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The Role
The Personnel Assistant 3 manages personnel operations, focusing on recruitment, employee engagement, hiring interns, and implementing outreach programs while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: 35-hour Work Week
Salary: (P22) $67,312.27- $98,503.27
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: 06/01/2026
Existing Vacancies: 2
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Human Resources
Human Resource Operations
436 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent DEP employees in a competitive title who work in the Division of Human Resources and meet the requirements below.
Description
Under the limited supervision of a Personnel Assistant 1 or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, performs moderately difficult personnel work pertinent to one or more major personnel program areas such as classification, recruitment, personnel orientation and training, personnel research, administrative services, employee counseling and personnel services, and management assistance; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
Position 1: Responsible for recruitment and promotional actions for DEP Programs. Reviews the credentials of all potential candidates to confirm that Civil Service requirements are met before appointment. Check for existing promotional packages or special/promotional lists when action is entered into HARP by Program and complete NOVs accurately. Ensure appointments are made timely, and that letters and PAWs are completed accurately, and PAWs are delivered to PMIS before cutoff. When promotional lists promulgate, send a copy to the AC Rep, ensure they are certified per Program’s wishes as soon as possible and disposed of by the disposition date, and that all CSC rules, regulations and processes are followed. Keep AC Reps informed of the status of their employees and send copies of appointment letters timely.
Position 2: Employee is responsible for working with programs to hire interns, plan and develop high school work development program and implement program; work with schools to develop partnerships. Research and select job fairs to attend, compile data from fairs and stay connected with attendees via emails and social media outreach. This role is vital to establish procedures within the Bureau of Human Resources Operations and enhance outreach and recruitment for the department.
Requirements
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 the personnel program of a public or private organization.
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 in business administration, personnel administration, public administration, management, or other related field from an accredited college or university; 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.
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: 35-hour Work Week
Salary: (P22) $67,312.27- $98,503.27
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: 06/01/2026
Existing Vacancies: 2
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Human Resources
Human Resource Operations
436 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent DEP employees in a competitive title who work in the Division of Human Resources and meet the requirements below.
Description
Under the limited supervision of a Personnel Assistant 1 or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, performs moderately difficult personnel work pertinent to one or more major personnel program areas such as classification, recruitment, personnel orientation and training, personnel research, administrative services, employee counseling and personnel services, and management assistance; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
Position 1: Responsible for recruitment and promotional actions for DEP Programs. Reviews the credentials of all potential candidates to confirm that Civil Service requirements are met before appointment. Check for existing promotional packages or special/promotional lists when action is entered into HARP by Program and complete NOVs accurately. Ensure appointments are made timely, and that letters and PAWs are completed accurately, and PAWs are delivered to PMIS before cutoff. When promotional lists promulgate, send a copy to the AC Rep, ensure they are certified per Program’s wishes as soon as possible and disposed of by the disposition date, and that all CSC rules, regulations and processes are followed. Keep AC Reps informed of the status of their employees and send copies of appointment letters timely.
Position 2: Employee is responsible for working with programs to hire interns, plan and develop high school work development program and implement program; work with schools to develop partnerships. Research and select job fairs to attend, compile data from fairs and stay connected with attendees via emails and social media outreach. This role is vital to establish procedures within the Bureau of Human Resources Operations and enhance outreach and recruitment for the department.
Requirements
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 the personnel program of a public or private organization.
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 in business administration, personnel administration, public administration, management, or other related field from an accredited college or university; 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.
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
- Six years of professional experience in personnel programs
- Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience
- Master's degree and one year of professional experience
- Valid driver's license in New Jersey if required for the job
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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.
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