WRM-Senior Clerk Typist

Position Details

Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: 35 (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: ($A09) $38,026.99 - $54,570.69
Opening Date: 12/29/2025
Closing Date: 1/12/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1

Department of Environmental Protection
Water Resource Management
Water Enforcement
Bureau of Water Compliance & Enforcement
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Open to permanent employees in the Division of Water Enforcement, who meet the requirements below.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that a promotional examination has been announced for this position by the CSC (Symbol #: PS3762G). The selected provisional candidate may be impacted on the promotional list is issued, based on the outcome of the examination results.

Under supervision, performs typing and other related clerical work requiring the exercise of independent judgment and a working knowledge of department rules, regulations, and policies, and/or has charge of the work of a small group of clerk typists, and/or has charge of the designated phase of the typing work of the department; does related work as required.

This position manages all critical administrative and clerical functions of the Case Management and Special Services Unit including telephone coverage, processing of incoming and outgoing mail and internal communications, completion of Open Public Records Act requests, and coordinates the routing of requests and questions to appropriate staff. Duties and responsibilities also include preparing business hours and after-hours duty officer schedules, updating the unit's electronic calendar, scheduling meetings and training for staff, photocopying, filing, and any other duties as required by the unit.

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in clerical work including typing.

NOTE: Successful completion of a clerical training program with a minimum of 700 clerical training hours or 30 semester hour credits in secretarial science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience indicated above. Coursework must include typing skills, methods, and procedures; other courses may include, but not be limited to, office procedures, word processing, and business English.

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.

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 regulations.

NOTE:

The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

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)..

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 Affemative 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 decision.

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.