F&W-2026-5 Research Scientist 3 (REPOST)

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection
Fish and Wildlife
Office of Fish & Wildlife Health and Forensics
605 Pequest Road
Oxford, NJ 07863

Description

Under the direction of a Research Scientist 1 or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, conducts or participates in research projects or developed programs in a specified professional field; does other related work.

Specific to the Position

• Oversee data collection and analysis of fish and wildlife samples
• Develop research studies to determine the effects of PFAS on fish and wildlife species, particularly species of concern
• Collaborate with universities, non-profit organizations, and state and federal agencies
• Conduct general surveillance
• Conduct literature reviews
• Draft reports

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience in a field appropriate to the position.
• Note: A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above.
• 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.

Employee Benefits

• 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.

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/.

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.