Job Description

Open to: General Public

Work Week: Up to 35 hours per week (up to 900 hours max per fiscal year)

Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hour

Opening Date: 06/23/2025

Closing Date: 07/14/2025

Existing Vacancies: 3

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Watershed and Land Management

Resilience, Engineering & Construction

Coastal Engineering

302 Marine Road

Forked River, NJ 08731

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below. Applicants who already filed for this posting need not reapply, as previously submitted resumes will be taken into consideration for this position.

Description

Under direction of a supervisor, in a state department or agency, assists in the operation and maintenance of various types of boats assigned to the unit; does related work as required.

Specific to the Position

Learns to assist in the marking and maintenance of the state's coastal waters, inland waterways, and lakes. Makes minor repairs and adjustments to flashing beacons. Performs maintenance work on channel marking equipment and materials. Makes minor repairs to gasoline and diesel engines on state-owned boats; adjusts and services the boat and its motor; cleans or replaces the points and plugs; cleans and adjusts filters and strainers, charges the batteries, greases, and oils movable parts. Operates hoisting gear to lift heavy objects and placement, removal, and maintenance of navigation aids. Assists in the proper storage of boats and equipment. Assists in the operation of patrol and work boats of varied sizes. Stores fuel; uses and stores life preservers, fire extinguishers, and flares; handles and stores lines (ropes) and anchors. Cleans and ventilates bilges. Prepares basic reports.

Preferred Skill Set

-Knowledge of the operation, servicing, cleaning, and maintenance of patrol boats and motors.

-Ability to learn to assist in the marking and maintenance of coastal waters, inland waterways, and lakes.

-Ability to properly use and store boats and related materials and equipment.

-Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Requirements

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.

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.

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 visit , email SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.

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

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 . 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.

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.

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