Job Description

Open to: General Public

Work Week: 20-35 Hours per week

(Up to 900 hours max per fiscal year)

Hourly Rate: $20.00 – $30.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Opening Date: 5/8/2025

Closing Date: 5/29/2025

Existing Vacancies: 1 or more

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites

Office of Natural Lands Management

501 East State Street

Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under the guidance of a full-time employee in the Office of Natural Lands Management (State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites), review and respond to data requests using information in the Natural Heritage Biotics database. Responsibilities include transferring information from text and map-based requests into a GIS-based model, generating reports on rare species (plants and animals) and ecological communities at specified sites, and preparing standardized responses with the results.

Specific to Position

Under the supervision of a GIS Specialist, the successful candidate will be responsible for processing data request submittals to the Office of Natural Lands Management/NJ Natural Heritage Program and generating reports on occurrences of endangered or threatened plant and animal species, as well as rare or unique ecological communities. This position requires strictly office-based work, including reviewing and responding to submitted Natural Heritage Data Request Forms, coordinating electronically and via telephone with the public, and managing GIS data. The selected candidate will execute GIS-based tools to perform queries on various geographic datasets, enter text-based information into a custom database, generate sub-reports, and organize finalized reports. Additionally, they will email finalized reports and attachments to requestors.

Preferred Skill Set

Possesses a strong grasp of biodiversity components and the ecological processes that support natural communities and species habitats. Possesses a solid understanding of basic theory used in electronic GIS systems and has hands-on experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro. Skills in executing fundamental GIS geoprocessing tasks and ensuring efficient spatial data management. Additionally, demonstrates proficiency in electronic file and data management, maintaining organization and accessibility of crucial information. Highly self-motivated and equipped with strong general organizational skills, the position will work independently with minimal supervision once properly trained.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in botany, plant ecology, natural resources or related environmental field.

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

Operation of a state vehicle will require appointee to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

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 , email SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC 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

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 . 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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