Job Description:

Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary:(R29) $92,710.53 – $136,605.03
Opening Date: 4/23/2026
Closing Date: 5/07/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Human Resources
Office of Organizational Development & Training
440 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Human Resources and meet the requirements below.

Description
Under the general supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, performs duties of significant difficulty and/or supervises staff involved with review, analysis, and appraisal of current department administrative procedures, organization, and performance, and prepares recommendations for changes and/or revision therein; Supervises staff and work activities. Prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.

Specific to the Position
Provide supervision to members of the Office of OD&T Learning and Development (L&D) design team in their daily responsibilities. Assist Manager of OD&T with day-to-day management of the office.

Supervises, leads, reviews, and evaluates the L&D team members’ design and deliverance of training programs. Supervises and/or develops clear support resources that address the Department’s evolving needs resulting from attrition and organizational growth. Supervises the development and analysis of statistical and operating reports, surveys to support departmental goals to create department-wide employee development initiatives.

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.

Eight (8) years of professional experience involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of budget, organization, administrative practices, operational methods, management operations, or data processing applications, or any combination thereof, which shall have included responsibility for the recommendation, planning, and/or implementation of improvements in a business or government agency.

OR

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

OR

Possession of a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

NOTE: “Professional experience” refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession’s principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one’s own judgment 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.

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 Veteran’s Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran’s Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit

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.

DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.

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.