WRM-2025-5H Environmental Technician (Hourly)
Leeds Point, NJ
Part Time
Water Resource Management
Experienced
Open to: General Public
Work Week: 20-25 hours per week (Up to 944 hours max per fiscal year)
Salary: $20 per hour
Opening Date: 8/14/2025
Closing Date: 9/4/2025
Existing Vacancies: 2
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Water Resource Management
Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control
Marine Water Monitoring
929 Stoney Hill Road
Leeds Point, NJ 08220
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under the supervision of a Principal Environmental Technician, Supervising Environmental Technician, Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, performs semi-skilled and technical engineering or investigation and inspection work in an environmental program; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
This position will function as an Environmental Technician field staff, trailering, launching, and operating State boats in order to satisfy the requirements of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program's Model Ordinance. This environmental technician will collect water samples and bring them back to the lab to be analyzed. This hourly will maintain boats, operate boats and trucks, and ensure that water samples are taken properly and according to approved standards. This hourly will also input data into a database and maintain proper records.
Preferred Skill Set
Ability to operate a boat, launch and dock a boat, trailer a boat, operate a truck with a trailered boat, maintain boats. Ability to properly use and store boats and related materials and equipment. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Requirements
EDUCATION: Appointees will be required to provide verification of the satisfactory completion of one or more course in mathematics (algebra, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus or calculus) AND one or more course in science (physics, chemistry, environmental, or biological) required in various high school level college preparatory curriculum.
NOTE: Thirty (30) semester hour credits from an accredited college or university, which shall have included at least twenty-one (21) semester credit hours in any combination of natural, chemical, environmental, biological, or engineering sciences, may be substituted for one (1) year of work 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.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience performing field inspections, investigations, and surveys, operating control and testing equipment, recording devices and measuring instruments, and/or providing technical support to an Environmental Scientist, Environmental Specialist, or Environmental Engineer.
NOTE: Possession of a current, valid United States Coast Guard Master License may be substituted for the indicated experience (100 - 200 tons).
License
Applicants must possess a current Boat Safety Certificate
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
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:
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 SAME Program, email [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.
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.
Work Week: 20-25 hours per week (Up to 944 hours max per fiscal year)
Salary: $20 per hour
Opening Date: 8/14/2025
Closing Date: 9/4/2025
Existing Vacancies: 2
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Water Resource Management
Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control
Marine Water Monitoring
929 Stoney Hill Road
Leeds Point, NJ 08220
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under the supervision of a Principal Environmental Technician, Supervising Environmental Technician, Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, performs semi-skilled and technical engineering or investigation and inspection work in an environmental program; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
This position will function as an Environmental Technician field staff, trailering, launching, and operating State boats in order to satisfy the requirements of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program's Model Ordinance. This environmental technician will collect water samples and bring them back to the lab to be analyzed. This hourly will maintain boats, operate boats and trucks, and ensure that water samples are taken properly and according to approved standards. This hourly will also input data into a database and maintain proper records.
Preferred Skill Set
Ability to operate a boat, launch and dock a boat, trailer a boat, operate a truck with a trailered boat, maintain boats. Ability to properly use and store boats and related materials and equipment. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Requirements
EDUCATION: Appointees will be required to provide verification of the satisfactory completion of one or more course in mathematics (algebra, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus or calculus) AND one or more course in science (physics, chemistry, environmental, or biological) required in various high school level college preparatory curriculum.
NOTE: Thirty (30) semester hour credits from an accredited college or university, which shall have included at least twenty-one (21) semester credit hours in any combination of natural, chemical, environmental, biological, or engineering sciences, may be substituted for one (1) year of work 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.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience performing field inspections, investigations, and surveys, operating control and testing equipment, recording devices and measuring instruments, and/or providing technical support to an Environmental Scientist, Environmental Specialist, or Environmental Engineer.
NOTE: Possession of a current, valid United States Coast Guard Master License may be substituted for the indicated experience (100 - 200 tons).
License
Applicants must possess a current Boat Safety Certificate
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
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:
- Earned Sick Time*
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 SAME Program, email [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.
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.
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