Administrative Assistant

Open to: General PublicWork Week: 20-25 hours per weekSalary: $25 per hourOpening Date: 242025Closing Date: 2252025Existing Vacancies: 1ProgramLocationDepartment of Environmental ProtectionCommunity Investment & Economic RevitalizationGreen Acres401 East State StreetTrenton, NJ 08625Scope of EligibilityOpen to applicants who meet the requirements below.DescriptionAssists 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 the PositionWork with Green Acres and DEP staff to review Recreation and Open Space Inventories that are submitted by municipalities and counties that receive Green Acres funding. Research online property tax records and maps, compare documents, and work with municipalities and counties to finalize lists of land held for recreation and conservation purposes. Attention to detail and experience with Microsoft Excel are critical to this position. Commitment to land preservation and recreation helpful as these documents are used to protect open space and parks in New Jersey. Assist with the Green Acres Local and Nonprofit Assistance Program as needed.RequirementsApplicants 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 andor coordinating work activities.ORPossession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.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.LicenseAppointees 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.SAME ApplicantsIf 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 visit SAME Program, email , or call Civil Service Commission at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.Veteran's PreferenceTo qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preferencestatus, 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 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 WorkSelected 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 EmploymentThe 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.The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.

Created: 2025-02-21