Environmental Specialist 3 (Internal Posting)

Environmental Compliance Enforcement Specialist

Open to: Division-Wide Work Week: NL (35-hour) Salary: $77,143.55- $113,263.75 Opening Date: 5/8/26 Closing Date: 5/22/26 Existing Vacancies: 5 Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection Air, Energy and Materials Sustainability Division of Waste and UST Compliance and Enforcement Bureau of UST Compliance and Enforcement (Positions 1 & 2) 9 Ewing Street, 3rd Floor Trenton, NJ 08625 Air, Energy and Materials Sustainability Division of Waste and UST Compliance and Enforcement Bureau of UST Compliance and Enforcement (Position 3) 9 Ewing Street, 2nd Floor Trenton, NJ 08625 Department of Environmental Protection Air, Energy and Materials Sustainability Division of Waste and UST Compliance and Enforcement Bureau of Hazardous Waste Compliance and Enforcement (Positions 4 & 5) 9 Ewing Street, 1st Floor Trenton, NJ 08625 Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees in a competitive title that work for the Division of Waste and UST Compliance and Enforcement and meet the requirements below.

Description Under the general supervision of a supervisory official in a state department or agency takes the lead or may supervise, organize and assign technical or scientific work, including field and office studies, surveys, inspections or investigations associated with the enforcement of laws and/or regulations and environmental review and control work, organizes and makes tests and reports to assess Environmental impacts to include the physical, natural, and/or human environment and investigates environmental complaints concerning projects; conducts or supervises the processing of contract, grant and/or loan applications; does related work as required.

Specific to the Position Position 1: In addition to performing supervisory duties, this position will train regional staff to ensure compliance with all statutes and regulations, work plans, safety plans, proper use of and calibration of field equipment like PIDs and review and approve inspection reports and NOVs of subordinate staff. Position will also perform inspections, submit reports, issue field NOVs, draft enforcement documents as necessary. Train and supervise staff.

Position 2: As available, Position will also perform inspections, submit reports, issue field NOVs, draft enforcement documents as necessary. Train and supervise staff, the main point of contact for all regulated UST license holders, coordinate UST registration issues with BCAIN in CSRR, coordinate large enforcement cases with DOL, in addition to BEI within CSRR, review and approve inspections and enforcement documents, conduct facility inspections and draft appropriate enforcement documents, coordinate training presentations with Rutgers, Montclair, and Petroleum Equipment Contractors Association (PECA) for UST license refresher classes, conduct contractor oversight and draft any appropriate enforcement documents.

Position 3: Reviews and approves inspection reports and enforcement actions and coordinates incident response activities. Performs inspections/investigations as needed. Reviews and approves or denies Sampling and Analyses and Corrective Action Workplans. Ensures staff adhere to Standard Operating Procedures. Assists in the preparation of presentations to the regulated community. Approves time sheets and conducts Performance Assessment Reviews.

Positions 4 & 5: Trains & supervises inspectors to ensure compliance with work plan assignments, enforcement of complex state & federal regulations, & use of field equipment. Reviews & approves inspection reports, enforcement actions, and coordinates incident response activities. Performs inspections/investigations as needed. Ensures staff adhere to Standard Operating Procedures. Assists in the preparation of presentations to the regulated community, interacts and coordinates efforts with other government agencies, provides regulatory guidance to the regulated community, and interacts with the general public. Approves time sheets & conducts performance reviews.

Preferred Skill Set Positions 1 & 2: Knowledge of UST regulatory requirements, technical knowledge UST tanks/piping and monitoring equipment and strong communication skills. Position 3: Capable of balancing personally assigned case management/site inspection duties associated with solid waste compliance at landfills, transfer stations, incinerators and recycling facilities; reviewing Sampling and Analyses and Corrective Action Workplans and interpreting laboratory analytical data while managing junior level staff, providing technical training, negotiating Settlement Agreements, and supporting or providing court testimony. Positions 4 & 5: The candidate shall have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience performing investigation and inspections, preparation of formal enforcement actions, along with strong regulatory background in: A901, utility, vehicle registration, Dirty Dirt, solid and hazardous waste regulations pertaining to transporters, used oil recycling, in-transit hazardous waste transfer facilities, and solid waste management in general. Ability to coordinate and work with County Health Agencies.

Requirements EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Planning, Physical Geography or in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio-resource Engineering. EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in environmental control work including field investigations, inspection, and preparing reports on the environment or the preparation or review of Environmental Impact Statements. NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the fields specified above may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience. 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. License Appointees 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.

Benefits As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 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

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".

Authorization to Work Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

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.