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NJ Department of Environmental Protection2 days ago

AEMS-2026-31 Management Assistant (Internal Posting)

$56,253–$81,897 year

On-site · Trenton, New Jersey, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown
Industry
Environmental Services

Job Summary

Administrative role supporting a DEP manager, acting as liaison with stakeholders, coordinating public meetings, managing projects and reports, maintaining databases (NJEMS and contracts), overseeing interviews/hiring processes, and developing standard operating procedures for the Division; requires strong knowledge of administrative processes, budget and HR needs, and capacity to work cooperatively with staff and the public.

Required Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of professional experience performing complex administrative support work which must have included the interpretation, verification and/or application of department/agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience
  • Professional experience refers to analytical, evaluative, and interpretive work with authority to act and make informed decisions
  • Driver's license valid in New Jersey is required if operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties
  • All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university; foreign degrees must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date

Desired Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of professional experience performing complex administrative support work including interpretation, verification and/or application of department/agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience
  • Telework (teleworking option described in benefits)
  • Experience coordinating public meetings, managing projects, running reports, maintaining databases (NJEMS and contracts)
  • Experience conducting interviews, hiring and departure procedures
  • Ability to write and implement standard operating procedures for a division
  • Ability to represent the division for budgetary and human resources needs
  • Understanding of public sector administrative processes and records management

Additional Requirements

  • Authorization to Work in the United States; Department of Homeland Security/USCIS regulations compliance
  • Residency requirement: establish principal residence in New Jersey within one year of employment per New Jersey First Act
  • Equal Opportunity Employer; ADA accommodations available upon request
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AEMS-2026-31 Management Assistant (Internal Posting) · NJ Department of Environmental Protection

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