WRM-2026-24 Analyst Trainee

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Trenton, NJ, USA
In-Office
53K-53K Annually
Mid level
Agency • Greentech • Social Impact
The Role
Receives training in analytical practices, report preparation, financial report review, and data analysis. Reviews and approves NJ Water Bank loan requisitions, prepares loan exhibits and federal funding applications, collects Clean Watersheds Needs Survey data, develops annual State Revolving Fund plans, and manages technical assistance and grant programs for disadvantaged communities.
Summary Generated by Built In
Open to: General Public
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P95) $53,281.62 (Non-negotiable)
Opening Date: 9/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/05/2026

Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Water Resource Management
Water Quality
Construction, Payments & Administration
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under the direction of a supervisor in a State department or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on the job training in analytic practices/procedures and application and research and preparation of reports, completes assignments which will provide practical analyst experience and/or learns to review and analyze financial reports; does other related work.
Specific to the Position
The Administrative Analysts in the Bureau of Construction, Payment & Administration’s (BCPA)  Payment Section are responsible for the review and approval of NJ Water Bank loan requisitions in accordance with allowable costs provisions in N.J.A.C. 7:22-5, the preparation of NJ Water Bank loan exhibits, the collection of data and documentation for the Clean Watersheds Needs Survey required under sections 205(a) and 516 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 U.S Code §1375), preparation of the state's annual federal Clean Water State Revolving (SRF) fund capitalization grant application and annual Clean Water SRF Intended Use Plan, and serve as project/grant managers in the new Water Bank Technical Assistance (TA) program for disadvantaged communities (DACs) and DAC TA planning and design grant program.
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.
Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.
OR
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
NOTE: “Professional experience” refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession’s concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act 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*
*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
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 email [email protected], 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 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

  • Four years of professional experience relevant to the position
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • Foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service
  • Valid New Jersey driver's license if operating a vehicle is necessary for essential duties
  • Authorization to work in the United States
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The Company
HQ: Trenton, NJ
2,900 Employees
Year Founded: 1970

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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