Safe Drinking Water Intern - WRM-2025-5i
Trenton, NJ
Temporary
Student (High School)
Title: Safe Drinking Water Intern
Posting Number: WRM-2025-5i
Closing Date: November 18, 2025
Start Date: February 9, 2026
End Date: June 12, 2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 401 East State Street, Trenton NJ 08625
Internship Hours Per Week: 16-20 hours per week (4 days per week, from 1 PM – 4 PM)
Hourly Rate: $18 per hour
Program: Water Resources Management – Bureau of Safe Drinking Water
Program Description: The Bureau of Safe Drinking Water at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) helps ensure that public water systems provide safe and reliable drinking water. Staff review water system designs, evaluate capacity, and make sure systems meet state and federal rules.
Project Description: As a Safe Drinking Water Intern, you will provide support to supervisors and staff in the Engineering Section. This role is designed to give you an introduction to how drinking water systems are reviewed and regulated.
Specific to the Position:
What would a day look like as a Bureau of Program Development Intern?
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.
Veteran's Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit https://nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service/preference/
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 https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144 and select Option #3.
Posting Number: WRM-2025-5i
Closing Date: November 18, 2025
Start Date: February 9, 2026
End Date: June 12, 2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 401 East State Street, Trenton NJ 08625
Internship Hours Per Week: 16-20 hours per week (4 days per week, from 1 PM – 4 PM)
Hourly Rate: $18 per hour
Program: Water Resources Management – Bureau of Safe Drinking Water
Program Description: The Bureau of Safe Drinking Water at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) helps ensure that public water systems provide safe and reliable drinking water. Staff review water system designs, evaluate capacity, and make sure systems meet state and federal rules.
Project Description: As a Safe Drinking Water Intern, you will provide support to supervisors and staff in the Engineering Section. This role is designed to give you an introduction to how drinking water systems are reviewed and regulated.
Specific to the Position:
- Assist staff with organizing and reviewing project files.
- Help enter and track information in databases.
- Shadow staff during reviews of engineering plans and water system information.
- Provide general office support such as scanning, filing, and preparing materials.
What would a day look like as a Bureau of Program Development Intern?
- Learning the basics of how public water systems are regulated.
- Helping your supervisor keep project information organized and up to date.
- Sitting in on discussions about drinking water projects and compliance.
- Supporting staff with data entry and document preparation.
- Curious about how drinking water is kept safe for communities.
- Detail-oriented and willing to help keep information organized.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel).
- Reliable and eager to learn from supervisors and staff.
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.
Veteran's Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit https://nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service/preference/
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 https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144 and select Option #3.
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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