Title: Administrative Hearings & Dispute Resolution Intern Posting Number: OAHDR-2026-11i
Closing Date: March 2, 2026
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 21, 2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 401 East State Street, Trenton NJ 08625
Internship Hours Per Week: up to 35 hours per week (5 days per week)
Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($19-$24 Per Hour)
Program: Office of Administrative Hearings & Dispute Resolution
Program Description: The Office of Administrative Hearings and Dispute Resolution (OAHDR) oversees the administrative hearing process and provides alternative dispute resolution services. The OAHDR processes and reviews new adjudicatory hearing requests. You can request an adjudicatory hearing to appeal a permit decision or an enforcement decision. Adjudicatory hearings go through the OAHDR, the Office of Administrative Law, and the Commissioner’s Office to create a final determination. Project Description: The primary project that the intern will work on is the review of first party hearing requests and work on the backlog of open hearing requests. As time allows, the intern may work on other projects related to the first party hearing requests or ADR. The intern will get an overview of the various programs within the Department and the types of matters for which hearings are requested.Specific to the Position: Attention to detail in reviewing hearing requests, strong organizational and case-tracking skills, and clear written communication skills.
Preferred Area of Study: Seeking individuals enrolled at an accredited university/college studying Law, pre-Law, Criminal Justice, or Political Science, with a strong interest in the environment and/or the legal process. This position is best suited for a student enrolled in law school or an undergraduate preparing to enter law school within the next two years.
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.
Employee Benefits
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
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.
Veteran's Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit https://nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service/preference/
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 https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144 and select Option #3.
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.
