Open to: General Public
Work Week: 40 (40-hour) Work Week
Salary: (O10) $38,958.09 - $55,988.89
Opening Date: 9/08/2025
Closing Date: 9/29/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites
New Jersey Forest Service-Forest Resource Education Center/Nursery
495 Don Connor Boulevard
Jackson Township, NJ 08527
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet requirements below.
Description
Under direction of a Head Grounds Worker or other supervisory official in a state institution or department, does tasks involved in the maintenance of grounds; does other related duties as required.
Specific to Position
The appointee will perform a variety of grounds worker duties, which include preparing seedbeds at the nursery; planting, transplanting, and caring for seedlings and trees; ensuring that non-cultivated areas are properly maintained; operating power equipment including forestry equipment, trucks, and snowplows. This position is designated as a DEP “Weather Essential Employee” and selected candidate may need to report even during State closures.
•Intermittent employees must work 11 out of the 12 months in a Fiscal Year.
•Intermittent employees are paid at an hourly rate, not salary.
•Benefit Time earned is as follows: 174 Hours Worked = 1 Sick Day/1 Vacation Day/4 Hours of Administrative Leave.
•Intermittent employees do not get Dental insurance.
•Intermittent employees are not eligible for state pension membership, but are eligible for Deferred Compensation.
•Health benefits coverage will be effective the first day of the first coverage period that includes January 1 of the given year, provided the Intermittent employee had a minimum of 750 regular pay status hours in the prior fiscal year (July-June).
Requirements
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience in the performance of semiskilled grounds keeping work.
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.
Appointees may be required to obtain a NJ Certified Pesticide Applicator's or Operator's Permit in the required categories.
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 visit SAME Program, email SAME@csc.nj.gov, 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 -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”.
Benefits
As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
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.
DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.
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.
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