Environmental Engineer Trainee
Title: Environmental Engineer Trainee
Posting Number: AEMS-2023-8
Workweek: NE (35-hour) Workweek
Salary: (P95) $60,335.46 (Non-Negotiable)
Opening Date: January 26, 2023
Closing Date: February 9, 2023
Existing Vacancies: One (1)
Program/Location:
Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy & Material Sustainability
Climate, Clean Energy & Radiation Protection
Bureau of Nuclear Engineering
33 Arctic Parkway
Ewing, NJ 08638
Scope of Eligibility: Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description : Under close supervision of a supervisory official in an Environmental Engineering Program in a State Department Agency, or Local Government Agency, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, review of engineering plans, and/or enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position: This appointee will support oversight of calibration of radiation detection equipment; support planning and implementation of drills/exercises, including biennial FEMA evaluation; support oversight of emergency response vehicles equipped with highly sensitive radiation detection equipment; support training of responders; support review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures for Nuclear Emergency Response; support planning and holding of two annual public hearings.
Preferred Skill Set: Knowledge of scientific instrumentation and equipment. Knowledge of computers, communication and software interfaces. Ability to prepare clear, concise written and oral communications.
Requirements
Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Ocean, Coastal, Bio-Resource, Sanitary, Industrial, Agricultural or Mining Engineering, or other field of engineering related to the environment.
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.