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CSRR-2026-13 Section Chief, Environmental Protection
New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Feb 2026
💰 $143,176/yr($97,100/yr – $143,176/yr)
About the role
Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (S30) $97,099.98 - $143,175.68
Opening Date: 2/10/2026
Closing Date: 2/24/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment
Remediation Management
Brownsfield Reuse
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title that work in the Division of Remediation Management and meet the requirements below.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that a promotional examination has been announced for this position by the Civil Service Commission (Symbol #: PS1311G). The selected provisional candidate may be impacted once the promotional list is issued, based on the outcome of the examination results.
Description
Under the general direction of a Manager 4, Environmental Protection or other higher-level official in the Department of Environmental Protection, is responsible for the management and supervision of work programs of two (2) or more units in a technical, planning, engineering, environmental analysis, or scientific program; supervises staff and work activities. Prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related work as required.
Specific to the Position
The critical duties for this position include supervising staff to accomplish established goals & objectives, managing brownfield development areas, overseeing remediation of contaminated sites, interacting with municipal officials and the public regarding brownfield development areas, and reviewing and approving HDSRF applications for funding. Assuring that staff are trained in the proper collection of environmental samples. This position will supervise and evaluate the work of staff, assure compliance with NJEMs data entry procedures, and have timesheet and ePAR job duties.
Preferred Skill Set
Ability to effectively supervise staff. Knowledge of CSRR and solid waste rules, regulations, policies & guidance. Knowledge of HDSRF rules and requirements. Ability to multi-task with excellent communication and writing skills to interact with the public, regulated community, and government officials.
Requirements
EDUCATION
A Bachelor's degree in one of the physical, environmental, chemical or biological sciences, geography or environmental planning, or civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical, sanitary, agricultural, mining, industrial or bio-resource engineering.
EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of experience in the investigation, inspection or enforcement of technical, scientific or engineering environmental activities, or, five (5) years of project management experience in the design, planning, coordination, monitoring and completion of environmental projects; two (2) years of either experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree in any of the disciplines outlined above may be substituted for one (1) year of the non-supervisory experience as indicated.
NOTE: A valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in 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
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (S30) $97,099.98 - $143,175.68
Opening Date: 2/10/2026
Closing Date: 2/24/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment
Remediation Management
Brownsfield Reuse
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title that work in the Division of Remediation Management and meet the requirements below.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that a promotional examination has been announced for this position by the Civil Service Commission (Symbol #: PS1311G). The selected provisional candidate may be impacted once the promotional list is issued, based on the outcome of the examination results.
Description
Under the general direction of a Manager 4, Environmental Protection or other higher-level official in the Department of Environmental Protection, is responsible for the management and supervision of work programs of two (2) or more units in a technical, planning, engineering, environmental analysis, or scientific program; supervises staff and work activities. Prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related work as required.
Specific to the Position
The critical duties for this position include supervising staff to accomplish established goals & objectives, managing brownfield development areas, overseeing remediation of contaminated sites, interacting with municipal officials and the public regarding brownfield development areas, and reviewing and approving HDSRF applications for funding. Assuring that staff are trained in the proper collection of environmental samples. This position will supervise and evaluate the work of staff, assure compliance with NJEMs data entry procedures, and have timesheet and ePAR job duties.
Preferred Skill Set
Ability to effectively supervise staff. Knowledge of CSRR and solid waste rules, regulations, policies & guidance. Knowledge of HDSRF rules and requirements. Ability to multi-task with excellent communication and writing skills to interact with the public, regulated community, and government officials.
Requirements
EDUCATION
A Bachelor's degree in one of the physical, environmental, chemical or biological sciences, geography or environmental planning, or civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical, sanitary, agricultural, mining, industrial or bio-resource engineering.
EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of experience in the investigation, inspection or enforcement of technical, scientific or engineering environmental activities, or, five (5) years of project management experience in the design, planning, coordination, monitoring and completion of environmental projects; two (2) years of either experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Master's degree in any of the disciplines outlined above may be substituted for one (1) year of the non-supervisory experience as indicated.
NOTE: A valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in 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
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