ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 2 WATER RESOURCES (P25)
Water Resources
Career Family: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Environmental Scientist 2 Water Resources sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
The requirements come down to a master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $79,844 to $117,228.
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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 — $105,267 – $155,359
Its top salary lands around the 63rd 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 direction of an Environmental Scientist 4 or other supervisor in the Department of Environmental Protection, participates, as a team member, in scientific projects and programs in the fields of water supply and/or water pollution control, including water quality modeling and load allocations, computer applications, applied mathematics, thermo-dynamics, and/or other fields related to engineering and water quality management; does other related duties.
Examples of work
- Participates in the design, development, and conduct of research studies and surveys in the field of water quality management and/or water resources management.
- Participates in the organization and implementation of environmental engineering programs relating to water quality management.
- Provides scientific advice and assistance when computer application problems arise.
- Reviews and evaluates the impact of proposed legislation involving water quality management and/or water resources management.
- Participates in the preparation of project proposals for federal funds and in monitoring contracts.
- Participates in the development of environmental surveillance systems involving water and various pollutants and contaminants.
- Participates in the development of water quality models.
- Represents the department at meetings and conferences dealing with state water quality modeling programs.
- Keeps current with literature and new developments in water quality modeling, risk assessment, and nonprofit source analysis.
- Prepares correspondence.
- Prepares reports of water quality modeling 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, or in a field of engineering related to water resources.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in water quality modeling, water supply management, and/or environmental engineering involving ground and surface water programs.
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 duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the principles and practices environmental science and ecology.
- Knowledge of the ecological and toxicological effects of water pollution.
- Knowledge of the methods used to plan and conduct studies and surveys.
- Knowledge of research methods.
- Ability to participate in the design, development and execution of research studies and surveys.
- Ability to prepare, modify, run, and analyze results of water quality computer models.
- Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations, relating to the environment and apply them to specific situations.
- Ability to translate results of water quality models into individual wasteload allocations for discharges.
- Ability to read and interpret technical material, engineering specifications, reports and other scientific documents.
- Ability to provide scientific advice and assistance.
- Ability to participate in the development of environmental surveillance systems.
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a group.
- Ability to prepare correspondence.
- Ability to prepare scientific reports.
- Ability to maintain records and files.
- Ability 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, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform 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 essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 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.
A Doctorate degree in one of the physical, biological or environmental sciences may be substituted for the experience.