SPFHS-2025-3H Project Review Specialist - Hourly
Trenton, NJ
Part Time
State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites
Entry Level
Open to: General Public
Work Week: 20-35 Hours per week
(Up to 900 hours max per fiscal year)
Hourly Rate: $20.00 – $30.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Opening Date: 5/8/2025
Closing Date: 5/29/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1 or more
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites
Office of Natural Lands Management
501 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under the guidance of an official in the Office of Natural Lands Management, State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites, this position involves reviewing proposed projects and activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures for protecting and preserving rare biodiversity on Department of Environmental Protection properties, and related duties.
Specific to Position
Depending on program needs and the candidate’s experience and interests, duties may include reviewing a wide range of proposed projects and activities across more than 900,000 acres of public lands and waters managed by the Department. These lands include state parks, forests, recreation areas, historic sites, wildlife management areas, and State Natural Areas. The goal is to prevent or minimize negative impacts to endangered and rare native plant species, as well as rare ecological communities. Additionally, the position involves developing and using skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), word processing, and other relevant applications.
Preferred Skill Set
Strong knowledge of and keen interest in botany, ecology, and ecological processes, with the ability to evaluate both primary and secondary environmental impacts caused by human activities and stressors. These may include structures, roads, trails, recreational activities, prescribed fire, and invasive species or their control within protected public lands and waters. Ability to conduct desktop research using scientific literature to support environmental assessments. Passion for learning about and managing New Jersey’s natural communities and species of conservation concern.
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, botany, ecology, natural resource management or related environmental field. Equivalent experience in a relevant field may be considered in lieu of degree.
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
Operation of a state vehicle will require appointee to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
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: 20-35 Hours per week
(Up to 900 hours max per fiscal year)
Hourly Rate: $20.00 – $30.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Opening Date: 5/8/2025
Closing Date: 5/29/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1 or more
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites
Office of Natural Lands Management
501 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under the guidance of an official in the Office of Natural Lands Management, State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites, this position involves reviewing proposed projects and activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures for protecting and preserving rare biodiversity on Department of Environmental Protection properties, and related duties.
Specific to Position
Depending on program needs and the candidate’s experience and interests, duties may include reviewing a wide range of proposed projects and activities across more than 900,000 acres of public lands and waters managed by the Department. These lands include state parks, forests, recreation areas, historic sites, wildlife management areas, and State Natural Areas. The goal is to prevent or minimize negative impacts to endangered and rare native plant species, as well as rare ecological communities. Additionally, the position involves developing and using skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), word processing, and other relevant applications.
Preferred Skill Set
Strong knowledge of and keen interest in botany, ecology, and ecological processes, with the ability to evaluate both primary and secondary environmental impacts caused by human activities and stressors. These may include structures, roads, trails, recreational activities, prescribed fire, and invasive species or their control within protected public lands and waters. Ability to conduct desktop research using scientific literature to support environmental assessments. Passion for learning about and managing New Jersey’s natural communities and species of conservation concern.
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, botany, ecology, natural resource management or related environmental field. Equivalent experience in a relevant field may be considered in lieu of degree.
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
Operation of a state vehicle will require appointee to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
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.
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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