ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 1 (P22)
Career Family: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
To land Environmental Scientist 1 in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
It is the top of the Environmental Scientist ladder, a grade above Environmental Scientist 4. To be eligible you bring a master's degree and 1 year of relevant experience. The FY 2027 range lands between $69,668 and $101,951.
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See where to apply for this title →Pay ladder: Environmental Scientist series
- Environmental Scientist 2 — $91,628 – $134,900
- Environmental Scientist 3 — $91,628 – $134,900
- Environmental Scientist 4 — $100,498 – $148,187
- Environmental Scientist 1 — $69,668 – $101,951 (this title)
Its top salary lands around the 48th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY 2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
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. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the general supervision of an Environmental Scientist 4 or other Supervisor in a state department, institution or agency, assists, as one of a team, in projects and programs in environmental science; performs assigned toxicological work and may have the responsibility for an assigned phase of a program; does other related duties.
Examples of work
- Participates in the development, organization and coordination of environmental health programs.
- Collects and evaluates data from laboratory analysis of industrial hygiene and environmental air samples.
- Provides scientific advice and assistance.
- Researches scientific literature for information on the toxicology of industrial and environmental chemicals, engineering methods of control, and personal protection equipment.
- Participates in the coordination of environmental activities within the Division and its sub-units.
- Identifies potential hazards resulting from environmental pollutants.
- Reviews toxicological data.
- Participates in the development of environmental health assessment programs.
- Keeps current with trends of thought, literature and new programs in environmental science.
- Prepares correspondence.
- Prepares technical and scientific reports or environmental and other matters containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Maintains records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in one of the physical, biological or environmental sciences.
Experience
One (1) year of experience involving research in the application of the physical, biological or environmental sciences.
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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the principles of environmental science and ecology.
- Knowledge of the methods used to conduct research.
- Knowledge of the ecological and toxicological effects of air and water pollution.
- Ability to coordinate activities with those of other units.
- Ability to read and interpret laws rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
- Ability to read and interpret toxicological data.
- Ability to identify potential health hazards resulting from environmental pollutants.
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a group.
- Ability to compile and analyze data.
- Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.
- Ability to maintain records and files.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.