CSRR-Section Chief, Environmental Protection

Open to: Division-Wide

Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week

Salary: (S30) $97,099.98 - $

Opening Date: 2/10/2026

Closing Date: 2/24/2026

Existing Vacancies: 1

Department of Environmental Protection
Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment
Remediation Management
Brownsfield Reuse
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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".

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services…