Jobs Title:
Environmental Services Trainee - New Jersey DEP, Natural Heritage Program

Post Date
5/13/2026

Expiration Date
6/5/2026

Details:
Position will report to the Administrator, Office of Natural Lands Management (ONLM), or other full-time ONLM employees and be trained in performing the following: botanical field surveys of rare and endangered plant species regulated by the DEP; biotic and environmental impact assessments; habitat suitability assessments; review of plans and environmental documents; report preparation; maintenance of essential records; attendance at internal and external meetings. Knowledge and background in botany, ecology, natural resource management, invasive plant species, conservation, or related discipline preferred. Persons with valid pesticide applicator license and herbicide use experience preferred.

Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or in Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or Physical Geography.

Comments:
Job Announcement and application instructions*: https://njdepartmentofenvironmentalprotection.applytojob.com/apply/CHfsH2QQVW/SPFHS202614-Environmental-Services-Trainee

*Application must be submitted through this website

Employer:
State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection
Contact:
Robert J. Cartica

Address:
Office of Natural Lands Management
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites
Forests & Natural Lands
P.O. Box 420, Mail Code 501-04
501 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625-0402

Work Phone:
6095080429

Fax:
N/A

Email:
bob.cartica@dep.nj.gov

Website:
https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/conservation/natural-lands/