WRM-2026-42 Research Scientist 1

Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary:(R30) $100,498.48 - $148,186.78
Opening Date: 10/27/206
Closing Date: 11/10/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Water Resource Management
Water Quality
Surface Water and Pretreatment Permitting
401 East State Street - 4th Floor
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent DEP employees who work for the Division of Water Quality and meet the requirements below.

Description
Under general supervision of a division director or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, independently initiates and coordinates a research or developed program in a specified professional field; may supervise lower levels of Research Scientists and other technical staff, manages high level technical projects and reports results to designated officials for inter- and intra-agency response; does related work.

Specific to the Position
This position will conduct and/or review and approve Quality Assurance Project Plans, anti-degradation analyses, dilution studies, ammonia toxicity analyses, CPO demand and decay studies, WER, translator and hardness studies, WET analyses, and request for wastewater treatment additives. Additional duties include reviewing effluent, water quality data and technical reports; assisting permit writers in the development of waste load allocations, effluent limits, and narrative permit conditions; participating in public hearings and testifying in adjudicatory hearings when required; supervising assigned staff; and completing related duties which include work product reviews, performance evaluations, staff training, and time sheets.

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

EXPERIENCE:
Four (4) 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.

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.

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.