What are the responsibilities and job description for the WRM-2025-19i - Spark Surface Water Quality Standards Intern position at NJ Department of Environmental Protection?
Title: Surface Water Quality Standards Intern
Posting Number: WRM-2025-19i
Closing Date: March 3, 2025
Start Date: June 16, 2025
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 401 East State Street, Trenton NJ, 08625
Internship Hours Per Week: Fully in person up to 35 hours per week
Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($18-$23 Per Hour)
Program: Water Resource Management – Division of Water Monitoring, Standards, and Pesticide Control – Bureau of Environmental Analysis, Restoration and Standards
Program Description: The Division of Water Monitoring Standards and Pesticide Control regulates pesticides and assesses New Jersey's waters to protect and manage public drinking water supplies, recreational uses, shellfish harvesting, and the health of aquatic organisms, in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
The Bureau of Environmental Analysis, Restoration and Standards (BEARS) conducts and coordinates water quality analysis and restoration, surface and ground water quality standards development, and environmental stewardship to protect, maintain, and enhance water quality for all waters of the State in accordance with the Federal Clean Water Act, New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act, and New Jersey Water Quality Planning Act.
Project Description: BEARS is updating the “Surface Water Quality Standards Classification of New Jersey” GIS layer to be consistent with recently released National Hydrography Datasets. All stream names in the updated layers follow the national Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). BEARS is also working with the Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries in a review of waterbodies eligible for trout-related reclassifications. As part of this effort, the intern will assist in cataloging changes in stream names, updates to antidegradation designations, and updates to trout classifications. The intern will work closely with the project team to review draft GIS feature layers. This work will also require consultation of historical records of the SWQS rule at N.J.A.C. 7:9B. The completed log, based on the intern’s work, would then be used in SWQS rule development.
Specific to the Position: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS. Good writing skills preferred.
Preferred Area of Study: A major relating to the physical, biological, or environmental sciences, or environmental policy.
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.
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.
Posting Number: WRM-2025-19i
Closing Date: March 3, 2025
Start Date: June 16, 2025
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 401 East State Street, Trenton NJ, 08625
Internship Hours Per Week: Fully in person up to 35 hours per week
Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($18-$23 Per Hour)
Program: Water Resource Management – Division of Water Monitoring, Standards, and Pesticide Control – Bureau of Environmental Analysis, Restoration and Standards
Program Description: The Division of Water Monitoring Standards and Pesticide Control regulates pesticides and assesses New Jersey's waters to protect and manage public drinking water supplies, recreational uses, shellfish harvesting, and the health of aquatic organisms, in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
The Bureau of Environmental Analysis, Restoration and Standards (BEARS) conducts and coordinates water quality analysis and restoration, surface and ground water quality standards development, and environmental stewardship to protect, maintain, and enhance water quality for all waters of the State in accordance with the Federal Clean Water Act, New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act, and New Jersey Water Quality Planning Act.
Project Description: BEARS is updating the “Surface Water Quality Standards Classification of New Jersey” GIS layer to be consistent with recently released National Hydrography Datasets. All stream names in the updated layers follow the national Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). BEARS is also working with the Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries in a review of waterbodies eligible for trout-related reclassifications. As part of this effort, the intern will assist in cataloging changes in stream names, updates to antidegradation designations, and updates to trout classifications. The intern will work closely with the project team to review draft GIS feature layers. This work will also require consultation of historical records of the SWQS rule at N.J.A.C. 7:9B. The completed log, based on the intern’s work, would then be used in SWQS rule development.
Specific to the Position: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS. Good writing skills preferred.
Preferred Area of Study: A major relating to the physical, biological, or environmental sciences, or environmental policy.
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.
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.
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
