CSRR-- Program Specialist

Open to: Division-Wide

Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week

Salary: (P21) $64,340.11 - $94,061.71

Opening Date: 2/6/2026

Closing Date: 2/20/2026

Existing Vacancies: 1

Department of Environmental Protection
Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment
Enforcement & Financial Operations
Fund Management
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Open to permanent employees in a competitive title that work in the Division of Enforcement & Financial Operations and meet the requirements below.

Under the limited supervision of a Program Specialist 3 or 4, or other supervisory official in a state department, institution or agency, or in a local jurisdiction, takes the lead over professional and/or technical staff engaged in program activities; performs professional, administrative and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of various programs and services administered by the Department of assignment;

conducts the research and field work necessary to meet the needs of the appropriate state and/or local public or private agencies; does other related work.

Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official in a state department or agency performs technical or scientific work, including field and office studies, surveys, inspections or investigations associated with the enforcement of laws and/or regulations and environmental review and control work or organizes and carries out programs/projects designed to study and evaluate environmental impact of specific projects on the environment;

organizes and makes tests and reports to assess environmental impacts to include the physical, natural, and/or human environments and investigates environmental complaints concerning projects; conducts contract, grant and/or loan processing; does related work as required.

Intermediate knowledge of the rules and requirements for Remediation Funding Source/Financial Assurance (RFS/FA) and Site Remediation, knowledge of Lines of Credit, Letters of Credit, Surety Bonds, and Remediation Trust Fund Agreements and the Department's model documents for each, knowledge and experience reviewing cost estimates and Remediation Cost Review and RFS/FA Forms for accuracy and completeness, Knowledge of ISRA Remediation Certifications and ISRA applicability determinations.

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 in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying and/or evaluating agency programs and services.

OR

Possession of a Bachelor9;s degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

OR

Possession of a Master9;s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate for the position; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional 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.

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.

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