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AEMS-2025-22 Manager 3, Waste Management (Internal Posting)

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$160,737.28 - 163,708.84 yearly

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Job Description - AEMS-2025-22 Manager 3, Waste Management (Internal Posting)


Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (M35) $160,737.28 - $163,708.84
Opening Date: 9/2/2025
Closing Date: 9/16/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy, and Materials Sustainability
Sustainable Waste Management
Director's Office Sustainable Waste Management
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title in the Sustainable Waste Management Division, who meet the requirements below.

Description
Under the general direction of a Manager 2 or other higher level official in the Department of Environmental Protection and Energy, Divisions of Responsible Party Site Remediation, Publicly Funded Site Remediation, or Solid Waste Management, plans, organizes, and directs the work programs, activities, and staff of an assigned divisional element engaged in performing complex planning, engineering, administrative, environmental, or scientific activities relative to a major segment of the department's Waste Management Program; resolves specific technical and administrative issues relative to the work of the divisional element; does related work as required.

Specific to Position
Support the Office of the Director, providing managerial and technical oversight to three bureaus in the Division of Sustainable Waste Management. Lead the Bureau of Solid Waste Permitting, ensuring environmentally sound waste management and regulatory compliance. Oversee the Bureaus of Solid Waste Planning & Licensing and Recycling & Hazardous Waste Management. Ensure regulatory compliance in planning, utility oversight, recycling, e-waste, medical, and hazardous waste. Develop staff expertise, support succession planning, and enhance training. Manage budgets, internal controls, and expenditures. Support the State Debris Management Coordinator and for emergency preparedness. Ensure clear communication, work plan alignment with priorities, and timely reporting. Lead program reforms to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Preferred Skill Set
Experience managing primary and higher-level supervisors with diverse skills responsibilities and backgrounds. Strong leadership and mentoring skills to ensure managerial-level staff development while creating a positive cohesive work environment. Desire to engage in public speaking at events, exceptional oral and written communication skills, project management and organizational skills and experience in providing budgetary oversight and management of organizational charts.

Requirements
EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of experience in the scientific/technical aspects of environmentally related activities. Three (3) years of which shall have been in program management.

EDUCATION: A Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Physical, Chemical, or Biological Science.

NOTE: A master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for one (1) year of the nonmanagerial experience as indicated.

NOTE: A Doctorate degree in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for three (3) years of nonmanagerial experience as indicated. (This is inclusive of the master's degree and not in addition to.)

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 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”.

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. 

DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.


The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.

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