Open to: General Public
Wok Week: 20 hours per week (Up to 944 hours max per fiscal year)
Salary: $23 per hour
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/16/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection
Community Investment and Economic Revitalization
Green Acres
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 Program Specialist 3 or 4, or other supervisory official in a state department, institution or agency, assists in the professional, administrative and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of various programs and services administered by the Department of assignment; assists in conducting the research and field work necessary to meet the needs of the appropriate state and/or local public or private agencies; does other related work.

Specific to the Position

- Top of FormCommunicating with local representatives and property owners via email
- Extensive in-state travel
- Extensive outdoor walking
- Documenting inspection findings with photographs and written reports
- Updating project files and digital records
- Preparing post-inspection follow-up letters
- Performing additional duties as neededBottom of Form
- Valid NJ driver’s license (required to operate a state vehicle)
Preferred Skill Set
Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Comfortable driving long distances in both rural and urban areas of New Jersey
- Strong navigation skills
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to work outdoors during all seasons
Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30)



semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Five (3) years of qualified experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying and/or evaluating agency programs and services.

NOTE: “Professional experience” refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession’s concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey to operate a vehicle, it is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Employee Benefits

TES / Hourly employeebenefits include:

- Earned Sick Time*
- Enrollment in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan upon meeting minimum earnings threshold
*Earn one hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours you work.

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.

Veteran’s Preference

To qualify for New Jersey Veteran’s Preference/status, you must establish Veteran’s Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran’s Preference along with your resume as indicated.

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.

📌 C-8H - Program Specialist (Inspections/Investigations) (Hourly)
🏢 NJ Department of Environmental Protection
📍 Trenton