PERMIT COORDINATION OFFICER 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (R26)
Environmental Protection
Career Family: PERMIT COORDINATION OFFICER
Permit Coordination Officer 2 Environmental Protection 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 Permit Coordination Officer ladder. One promotion up is Permit Coordination Officer 1 Environmental Protection, whose band tops out about $5,887 higher. On paper it calls for a bachelor's degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $83,582 to $122,832, and state payroll currently lists 3 people in the title, most of them at Environmental Protection.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Permit Coordination Officer 2 Environmental Protection appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Environmental Protection.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Environmental Protection | 3 |
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 (this title)
- Permit Coordination Officer 1 Environmental Protection — $87,507 – $128,719
Promoting to Permit Coordination Officer 1 Environmental Protection raises the top of the band by about $5,887. Its top salary lands around the 69th 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 3 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $99,717. The agencies employing the most are:
- Environmental Protection (3)
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 general supervision of a supervising official or a program manager in the Department of Environmental Protection, supervises the unit responsible for processing and approving 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 supervisory duties. Supervises staff and work activities. Prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff.
Examples of work
Supervises, consults, advises and provides information to individuals, homeowners, businesses, industries and trade associations on permit, license, certification and/or registration application procedures. Proposes and prepares outreach documents and delivers presentations on permit, license, certification, and/or registration requirements and application procedures as required. Advises applicants of State permits necessary for the construction of projects and business operations. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Prepares and recommends specific rules, regulations and possible legislative initiatives, and other methods to improve the permitting, licensing, certification and/or registration process. Takes a supervising role in meetings involving the regulated community regarding permit, license, certification and/or registration approvals. Provides information to applicants concerning procedures and/or application requirements. Takes a supervising role as rule writer as assigned. Provides training to staff to allow for efficient unit operations. Proposes and implements methods to simplify or consolidate application forms and other related documents to improve the efficiency of issuing permits, licenses, certifications, and/or registrations. Reviews application forms and other documents required for the submission and processing of permits, licenses, certifications and/or registrations from all State Departments. Ensures data quality for all aspects of unit operations. Analyzes unit reports and operations for process improvements and suggest changes to program manager. Prioritizes unit work assignments. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with the regulated community and those supervised in the work of the unit. May consult, advise and provide technical information to the Office of Business Advocacy. Assists eligible applicant and Cabinet Committee to complete the permits and obtain review of the permit applications. Prepares and reviews reports. Gathers information for the Statewide Construction Permits. Utilizes various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. 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 needed by individual and businesses in the program where the documents are issued. 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 and solve complex problems related to work unit responsibilities. Ability to review and analyze information for the permit review process. Ability to provide police guidance and assistance in the permit, license, certification, and/or registration 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 supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. 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. Eight (8) 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 four (4) 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.