DC-2025-1 Research Scientist 2 (Internal Posting)

Company : Confidential

Job Type : Full Time

Trenton, Nj

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - DC-2025-1 Research Scientist 2 (Internal Posting)

Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P28) $85,535.88- $121,891.47
Opening Date: 4/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/24/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Office of the Deputy Commissioner
Division of Science and Research
Bureau of Risk Analysis
428 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees who work for the Division of Science and Research and meet the requirements below.

Specific to the Position
This scientist will assist with the coordination of research focused on the environmental fate and transport of contaminants and safe and sustainable waste principles. They will design, coordinate, and implement specialized research projects and provide technical analysis focused on these topics. The appointee will provide expertise related to environmental assessments, emerging contaminants including microplastics, and sustainable approaches to solid waste management. They will review and analyze scientific publications and other reports pertaining to current research developments, will assist in data compilation, perform statistical analyses, prepare reports on the results, and analyze existing databases. Additional tasks will include the preparation and management of research contracts and provide technical support to the Science Advisory Board.

Preferred Skill Set
Special consideration will be given to candidates with knowledge of principles of modern research methods relevant to assessment of fate and transport of compounds; sustainable waste; use of statistical techniques and methodology of analyses including GIS for the interpretation of results and findings; knowledge of necessary quality assurance practices; and the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports.

Description
Under general supervision of a Research Scientist 1 or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, conducts research projects or participates in functional programs in a specified professional field; assumes appropriate administrative and scientific duties as delegated; heads complex projects and makes recommendations to the supervisor; does related work.

Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position.

EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of full-time 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.

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.

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.

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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