New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
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F&W-2026-15 Administrative Assistant 3 (Repost)
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The Role
Provides high-level administrative support to the Assistant Commissioner and senior staff, including oversight and verification of reports, claims, and forms; investigates administrative problems and recommends solutions; coordinates procurement, travel, and other office processes; acts as main assistant to regulatory officers and government representatives.
Summary Generated by Built In
Open to: Program-Wide
Work Week: 3E (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P18) $58,222.22 - $84,763.22
Opening Date: 8/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Fish and Wildlife
Office of Assistant Commissioner
501 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for Fish and Wildlife Program and meet the requirements below.
Description
Assists the head of a Bureau or Service in a state department, institution, or agency by performing and coordinating administrative support services; does other related work.
Specific to Position
Will act as the main assistant to the Assistant Commissioner, regulatory officer and Government Rep providing oversite and verification of reports, claims, and forms; investigates administrative problems and recommends solutions.
Preferred Skill Set
Ability to multi-task; experience with procurement and travel.
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.
Five (5) years of professional experience in a business or government agency providing administrative support services and/or coordinating work activities.
OR
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.
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.
Benefits
As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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/
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.
Work Week: 3E (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P18) $58,222.22 - $84,763.22
Opening Date: 8/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Fish and Wildlife
Office of Assistant Commissioner
501 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for Fish and Wildlife Program and meet the requirements below.
Description
Assists the head of a Bureau or Service in a state department, institution, or agency by performing and coordinating administrative support services; does other related work.
Specific to Position
Will act as the main assistant to the Assistant Commissioner, regulatory officer and Government Rep providing oversite and verification of reports, claims, and forms; investigates administrative problems and recommends solutions.
Preferred Skill Set
Ability to multi-task; experience with procurement and travel.
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.
Five (5) years of professional experience in a business or government agency providing administrative support services and/or coordinating work activities.
OR
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.
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.
Benefits
As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Paid Benefit Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Alternative Workweek Program*
- Telework*
- Pension
- Deferred Compensation
- Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
- Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Commuter Tax Savings Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Tuition Reimbursement*
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/
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.
Skills Required
- Must be a permanent employee in a competitive title who works for the Fish and Wildlife Program (scope of eligibility).
- Five (5) years of professional experience in a business or government agency providing administrative support services and/or coordinating work activities.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year of professional administrative support experience (alternate qualification).
- All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from accredited institutions; foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date.
- Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; the State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship.
- Driver's license valid in New Jersey required if operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Experience with procurement and travel.
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What We Do
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is a government agency responsible for managing the state's natural resources, protecting its air, land, and water, and addressing issues related to pollution, thereby making New Jersey a stronger and fairer state.
