Title: Environmental Evaluation & Risk Assessment InternPosting Number: CSRR-2026-4i
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: Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment – Division of Environmental Evaluation & Remediation Review - Bureau of Environmental Evaluation & Risk Assessment
Program Description: The mission of the Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment program is to reduce the number of contaminated sites in New Jersey to ensure the protection of public health and the environment and ready sites for redevelopment. Project Description: Many metals can occur naturally in the environment and are found in soils across New Jersey. Understanding regional levels of naturally occurring metals in the environment is an important line of evidence when conducting a natural background investigation at a contaminated site. The Department has conducted several research studies evaluating ambient concentrations of metals in NJ soils. The data exists in several different reports and formats and would like to create a single comprehensive data set. The Bureau of Environmental Evaluation and Risk Assessment (BEERA) is looking to compile the data into the same format and create a geospatial data layer in ArcPro. There is also the potential for a web map to be created and made available to the public via ArcGIS online. This would assist in determining potential background concentrations of metals at sites undergoing remediation. Specific to the Position: proficient in ArcGIS Pro, has experience with ArcGIS Online, and is knowledgeable with Microsoft Suite programs such as Excel and Access
Preferred Area of Study: Seeking individuals enrolled at an accredited university/college studying one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or in Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or Physical Geography; or in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio-resource Engineering.
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.
