What are the responsibilities and job description for the AEMS-2025-1i Pollution Prevention Data Intern position at NJ Department of Environmental Protection?
Title: Pollution Prevention Data Intern
Work Week: 20-25 Hours Per Week
Hourly Rate: $18-$23 based on education
Closing Date: 3/3/2025
Start Date: 6/16/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability
Climate Change Mitigation & Monitoring
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Description
Intern will collect data on the implementation of pollution prevention actions used in manufacturing to reduce non-product output and reduce the use of toxic substances and work with Pollution Prevention staff to make interactive web maps of the data collected, so the information can be portrayed geographically.
Preferred Area of Study: Seeking individuals enrolled at an accredited university/college studying Environmental Science, Data Science, Sustainability studies or any other related major.
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.
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 Civil Service Commission 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.
Salary : $18 - $23
