WRM-2026-36 Environmental Services Trainee

Opening Date: 10/06/2026; Closing Date: 10/27/2026; Existing Vacancies: 3; Locations: 401 East State Street, 4th Floor, Trenton, NJ 08625 (Water Allocation & Well Permitting – two positions; Water System Engineering – one position).

About the role

Under the close supervision of a supervisory official, in an Environmental Services Program, 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; does other related duties.

Responsibilities

• WAWP position: conduct administrative and technical reviews of Water Allocation permit and registration applications and Agricultural certification and registration applications; investigate complaints of interference received; participate in technical working groups (e.g., drought monitoring, managed aquifer recharge); assist coordination efforts with other agencies (e.g., Highlands Council, Pinelands Commission, USGS, DRBC).
• WSE position: assist with development of guidelines, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for unregulated contaminants such as legionella, 1,4-dioxane, PFAS, and Harmful Algal Blooms under federal and state SDWA standards; work with Drinking Water Quality Institute on evaluating feasibility of treatment for emerging contaminants such as 1,4-dioxane and GUDI; responsible for NJ State Revolving Fund Drinking Water Technical Assistance Grants for small water systems; responsible for source water assessment program activities to protect sources of drinking water.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Physical Geography, or any of the listed engineering disciplines (Civil, Sanitary, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Agricultural, Mining, Industrial, Bio‑resource).
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date.
• License: Appointees must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license only if vehicle operation is necessary to perform essential duties.
• SAME applicants: must submit Schedule A or B letter with resume by the closing date.
• Veteran's Preference: must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs and submit proof with resume.
• Residency: New hires on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from employment to establish and maintain principal residence in New Jersey (NJ First Act).
• Authorization to Work: must be authorized to work in the United States per DHS/USCIS; the State does not provide sponsorship for citizenship.

Pay

Salary: (P95) $55,690.52

Schedule

Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week