AEMS-2026-4H Environmental Specialist (Hourly)

Opening Date: 9/24/2026 • Closing Date: 10/15/2026 • Existing Vacancies: 1

About the role

Located at the Department of Environmental Protection, Air, Energy and Materials Sustainability, Climate Change Mitigation and Monitoring, Bureau of Mobile Sources, 401 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625. Under close supervision, the incumbent learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, and/or the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations, and performs other related duties.

Responsibilities

• Review and process applications for the Diesel Modernization Program.
• Work with grantees to gather pertinent project information.
• Assemble grant agreements.
• Aid project managers in monitoring projects.
• Telework is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following: Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Physical Geography, Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio-resource Engineering.
• Note: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited institution; foreign degrees must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized service by the closing date.
• License: Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license only if vehicle operation is necessary to perform essential duties.
• Additional conditions: SAME program applicants must submit Schedule A or B letter with resume; Veteran’s Preference documentation must be submitted; New Jersey residency requirement (establish and maintain principal residence within one year of hire); Authorization to work in the United States