ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 2 (P28)
Career Family: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Environmental Scientist 2 is a state title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
On pay it sits at the foot of the Environmental Scientist ladder. One promotion up is Environmental Scientist 3. Candidates need a master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $91,628 to $134,900.
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- Environmental Scientist 2 — $91,628 – $134,900 (this title)
- 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 80th 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 direction of an Environmental Scientist I, or other supervisory officer in a state department, institution, or agency, assists in assigned scientific projects and programs in the field of environmental science and may be charged with the responsibility for an assigned phase of such activity; does other related duties.
Examples of work
- Participates in projects and programs in the field of environmental science and may be responsible for an assigned phase of project or program.
- Provides scientific advice and assistance.
- Reviews and evaluates the impact of environmental legislation.
- Prepares project proposals for federal funds and in monitoring contracts.
- Coordinates various ecological activities within the department.
- Participates in the development of environmental surveillance systems involving air, water, solid waste disposal, pollutants and contaminants.
- Reviews research proposals.
- Represents the Department at meetings and conferences dealing with environmental science problems.
- Develops mathematically sound ecological models.
- Keeps current with trends of thought, literature and new developments in ecology and environmental science.
- Prepares correspondence.
- Prepares technical, scientific reports of environmental and ecological 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
Three (3) years of experience involving research and the application of the biological, environmental and/or physical 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 and practices of environmental science and ecology.
- Knowledge of the methods used to plan and conduct studies and surveys.
- Knowledge of the ecological and toxicological effects of air and water pollution.
- Knowledge of research methods.
- Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a group.
- Ability to evaluate scientific documents.
- Ability to compile and analyze data.
- Ability to coordinate activities with those of other programs or units.
- Ability to participate in the design, development and execution of research studies and surveys.
- Ability to prepare correspondence and scientific 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.
- CODE: 28/P28 - MCK 4/21/01 29/P29 -
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 two years of the required experience.