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Program Specialist Trainee

Title: Program Specialist Trainee

Posting Number: CIER-2023-2

Workweek: NE (35-hour) Workweek

Salary: (P95) $46,431.86 (Non-Negotiable)

Opening Date: January 17, 2023

Closing Date: February 7, 2023

Existing Vacancies: Two (2)

Program/Location:

Department of Environmental Protection
Community Investment & Economic Revitalization
Historic Preservation Office
501 East State Street, 4th Floor
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility: Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description : Under the close supervision of a Program Specialist 3, Program Specialist 4, or other supervisory officer in a State department or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on-the-job training while assisting in the professional, administrative, and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of human or social service programs, programs serving the socioeconomic needs of specific clients populations, or regulatory programs designed to ensure public safety, health and welfare, or protection of the environment; completes assignments which provide practical Program Specialist experience; does other related work.

Specific to the Position: This appointee is responsible for assisting members of the public, federal, state, and local government agencies, and non-governmental entities in the identification, evaluation, preservation, protection, and treatment of historic properties in NJ. This assistance is provided by conducting professional reviews of projects under various state and federal regulatory requirements, including identification of historic properties and assessing National Register eligibility, negotiating measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts to historic properties, reviewing and understanding project plans and specifications, establishing cooperative working relationships with representatives from local, state, federal government agencies, historical and/or environmental groups and members of the general public, providing technical assistance of historic preservation matters such as use of appropriate building materials and construction methods.

Preferred Skill Set: Knowledge of New Jersey architectural history, knowledge of New Jersey history, ability to read and understand architectural plans and specifications; familiarity with building techniques and materials; familiarity with federal and state historic preservation laws, regulations, rules, policies, and National Park Service guidance documents; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to learn new things very quickly.

A Bachelor's degree or graduate degree in Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Planning, Historic Architecture, Architectural History, or History desired. Preference will be given to applicants with a Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Planning, Historic Architecture, Architectural History or History.

Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's 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: Appointee 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 essential duties of the position.

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.

Per Executive Order 253, all State employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. Please do not submit proof of vaccination at this time; instructions will be provided if an offer of employment results from this NOV.

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 Civil Service Preference for Veterans (nj.gov)

Posting Authorized By:
Phiroza Stoneback, Manager
Division of Human Resources

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.