WRM-Principal Environmental Technician, Water Resources

Division-Wide

35-hour Work Week

(R18) $58,222.22 - $84,763.22

10/27/2026

11/10/2026

1

Department of Environmental Protection

Water Resource Management

Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control

Marine Water Monitoring

929 East Stony Hill Road

Leeds Point, NJ 08220

Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Water Monitoring, Standards & Pesticide Control and meet the requirements below.

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Environmental Technician or other supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, plans and supervises the work of subordinates in the performance of technical, semi-skilled and other field and office work in connection with a phase of environmental engineering, sanitation, or environmental investigations and inspections pertaining to water resources, Supervises staff and work activities;

prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties.

This position will plan and supervise the collection of water and shellfish samples and record the data, including the operation and navigation of vessels. This position will also conduct other field and office work in connection with environmental investigations and inspections pertaining to water resources as well as supervise staff and work operations. Additional duties include knowing the concepts of and the legal requirements and procedures for collecting samples, specimens, proper storage, and transporting methods;

using maps, charts, and navigational equipment, as well as meters and other testing devices; managing the purchasing and maintenance of assigned vessels, vehicles, and equipment; conducting investigations; and maintaining records.

Ability to use and work from a small boat. Ability to navigate inland and coastal waters and safety rules and practices for boat handling. Knowledge of environmental investigations and sampling techniques.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of experience conducting field inspections, investigations, and surveys, operating collection, measuring, recording, or testing equipment, and/or other work in sub- professional environmental engineering, sanitation or related work, pertaining to water resources.

NOTE:

Applicants who do not possess the required experience may substitute college credits in natural, chemical, environmental, biological or engineering sciences on a year for year basis up to two (2) years. Twenty-two (22) semester hour credits in the above technical subjects and eight (8) semester hour credits in general subjects equal to one (1) year of college credits.

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.

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.

• 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.

To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's…