SUMMER 2024: Water Allocation & Well Permitting Intern

Title: Water Allocation & Well Permitting Intern

Posting Number: WRM-2024-5i 
Closing Date: February 26, 2023
Approximate Start Date of Internship: June 3, 2024
Approximate Duration of Internship: 8-12 weeks

Location: Trenton, NJ 08625

Program: Bureau of Water Allocation & Well Permitting / NJ Geologic & Water Survey Element /Division of Water Supply & Geoscience

Internship Hours Per Week: Fully in-person 21-35 hours per week.

Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($16-$21 Per Hour)

Project Description: Review water use registrations; water allocation permits and agricultural certifications for compliance and track and issue correspondence for entities with source capacities that exceed the regulatory threshold that are not properly permitted. 

Specific to the Position: The candidate should have database and research experience; Microsoft Suite Proficiency; Google/ Bing Maps knowledge; GIS knowledge. 

Preferred/Required Area of Study:  Seeking individuals enrolled at an accredited university / college obtaining a degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Earth Science or similar degree program. 

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 Civil Service Preference for Veterans (nj.gov)

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 (833) 691-0404.

Submit Resume and Internship Information Form by 4:00PM on the closing date to: 

NJDEP Internship Coordination Team 

DEPinternships@dep.nj.gov 

Please include the title and posting # of this Notice of Vacancy in the subject line of your e-mail

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.