CIER-2026-7H - Program Specialist (Hourly)

About the role

Under the close supervision of a Program Specialist 3 or 4, or other supervisory official in a state department, institution or agency, assists in the professional, administrative and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of various programs and services administered by the Department of assignment; assists in conducting 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.

Located at the Department of Environmental Protection, Community Investment & Economic Revitalization, Green Acres, 401 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625. Opening date: 9/25/2026; Closing date: 10/16/2026; Existing vacancies: 1.

Responsibilities

• Work with Green Acres and DEP staff to review Recreation and Open Space Inventories submitted by municipalities and counties that receive Green Acres funding.
• Research online property tax records and maps, compare documents, and work with municipalities and counties to finalize lists of land held for recreation and conservation purposes.
• Assist with the Green Acres Local and Nonprofit Assistance Program as needed.

Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education (30 semester hour credits = 1 year of relevant experience):

• Three (3) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying and/or evaluating agency programs and services.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
• Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate for the position.

Note: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

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.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Commitment to land preservation and recreation (helpful)