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AEMS-2026-22 Section Chief, Environmental Protection (Internal Posting)

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$97,099.98 - 143,175.68 yearly

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Job Description - AEMS-2026-22 Section Chief, Environmental Protection (Internal Posting)



Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (S30) $97,099.98 - $143,175.68
Opening Date: 4/23/26
Closing Date:  5/7/26
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy, and Materials Sustainability
Division of Air Quality and Radiation Protection
Bureau of Stationary Sources
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Air Quality and Radiation Protection and meet the requirements, below.

Description
Under the general direction of a Manager 4, Environmental Protection or other higher-level official in the Department of Environmental Protection, is responsible for the management and supervision of work programs of two (2) or more units in a technical, planning, engineering, environmental analysis, or scientific program; supervises staff and work activities.  Prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related work as required.

Specific to the Position
Supervise/manage section consisting of permit engineers. Ensure integrity of supervisors' timesheets and PARs. Ensure integrity of contractor billable hours. Assign permit applications in timely manner and track staff progress, including the use of NJEMS Activity Tracking. Review each supervisor's workplan for their staff to ensure reviews are completed in a timely manner and consistent with Bureau's standard operating procedures, including proper EJ requirements. Supervise/manage any special projects including regulatory & policy development. Brief management of any issues that would require management decision or resolution between bureaus and/or other programs.
 
RequirementsEDUCATION: A Bachelor's degree in one of the physical, environmental, chemical or biological sciences, geography or environmental planning, or civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical, sanitary, agricultural, mining, industrial or bio-resource engineering.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience in the investigation, inspection or enforcement of technical, scientific or engineering environmental activities, or, five (5) years of project management experience in the design, planning, coordination, monitoring and completion of environmental projects; two (2) years of either experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. 

NOTE: A Master's degree in any of the disciplines outlined above may be substituted for one (1) year of the non-supervisory experience as indicated.

NOTE: A valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

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.

Employee 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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