Open to: General Public
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P95) $55,690.52 (Non-Negotiable)
Opening Date: 11/9/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Management & Budget
Human Resource Operations
436 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under the direction of a supervisory officer in a State department, institution, or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on-the-job training in government personnel practices and procedures and their application and does work which will provide practical personnel experience; does related work.
Specific to the Position
This position is responsible for supporting the department’s human resources and talent acquisition functions, including system maintenance, recruitment efforts, employee development, and general HR support.
Key Responsibilities: Recruitment:
Learn to and assist with recruitment of full-time new hires & hourlies to the assigned program. Learn the promotional process (promotional announcement request, application summaries, processing of lists, etc.). Process journeyman actions and six-month salary increases. Utilize LinkedIn and other platforms to recruit new staff and maintain relationships with potential candidates.
Event and Program Support:
Assist in the planning and execution of networking events and career development programs to support employee growth and engagement. May attend career fairs.
HR Support:
Provide administrative support to HR Management, including report generation and completion of other assignments as needed.
Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
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.
Benefits
As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Paid Benefit Leave
Holiday Pay
Alternative Workweek Program*
Telework*
Pension
Deferred Compensation
Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
Commuter Tax Savings Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Tuition Reimbursement*
*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
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 email SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC 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…