About The Role

Open to

Division-Wide

Work Week

NL (35-hour) Work Week

Salary

(P26) $83,582.01 - $122,831.91

Opening Date

08/25/2026

Closing Date

09/08/2026

Existing Vacancies

1 Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Water Resource Management

Water Quality

Office of the Director

401 East State Street, 3rd Floor

Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility

Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Water Quality and meet the requirements below.

Description

Under general supervision of an Administrative Analyst 4 or other supervisor in a state department, institution, or agency, performs the review, analysis, and appraisal of current department administrative procedures, organization, and performance and helps to prepare recommendations for changes and/or revisions; does other related duties.

Specific to the Position

This position is crucial to the operational needs of DWQ. This position will be responsible for data collection and analysis in tracking program outputs; review and tracking of budget related and fiscal activities; preparation of monthly financial documents to document project status for State Revolving Fund financing; reporting for the EPA Performance Partnership agreement; oversight and coordination of division related internal and external communication including website updates; preparation and tracking of division work plans; and assistance in the development of program improvement efforts to support the success of each of DWQ's program missions. Duties performed by this position will also contribute to process improvements consistent with Executive Orders 2 and 5.

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 involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of budget, organization, administrative practices, operational methods, management operations, or data processing applications, or any combination thereof, which shall have included responsibility for the recommendation, planning, and/or implementation of improvements in a business or government agency.

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 in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting; 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

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.