New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Environmental Engineer 3 (Internal Posting)
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Trenton, New Jersey, us, 08628
Open to:
Division-Wide Work Week:
NL (35-hour) Work Week Salary: (R25) $77,143.55 - $113,263.75 Opening Date:
8/27/2025 Closing Date:
9/10/2025 Existing Vacancies:
3
Program/Location Position 1 Department of Environmental Protection Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability Sustainable Waste Management Recycling and Hazardous Waste Management 401 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625
Position 2 & 3 Department of Environmental Protection Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability Sustainable Waste Management Solid Waste Permitting 401 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that a promotional examination has been announced for this position by the Civil Service Commission (Symbol: PS2556G). The selected provisional candidate may be impacted once the promotional list is issued, based on the outcome of the examination.
Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Sustainable Waste Management and meet the requirements below.
Description Under general supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, agency, or local government agency, takes the lead or may supervise the performance of engineering work including but not limited to water management, air pollution control/management, coastal resource management, hazardous/non-hazardous waste control/management; reviews engineering plans, makes determinations and/or recommendations on plans; field visits, inspections, investigations/surveys; gathers data, researches and analyzes information as it relates to environmental control work; and/or the enforcement of environmental laws and/or regulations; works with Environmental Impact Statements; does related work as required.
Specific to Position Position 1) Provide technical and supervisory oversight of the Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Unit. Conduct technical reviews and draft associated documents and permit conditions for alternative technologies and RMW facilities to ensure they are constructed and/or operated in accordance with the requirements of the Solid Waste Management Act, Comprehensive Regulated Medical Waste Management Act, as well as the Solid Waste Regulations. Conduct reviews of required annual reports submitted by RMW generators, transporters, and destination facilities. Prepare and distribute Interagency Protocol for the Response to Medical Waste Abandonments, draft and review technical correspondence, including application distribution letters and notices of deficiencies. The individual will coordinate with other DEP programs, local, state, and federal government representatives, industry representatives and other stakeholders, as needed.
Position 2 & 3) The positions are required to properly conduct and manage staff who review permit applications, prepare approvals for solid waste landfills, review closure plans and disruption plans for non-operating landfills while ensuring that the applications and activities being authorized are in compliance with the Solid Waste Regulations and applicable guidance and are protective of human health and the environment.
Preferred Skill Set Position 1) The position requires exceptional organizational, writing and communication skills. Technical writing and rulemaking experience preferred.
Position 2 & 3) This individual will supervise and support program staff to ensure compliance with governing laws, ordinances, and regulations. The individual will coordinate with other DEP programs, local, state, and federal government representatives, industry representatives and other stakeholders, as needed. This individual will draft and finalize decision documents and perform other related tasks. The position requires exceptional organizational, writing and communication skills.
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: A valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of professional experience in environmental engineering work.
NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the fields specified above may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.
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.
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. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/
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".
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* *Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.
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.
Division-Wide Work Week:
NL (35-hour) Work Week Salary: (R25) $77,143.55 - $113,263.75 Opening Date:
8/27/2025 Closing Date:
9/10/2025 Existing Vacancies:
3
Program/Location Position 1 Department of Environmental Protection Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability Sustainable Waste Management Recycling and Hazardous Waste Management 401 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625
Position 2 & 3 Department of Environmental Protection Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability Sustainable Waste Management Solid Waste Permitting 401 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that a promotional examination has been announced for this position by the Civil Service Commission (Symbol: PS2556G). The selected provisional candidate may be impacted once the promotional list is issued, based on the outcome of the examination.
Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Sustainable Waste Management and meet the requirements below.
Description Under general supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, agency, or local government agency, takes the lead or may supervise the performance of engineering work including but not limited to water management, air pollution control/management, coastal resource management, hazardous/non-hazardous waste control/management; reviews engineering plans, makes determinations and/or recommendations on plans; field visits, inspections, investigations/surveys; gathers data, researches and analyzes information as it relates to environmental control work; and/or the enforcement of environmental laws and/or regulations; works with Environmental Impact Statements; does related work as required.
Specific to Position Position 1) Provide technical and supervisory oversight of the Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Unit. Conduct technical reviews and draft associated documents and permit conditions for alternative technologies and RMW facilities to ensure they are constructed and/or operated in accordance with the requirements of the Solid Waste Management Act, Comprehensive Regulated Medical Waste Management Act, as well as the Solid Waste Regulations. Conduct reviews of required annual reports submitted by RMW generators, transporters, and destination facilities. Prepare and distribute Interagency Protocol for the Response to Medical Waste Abandonments, draft and review technical correspondence, including application distribution letters and notices of deficiencies. The individual will coordinate with other DEP programs, local, state, and federal government representatives, industry representatives and other stakeholders, as needed.
Position 2 & 3) The positions are required to properly conduct and manage staff who review permit applications, prepare approvals for solid waste landfills, review closure plans and disruption plans for non-operating landfills while ensuring that the applications and activities being authorized are in compliance with the Solid Waste Regulations and applicable guidance and are protective of human health and the environment.
Preferred Skill Set Position 1) The position requires exceptional organizational, writing and communication skills. Technical writing and rulemaking experience preferred.
Position 2 & 3) This individual will supervise and support program staff to ensure compliance with governing laws, ordinances, and regulations. The individual will coordinate with other DEP programs, local, state, and federal government representatives, industry representatives and other stakeholders, as needed. This individual will draft and finalize decision documents and perform other related tasks. The position requires exceptional organizational, writing and communication skills.
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: A valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of professional experience in environmental engineering work.
NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the fields specified above may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.
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.
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. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/
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".
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* *Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.
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.