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WRM-2026-3 Environmental Services Trainee
New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Apr 2026
💰 $53,807/yr
About the role
Open to: General Public
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P95) $53,807.27 (Non-Negotiable)
Opening Date: 4/21/2026
Closing Date: 5/12/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Water Resource Management
Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control
Freshwater & Biological Monitoring
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under the close supervision of a supervisory official, as a trainee and productive worker, in an Environmental Services program, in a state department, institution, or agency, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, and/or the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
This position will collect and analyze water quality samples for PFAS trackdown studies and perform assessments of freshwater, which include physical/chemical water quality; flow measurements, continuous monitoring, source trackdowns, and PFAS sampling. This position will also utilize electronic and computerized equipment for measuring water quality and accurately locating sampling sites. The source tracking duties include identification of impacted water supply wells and surface/ drinking water sources, identification of Water Quality Impairments, survey of the watershed areas, utilizing GIS, maintaining databases, and coordinating sampling and lab analyses. Additional duties include preparing accurate data reports containing findings and conclusions, operating state vehicles (truck/boat), and attending internal and external meetings.
Preferred Skill Set
Experience collecting field water quality samples, experience with source trackdown, and strong analytical, technical writing and presentation skills preferred.
Requirements
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or in Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or Physical Geography; or in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio-resource Engineering.
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
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.
Benefits
As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P95) $53,807.27 (Non-Negotiable)
Opening Date: 4/21/2026
Closing Date: 5/12/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Water Resource Management
Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control
Freshwater & Biological Monitoring
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under the close supervision of a supervisory official, as a trainee and productive worker, in an Environmental Services program, in a state department, institution, or agency, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, and/or the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
This position will collect and analyze water quality samples for PFAS trackdown studies and perform assessments of freshwater, which include physical/chemical water quality; flow measurements, continuous monitoring, source trackdowns, and PFAS sampling. This position will also utilize electronic and computerized equipment for measuring water quality and accurately locating sampling sites. The source tracking duties include identification of impacted water supply wells and surface/ drinking water sources, identification of Water Quality Impairments, survey of the watershed areas, utilizing GIS, maintaining databases, and coordinating sampling and lab analyses. Additional duties include preparing accurate data reports containing findings and conclusions, operating state vehicles (truck/boat), and attending internal and external meetings.
Preferred Skill Set
Experience collecting field water quality samples, experience with source trackdown, and strong analytical, technical writing and presentation skills preferred.
Requirements
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or in Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or Physical Geography; or in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio-resource Engineering.
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
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.
Benefits
As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Paid Benefit Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Alternative Workweek Program*
- Telework*
- Pension
- Deferred Compensation
- Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
- Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Commuter Tax Savings Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Tuition Reimbursement*
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