience with utilizing databases and billing processes, including SimpliGov, NJEMS Legacy and PEGA, for accurate record keeping of confidential data and assessments, and to assist with the development and implementation of a statutorily required billing module. Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations governing the waste and soil and fill recycling industries, to assist the regulated community and other state and federal agencies with licensure requirements.

Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Eight (8) years of professional experience involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of budget, organization, administrative practices, operational methods, management operations, or data processing applications, or any combination thereof, which shall have included responsibility for the recommendation, planning, and/or implementation of improvements in a business or government agency.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR

Possession of a master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

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.

Employee 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.