Project Manager - Abandoned Mines Investigations (Hourly) - NJ Department of Environmental Protection : Job Details

Open to: General Public

Work Week: 30 hrs per week* (Up to 944 hours max per fiscal year)

*Potential weekend work

Salary: $100 per hour

Opening Date: 8/7/2025

Closing Date : 9/4/2025

Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Water Resource Management

New Jersey Geological & Water Survey

29 Arctic Parkway

Ewing, NJ 08638

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under the direction of a supervisory official in a State department or agency, conducts and supervises the performance of professional staff engaged in the highly complex field and office work pertaining to sub-surface investigations of abandoned hard rock mines, soil compaction, mineral resources, and other related geological work; supervises and reviews the collection and analyses of highly complex geological and geotechnical data; coordinates and supervises geological projects involving full responsibility for planning, scientific research, recommendations, and implementation for all phases of projects. Analyzes the soils design work for roadways and pavements; does other related work as required.

Specific to the Position

The State of New Jersey is seeking a highly skilled individual to lead abandoned hard rock mine investigations and reclamation projects throughout the state. Selected applicant will work with staff from the NJ Department of Transportation, the NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development, and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to address multiple priority sites. Individuals should have documented proficiency with the research of historic mining activities, mapping the extent of individual mines using geophysical, drilling, and other exploratory techniques, the development of remediation plans, and management of successful reclamation projects. Experience with budgeting, project and contract management, and contractor oversight is required. Field work and travel is required.

Preferred Skill Set

Preference will be given to applicants with the Professional Engineer license or Professional Geologist license. Applicants who have experience working with northeast hard rock abandoned mines.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in geology, geophysics, mining, geologic engineering, or in a discipline appropriate to the position.

EXPERIENCE: Ten (10) years of experience in a field appropriate to the position. One (1) year of supervisory experience and demonstrated expertise in contract administration and budget management.

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.

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.

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 [email protected], or call CSC at (609) ###-#### 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

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

TES / Hourly employee benefits include:

• Earned Sick Time*

*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.