Cier-2026-6h - program specialist (land surveyor) (hourly)

Open to: General Public

Work Week: Up to 35 hours per week (Up to 944 hours max per fiscal year)

Salary: $35 - $50 per hour

Opening Date: 8/20/2026

Closing Date: Open Until Position is Filled

Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection
Community Investment & Economic Revitalization
Green Acres
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under the direction of a supervisor in a local department, or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on the job training in analytic practices/procedures and their application; completes assignments which will provide practical analyst experience; does other related work.

Specific to the Position

Appointee will review land surveys submitted by local governments, nonprofit organizations, and state-hired surveyors for pending land acquisition transactions to ensure compliance with Green Acres Scope of Survey Services and state survey standards. Interested individuals must hold current active licensure as a New Jersey Land Surveyor. Successful applicant will prepare project-specific survey scope of work for land proposed for acquisition, and will work with GIS staff to map open space and with DEP programs to identify and resolve boundaries and encroachments on parkland. Experience with Auto-Cad and Arc GIS and reviewing title reports a plus. Please apply if you are a team player who wants to work with great people and play a key role in advancing the Green Acres mission of preserving land in perpetuity.

Requirements

NOTE: 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.

• Six (6) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying, and/or evaluating agency programs and services.
• OR
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
• OR
• Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

NOTE: "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.

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.

Veteran's Preference

To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/

Employee Benefits

TES / Hourly employee benefits include:
Earned Sick Time*
*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.

Residency

All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.

Authorization to Work

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.

DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.