ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
  
  DEFINITION

       Under direction, is responsible for scientific investigations
  including field and office studies associated with environmental
  pollution abatement and land management; does related work as required.

  EXAMPLES OF WORK:

       Investigates known or potential environmental problems including
  correcting data, identifying statistical parameters, analyzing and
  reviewing of empirical findings, and writing of technical reports
  covering inferences of the results obtained.

       May be responsible for certain specific areas of investigation
  such as aquatic studies, woodland management, paleontological
  evaluation, geologic survey, or watershed regulation.

       May be required to supervise the total operation of a laboratory
  dealing with soil and water analysis.

       Serves as a public information source providing information
  concerning physical and natural science, archaeological and cultural
  history, and outdoor pursuits as they apply to public parks.

       Lectures and writes on matters pertaining to the advancement of an
  environmental ethic in keeping with the philosophy of public parks and
  open space preservation.

       Maintains equipment and takes readings associated with
  meteorological and forest fire potential recording systems.

       May perform all phases of work in the development and
  dissemination of publications.

       Utilizes photographic supplies and audiovisual equipment as
  required in the discharge of stated responsibilities.

       Assists in the preparation of annual budget requests.

       Makes authorized purchases.

       Organizes and maintains educational displays often incorporating
  live organisms.

       Supervises other employees as assigned.

       May operate a motor vehicle for transporting passengers to various
  sites.

           May be required to learn to utilize various types of
  electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
  agency, office, or related units.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  EDUCATION:

  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree
  in the environmental, biological, or chemical sciences or in
  environmental engineering.

  NOTE: A valid Professional Engineer's License issued by the
  New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineer's and Land Surveyors
  may be substituted for the degree in environmental engineering.

  EXPERIENCE:

           One (1) year of professional experience in environmental
  control work including field investigations and inspections and
  emvironmental impact analysis.

  NOTE: Possession of an environmentally oriented Master's
  degree in the environmental, biological, or chemical sciences, or in
  engineering may be substituted for the above work experience.

  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.

  KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

           Knowledge of the principles, theory, and techniques involved
  in the broad field of environmental sciences and of federal, state, and
  local laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to environmental
  pollution.

           Ability to conduct environmental impact studies,
  investigations, and inspections.

           Ability to analyze and evaluate the data collected, and to
  draw sound conclusions thereof.

           Ability to collect samples or perform tests in the field, and
  make evaluations and analysis.

           Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports
  containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

           Ability to analyze and interpret laws, rules, and regulations
  on matters having environmental impact.

           Ability to cooperate with the community and individual
  citizens on matters affecting the environment, and to organize 
  assigned field and technical work and develop effective work 
  methods.

           Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
  manual recording and information systems used by the agency, 
  office, or related units.

           Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
  English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American
  Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable 
  forms of communication.

           Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
  long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
  reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  
  If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause 
  the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

  This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
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State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
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Note
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

DJ   06/08/1992