LRA-2025-7 Program Specialist 3 (Unclassified) (Internal Posting)

Company : Confidential

Job Type : Full Time

Trenton, Nj

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - LRA-2025-7 Program Specialist 3 (Unclassified) (Internal Posting)

Open to: Division - Wide
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (R26) $78,024.71- $111,000.80
Opening Date: 4/3/2025
Closing Date: 4/17/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Legal and Regulatory Affairs
Office of Transactions and Public Land Compliance
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility
Open to DEP employees in a competitive title who work for the Legal and Regulatory Affairs Program and meet the requirements below.

Description
Under the general supervision of a Program Specialist 4 or other supervisory officer in a state department, institution or agency, or in a local jurisdiction, directly supervises professional and/or technical staff engaged in program activities; performs the more complex and sensitive professional, administrative and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of various programs and services administered by the Department of assignment; conducts the research and field work necessary to meet the needs of the appropriate state and/or local public or private agencies; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related work.

Specific to the Position
Support the DEP's mission of permanently preserving land for recreation and conservation purposes by providing regulation and policy guidance involving Green Acres encumbered parkland to residents, local officials, consultants, attorneys, and state officials. Review, analyze, and evaluate documents submitted by local units and nonprofits pertaining to fee implementation, new or renewal of leases, temporary use agreements, ROSI Amendment Requests, and public hearing notices. Investigate and respond to compliance-related complaints. Prepare, present, and make an appropriate recommendation regarding a local unit’s request to convert, divert, or dispose of Green Acres encumbered parkland.

Preferred Skill Set
Attention to detail; strong writing skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with officials in the public and private sectors. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working/volunteering with a land conservation organization, local planning board, environmental commission, or recreation board. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the State and occasionally conduct fieldwork as needed.

Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Seven (7) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying, and/or evaluating agency programs and services.

OR

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

OR

Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

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
Appointee 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.

SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit SAME Program, email [email protected], or call Civil Service Commission at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.

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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LRA-2025-7 Program Specialist 3 (Unclassified) (Internal Posting)

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