PERMIT COORDINATION OFFICER 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (P23)
Environmental Protection
Career Family: PERMIT COORDINATION OFFICER
In New Jersey, Permit Coordination Officer 1 Environmental Protection is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
Of the 2 Permit Coordination Officer grades this one pays the most, sitting just above Permit Coordination Officer 2 Environmental Protection. The stated bar is a bachelor's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma. The FY 2027 range lands between $72,896 and $106,798, and state payroll currently lists 7 people in the title, most of them at Environmental Protection.
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Permit Coordination Officer 1 Environmental Protection appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Environmental Protection.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Environmental Protection | 7 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Pay ladder: Permit Coordination Officer series
- Permit Coordination Officer 2 Environmental Protection — $83,582 – $122,832
- Permit Coordination Officer 1 Environmental Protection — $72,896 – $106,798 (this title)
Its top salary lands around the 54th 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.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 7 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $86,809. The agencies employing the most are:
- Environmental Protection (7)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
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 close supervision of a Permit Coordination Officer 2 Environmental Protection, or other program manager or supervisor in the Department of Environmental Protection, processes and approves permits, licenses, certifications and/or registration applications and provides services to Applicants who are operating, locating or expanding businesses within New Jersey; does other related duties.
Examples of work
Consults, advises and provides information to businesses and industries on permit license, certification and/or registration application procedures. Advises applicants of State permits necessary for the construction of projects or business operations. Provides information to applicants concerning procedures and/or application requirements. May prepare and recommend rules, regulations and possible legislative initiative, and other methods to effectuate permit coordination goals to the Committee. Proposes methods to simplify or consolidate applications, forms and other related documents to improve the efficiency of issuing permits, licenses, certifications, registrations, and/or to improve processes for various authorization and application procedures Reviews application forms and other documents required for the submission and processing of permits from all State Departments. May consult, advise and provide technical information to the Office of Business Advocacy. Assists eligible applicants in completing the permit applications. Implements data quality procedures and prepares reports to insure quality control of all electronic data. Prepares reports to prioritize work and track work outputs and other reports as required. Gathers information for the Statewide Construction Permits. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems, including NJEMs, used by the agency, office, or related units.
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 types of permits licenses, certifications and/or registrations likely to be needed for individuals and businesses for the operation, relocation or expansion of business Knowledge of the methods used to analyze information. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the unit. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to provide guidance and assistance in the permit, licenses, certifications and/or registrations approval process. Ability to review and analyze information for the permit review process. 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. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional experience in processing and approving permits, licenses, certifications, and/or registrations, including providing compliance assistance, customer service, and information to the public for the completion of permit, license, certification, and/or registration applications. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.