ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN (Non-Competitive)
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The one gate is a high school diploma.
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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 close supervision of a Principal Environmental Technician, Supervising Environmental Technician, Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, assists with the semi-skilled and technical engineering or investigation and inspection work in an environmental program; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
- Assists with the semi-skilled and technical field or office work in connection with a phase of environmental engineering, or environmental quality investigation and inspection work
- Participates in field surveys, collecting and analyzing samples such as air, soil or ground water
- Working as a member of a team, collects samples and/or specimens of air contaminants, vegetation, or other matter; packages field samples for laboratory analysis; transports samples to the laboratory
- Gathers pertinent data and information
- Key enters data into a prescribed computer database or spreadsheet
- Learns to conducts basic measurements and calculations
- Learns to set up, test, operate, calibrate and maintain specialized control and testing equipment, recording devices and measuring instruments used at designated monitoring sites
- Assists in the investigation and inspection of facilities for compliance with environmental regulations
- Assists in the preparation of reports involving engineering studies and surveys, including special environmental surveys
- Assists in the review of technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements
- Tabulates data; prepares maps, graphs, and charts associated with environmental studies
- Maintains records of samples, monitoring data, and specimens in accordance with established procedures
- Maintains essential records and files
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information system used by the agency, office, or related units
Education
Appointees will be required to provide verification of the satisfactory completion of one or more course in mathematics (algebra, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus or calculus) AND one or more course in science (physics, chemistry, environmental, or biological) required in various high school level college preparatory curriculum.
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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of basic algebra and geometry
- Ability to collect, analyze and interpret simple technical data
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
- Ability to learn to operate, calibrate, and perform simple maintenance on testing equipment and devices
- Ability to perform simple drafting operations, to read and interpret maps, diagrams, and charts, and to make related computations
- Ability to perform work in hazardous environments when assigned to a team conducting transportation-related environmental studies
- Ability to observe established safety rules and precautions
- Ability to make simple mathematic calculations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, and others involved in the work of the unit
- Ability to maintain essential 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 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.
Semester hour credits from an accredited college or university in subject areas identical to, or closely related to, the high school coursework identified above will be accepted towards meeting the educational requirement.
<b>SPECIAL NOTE:</b> The responsibility for ensuring that employees have satisfactorily completed the required education rests with the Appointing Authority.