Open to: General Public
Work Week: Friday to Sunday (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.); Wednesday & Thursday (flexible)
(Up to 900 hours max per fiscal year)
Hourly Rate: $18.00 per hour
Opening Date: 4/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/16/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Fish and Wildlife
Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries
1255 County Route 629
Lebanon, NJ 08833
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
The successful applicant for this joint seasonal position between NJ Fish & Wildlife and the New Jersey Water Supply Authority will lead an education-based boat inspection program for aquatic invasive species at the Round Valley Reservoir while also gaining experience as a seasonal Fisheries Technician.
Many aquatic invasive species (AIS) spread between water bodies by travelling on recreational boats, trailers, and fishing equipment. Three days per week, the successful applicant will work at the Round Valley boat launch and inspect watercraft for attached aquatic invasive species, conduct boater surveys on AIS spread and boater tendencies, and educate boaters on what they can do to protect local waterbodies from AIS infestation. The applicant will be trained by staff and learn aquatic invasive species identification, gain outreach and educational experience. In addition, the applicant will work two days per week as a seasonal Fish & Wildlife Fisheries Technician, working with fisheries biologists on management projects, and may also help NJWSA staff on water quality monitoring.
Specific to Position
Must have good verbal communication skills and be comfortable working with the public in outdoor environments. Must be available to work weekends and holidays on a regular basis throughout employment. For fisheries work, must be comfortable in waders and working in streams. College student or graduate with a concentration in fisheries, natural resource management, environmental science, or biology is preferred.
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 SAME Program, 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 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.