Manager

Open to: General Public

Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week

Salary: (M98) Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Opening Date: 3/14/2025

Closing Date: 3/28/2025

Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Air, Energy, and Materials Sustainability

Sustainable Waste Management

Director’s Office

401 East State Street

Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under the direction of a higher level supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, assigned to a Division specific only to the implementation of scientific, technical, environmental, engineering, administrative/management, or fiscal programs, provides

executive guidance and direction in the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures regarding the overall work operations, programs, activities and staff of a major operating Division concerned with the areas of environmental management; does related work as required.

Specific to the Position

Administers the Office of the Director, providing managerial and technical oversight to three bureaus in the Division of Sustainable Waste Management. Leads the Bureau of Solid Waste Permitting, ensuring environmentally sound waste management and regulatory compliance. Establishes the Office of Policy, Planning & Outreach. Oversees the Bureaus of Solid Waste Planning & Licensing and Recycling & Hazardous Waste Management, ensuring regulatory compliance in planning, utility oversight, recycling, e-waste, medical, and hazardous waste. Develops staff expertise, supports succession planning, and enhances training. Manages budgets, internal controls, and expenditures. Supports the State Debris Management Coordinator and emergency preparedness. Ensures clear communication, work plan alignment with priorities, and timely reporting. Leads program reforms to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree

in Engineering or one of the biological, chemical, environmental, or physical sciences.

EXPERIENCE: Eight (8) years of experience in the scientific/technical or engineering aspects of environmentally related activities. five (5) year(s) of which shall have been in program management.

NOTE: A valid Professional Engineers license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

NOTE: A Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for one (1) year of the non-managerial experience as indicated.

NOTE: A Doctorate degree in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for three (3) years of the non-managerial experience as indicated. (This is inclusive of the Master's degree and not in addition to.)

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.

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.

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.

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.