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The Role
Performs fiscal, statistical, and budgetary analyses for Forests & Natural Lands; conducts accounting and cost analyses, audits unit accounts, prepares reconciliations, develops fiscal database tools, monitors funding and spending allocations, and supports procurement and federally funded grant compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P26) $80,755.57 - $118,678.17
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 Service
Forest and Natural Lands
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 general supervision of an Administrative Analyst 4 or other supervisor in a state department, institution, or agency, performs the review, analysis, and appraisal of current department administrative procedures, organization, and performance and helps to prepare recommendations for changes and/or revisions; does other related duties.
Specific to the Position
Candidate will be responsible for conducting statistical, fiscal, and budgetary analyses for Forests & Natural Lands programs, along with performing accounting and cost analysis. Responsible for the design and development of fiscal database programs for the collection of monies and monitoring all funding and spending allocations. Audits the units accounts for accuracy. Prepares and reconciles monthly and annual accounts statements. Support procurement and purchasing activities related to federally funded grants, ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations and grant requirements.
Preferred Skill Set
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills. Working experience with the NJ Financial System.
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.
Seven (7) 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 the 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 three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting; and two (2) years 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: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P26) $80,755.57 - $118,678.17
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 Service
Forest and Natural Lands
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 general supervision of an Administrative Analyst 4 or other supervisor in a state department, institution, or agency, performs the review, analysis, and appraisal of current department administrative procedures, organization, and performance and helps to prepare recommendations for changes and/or revisions; does other related duties.
Specific to the Position
Candidate will be responsible for conducting statistical, fiscal, and budgetary analyses for Forests & Natural Lands programs, along with performing accounting and cost analysis. Responsible for the design and development of fiscal database programs for the collection of monies and monitoring all funding and spending allocations. Audits the units accounts for accuracy. Prepares and reconciles monthly and annual accounts statements. Support procurement and purchasing activities related to federally funded grants, ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations and grant requirements.
Preferred Skill Set
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills. Working experience with the NJ Financial System.
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.
Seven (7) 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 the 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 three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting; and two (2) years 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
- Be a permanent employee in a competitive title who works for the Division of Forest Fire Management (scope of eligibility)
- Seven years professional experience involving review, analysis, and evaluation of budgets, administrative practices, operations, or data processing applications (or combination as described)
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and three years of relevant professional experience (alternative qualification)
- Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting and two years of relevant professional experience (alternative qualification)
- Experience with procurement and purchasing activities related to federally funded grants and ensuring compliance with federal regulations
- Driver's license valid in New Jersey if operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties
- Authorization to work in the United States (State does not provide sponsorship)
- Working experience with the NJ Financial System
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Experience designing and developing fiscal database programs and performing accounting/cost analysis, account audits, and monthly/annual reconciliations
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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.
