SPFHS-Administrative Analyst

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Division-Wide Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week Salary: (P21) $64,340.11- $94,061.71 Opening Date: 6/25/2026 Closing Date: 7/9/2026 Existing Vacancies: 1 Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites Forest Fire Management Forest Fire Service 501 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Forest Fire Management that meets the requirements below.

Under the limited supervision of an Administrative Analyst 4 or other supervisor in a state department, institution, or agency, assists in the review, analysis, and appraisal of current department administrative procedures, organization, and performance, and helps to prepare recommendations for changes and/or revisions; does related duties. Specific to the Position Ensures accurate processing of payment vouchers and purchase orders for both federal and state-funded accounts.

This role maintains budgetary control and compliance across multiple New Jersey Forest Fire Service divisions while overseeing NJStart assistance and vendor compliance in accordance with State procurement standards. Administers sub-grants within SAGE (System for Administering Grants Electronically) for all Forest Fire related assistance grants and serves as the primary liaison to grant recipients.

The role requires strong budget monitoring skills across multiple divisions, familiarity with NJStart and vendor compliance processes, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Effective analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential to ensure compliance and support uninterrupted operations.

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 the review, analysis, and evaluation of budget, organization, administrative practices, operational methods, management operations, or data processing applications, or any combination thereof, which shall have included responsibility for recommendation, planning, and/or implementation of improvements in a business or government agency.

OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

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"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. Service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

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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. 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.

• 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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