NJ Department of Environmental Protection
F&W-2025-16 Contract Administrator 1
NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Trenton, New Jersey, us, 08628
Open to:
Program-Wide
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P22) $67,312.27 – $98,503.27
Opening Date: 12/31/2025
Closing Date: 01/14/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection Fish & Wildlife Program Office of Business Administration 501 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees in a competitive title in the Fish & Wildlife Program, who meet the requirements below.
Description Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official, participates in the review and administration of various contracts and/or grants; provides technical assistance in the areas of contract and/or grant preparation, monitoring and/or evaluation; provides recommendations for contract/grant approval to supervisory staff; does other related duties.
Specific to the Position Serve as Agency liaison to federal, state and municipal agencies and other groups on scientific, biological and technical research and compliance concerned with federally funded fish and wildlife resource management activities. Assist in the preparation and review of federal and state grant applications and contracts, including preparation of annual budget, compliance monitoring, procurement and accounting. Monitor project spending and use of federal dollars to ensure compliance with federal regulations and terms and conditions.
Preferred Skill Set Knowledge of contract/grant budget principles, principles of matching fund accounting, and procurement guidelines. Ability to prepare clear, accurate and detailed reports for each Bureau/Program within the Agency regarding the financial status of their grants including spending and salaries and distribute thereto. Candidate must be proficient in Business Objects and Excel; experience with grants.gov, grants online, grants solutions and/or Tracking and Reporting Accomplishments (TRACs).
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.
Six (6) years of professional experience involving contract/grant work, project financing, construction management, fiscal administration, social service administration, and/or budget and management operations of a government or business entity, at least one (1) year of which shall have involved responsibility for some aspect of contract/grant administration.
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, at least one (1) year of which shall have involved responsibility for some aspect of contract/grant administration.
Possession of a master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Health, Public or Hospital Administration or Social Work (with concentrations in Health, Administration, or Social Policy); and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience which shall have involved responsibility for some aspect of contract/grant administration.
NOTE: “Professional experience” refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
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*
*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
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”.
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 Aff...
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 decision.
Additional Information 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.
Please upload letter of interest. Please do not include personal medical information in your cover letter.
This job contains specific education/experience requirements in order to be considered for employment. Please select the option that applies.
Please upload your unofficial transcripts (if college degree is required). If selected for this position, official transcripts will be required prior to your hire date.
I am a veteran with established veteran's preference through the NJ Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs.
If you answered yes to the above question, please upload proof of your Veteran's Preference which must be established through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs.
In accordance with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requires the disclosure of all relatives, consensual personal relationships, and cohabitants.
If you selected, I DO have a relative or a consensual personal relationship with someone working for the DEP. please enter the DEP employee's name(s), their relationship to you, and their program/work location within the Department.
Are you currently working full-time for the program associated with this posting?
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Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P22) $67,312.27 – $98,503.27
Opening Date: 12/31/2025
Closing Date: 01/14/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection Fish & Wildlife Program Office of Business Administration 501 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees in a competitive title in the Fish & Wildlife Program, who meet the requirements below.
Description Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official, participates in the review and administration of various contracts and/or grants; provides technical assistance in the areas of contract and/or grant preparation, monitoring and/or evaluation; provides recommendations for contract/grant approval to supervisory staff; does other related duties.
Specific to the Position Serve as Agency liaison to federal, state and municipal agencies and other groups on scientific, biological and technical research and compliance concerned with federally funded fish and wildlife resource management activities. Assist in the preparation and review of federal and state grant applications and contracts, including preparation of annual budget, compliance monitoring, procurement and accounting. Monitor project spending and use of federal dollars to ensure compliance with federal regulations and terms and conditions.
Preferred Skill Set Knowledge of contract/grant budget principles, principles of matching fund accounting, and procurement guidelines. Ability to prepare clear, accurate and detailed reports for each Bureau/Program within the Agency regarding the financial status of their grants including spending and salaries and distribute thereto. Candidate must be proficient in Business Objects and Excel; experience with grants.gov, grants online, grants solutions and/or Tracking and Reporting Accomplishments (TRACs).
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.
Six (6) years of professional experience involving contract/grant work, project financing, construction management, fiscal administration, social service administration, and/or budget and management operations of a government or business entity, at least one (1) year of which shall have involved responsibility for some aspect of contract/grant administration.
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, at least one (1) year of which shall have involved responsibility for some aspect of contract/grant administration.
Possession of a master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Health, Public or Hospital Administration or Social Work (with concentrations in Health, Administration, or Social Policy); and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience which shall have involved responsibility for some aspect of contract/grant administration.
NOTE: “Professional experience” refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
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*
*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
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”.
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 Aff...
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 decision.
Additional Information 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.
Please upload letter of interest. Please do not include personal medical information in your cover letter.
This job contains specific education/experience requirements in order to be considered for employment. Please select the option that applies.
Please upload your unofficial transcripts (if college degree is required). If selected for this position, official transcripts will be required prior to your hire date.
I am a veteran with established veteran's preference through the NJ Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs.
If you answered yes to the above question, please upload proof of your Veteran's Preference which must be established through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs.
In accordance with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requires the disclosure of all relatives, consensual personal relationships, and cohabitants.
If you selected, I DO have a relative or a consensual personal relationship with someone working for the DEP. please enter the DEP employee's name(s), their relationship to you, and their program/work location within the Department.
Are you currently working full-time for the program associated with this posting?
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