CIER-2026-5H - Administrative Analyst (Hourly)

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

About the role

The selected candidate will assist in facilitating, coordinating and unifying DEP financial decisions to support department priorities. This individual will be part of a team that analyzes environmental policies and department grants, loans and other resources to develop the mechanisms and criteria to ensure consistency with DEP priorities. As a member of a small team, this is both a coordination and strategy role, allowing this individual to develop a sustained working knowledge of DEP programs and imperatives to enable timely and relevant communication. Additionally, the selected candidate will compile department tools and strategies that proactively identify areas in need of assistance and types of assistance needed, as well as develop or identify government funding tools and guidance for entities supporting environmental improvement. GIS aptitude and curiosity to explore and use computer applications to further the unification of financial resources is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating, coordinating and unifying DEP financial decisions to support department priorities.
• Analyze environmental policies and department grants, loans and other resources to develop the mechanisms and criteria to ensure consistency with DEP priorities.
• Develop or identify government funding tools and guidance for entities supporting environmental improvement.
• Compile department tools and strategies that proactively identify areas in need of assistance and types of assistance needed.
• Work within a small team to coordinate and strategize on financial matters.
• Use GIS aptitude and curiosity to explore and use computer applications to further the unification of financial resources.

Requirements

• Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong organization, coordination, facilitation, and consensus-building skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• The ability to analyze and translate information into equitable impact.

Preferred Skill Set

Preference will go to candidates with strong organization, coordination, facilitation, and consensus-building skills; strong writing and communication skills; and the ability to analyze and translate information into equitable impact.

Benefits

TES / Hourly employee benefits include:

• Earned Sick Time
• Enrollment in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan upon meeting minimum earnings threshold
• One hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours worked

License

Appointee 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.

Veteran's Preference

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://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/.

Employee Benefits

TES / Hourly employee benefits include:

• Earned Sick Time
• Enrollment in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan upon meeting minimum earnings threshold
• One hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours worked

Residency

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”.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 Affirmative 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.