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SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN (I17)

Field and laboratory support for the Department of Environmental Protection: collecting samples, calibrating and servicing instruments, and keeping the chain of custody that decides whether a result can carry an enforcement action or is merely interesting.

A technician grade beneath the scientist series. Senior marks work done without direct supervision rather than supervision of others.

What the official title list records

  • Class of service: Competitive
  • Work week: 40
  • Salary code: I17
Code: 15833 State Competitive Range: I17 (FY 2027) Work week 40: FLSA coveredOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)
Salary: $54,672.91 - $79,523.11/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

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This title is filled by competitive examination.

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Who employs this title

Senior Environmental Technician appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Environmental Protection. It is also used at one independent authority, New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority.

State departments

Employer Employees
Department of Environmental Protection 1

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Independent authorities

Employer Employees
New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority 1

All authorities.

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Who employs this title

State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $65,750. The agencies employing the most are:

  • Environmental Protection (1)

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.

Definition

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