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The Role
Supports budget monitoring, payment voucher and purchase order processing, vendor compliance, NJStart assistance, and administration of Forest Fire Service grants via SAGE. Reviews administrative procedures, ensures budgetary control across divisions, liaises with grant recipients, and prepares recommendations for process improvements to maintain compliance with state procurement standards.
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Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P21) $64,340.11- $94,061.71
Opening Date: 6/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/9/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites
Forest Fire Management
Forest Fire Service
501 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Forest Fire Management that meets the requirements below.
Description
Under the limited supervision of an Administrative Analyst 4 or other supervisor in a state department, institution, or agency, assists in the review, analysis, and appraisal of current department administrative procedures, organization, and performance, and helps to prepare recommendations for changes and/or revisions; does related duties.
Specific to the Position
Ensures accurate processing of payment vouchers and purchase orders for both federal and state-funded accounts. This role maintains budgetary control and compliance across multiple New Jersey Forest Fire Service divisions while overseeing NJStart assistance and vendor compliance in accordance with State procurement standards. Administers sub-grants within SAGE (System for Administering Grants Electronically) for all Forest Fire related assistance grants and serves as the primary liaison to grant recipients.
Preferred Skill Set
The role requires strong budget monitoring skills across multiple divisions, familiarity with NJStart and vendor compliance processes, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Effective analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential to ensure compliance and support uninterrupted operations.
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 involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of budget, organization, administrative practices, operational methods, management operations, or data processing applications, or any combination thereof, which shall have included responsibility for recommendation, planning, and/or implementation of improvements in a business or government agency.
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 Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting; 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.
service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.
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.
Employee 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: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P21) $64,340.11- $94,061.71
Opening Date: 6/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/9/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites
Forest Fire Management
Forest Fire Service
501 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Forest Fire Management that meets the requirements below.
Description
Under the limited supervision of an Administrative Analyst 4 or other supervisor in a state department, institution, or agency, assists in the review, analysis, and appraisal of current department administrative procedures, organization, and performance, and helps to prepare recommendations for changes and/or revisions; does related duties.
Specific to the Position
Ensures accurate processing of payment vouchers and purchase orders for both federal and state-funded accounts. This role maintains budgetary control and compliance across multiple New Jersey Forest Fire Service divisions while overseeing NJStart assistance and vendor compliance in accordance with State procurement standards. Administers sub-grants within SAGE (System for Administering Grants Electronically) for all Forest Fire related assistance grants and serves as the primary liaison to grant recipients.
Preferred Skill Set
The role requires strong budget monitoring skills across multiple divisions, familiarity with NJStart and vendor compliance processes, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Effective analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential to ensure compliance and support uninterrupted operations.
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 involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of budget, organization, administrative practices, operational methods, management operations, or data processing applications, or any combination thereof, which shall have included responsibility for recommendation, planning, and/or implementation of improvements in a business or government agency.
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 Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting; 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.
service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.
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.
Employee 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
- Permanent employee in a competitive title within the Division of Forest Fire Management (scope of eligibility)
- Six years of professional experience reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating budgets, administrative practices, operational methods, management operations, or data processing applications (includes planning/implementation responsibilities)
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of relevant professional experience
- Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting and one year of relevant professional experience
- Provide accredited degree transcripts or foreign degree evaluation by the closing date
- Authorized to work in the United States per DHS/USCIS regulations
- Must establish and maintain principal residence in New Jersey within one year of hire
- Driver's license valid in New Jersey if vehicle operation is necessary to perform duties
- Familiarity with NJStart and vendor compliance processes
- Experience administering sub-grants in SAGE and serving as a grant liaison
- Strong budget monitoring, accuracy, attention to detail, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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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.
