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NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
POSTING #: 25-00151
TITLE: Analyst Trainee 

ISSUE DATE: 6/23/2025
CLOSING DATE: 7/7/2025
DIVISION: LRCD/Environmental Resources 

LOCATION: Ewing
UNIT: Environmental Resources/Director's Office
SALARY: $56,253.35
WORK WEEK: 40 hours
 

DESCRIPTION
 

STUDENTS ANTICIPATING GRADUATION IN AUGUST 2025 ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
 

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is seeking applications for candidates for the position of Analyst Trainee within the Division of Environmental Resources. Analyst Trainees are assigned a 40 - hour work week. Analyst Trainees are assigned a 40 - hour work week. Current starting salary is $56,253.35 and after six months is $58,817.70
 

The Department of Transportation (DOT) currently offers a telework pilot program, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work at your primary residence outside of your assigned DOT work location. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired NJDOT employees to establish, and then maintain,
principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
 

New hires will not be eligible for the telework pilot program until they successfully complete their 4 - month working test period.
 

The Division of Environmental Resources is responsible for a wide range of environmental services including obtaining state and federal environmental approvals for federal and state funded transportation projects and administrated by various units within NJDOT, provides technical guidance regarding legislation, regulations and policies related to the
environment and transportation, and ensuring the business practices at facilities owned and operated by NJDOT are in compliance with governing state and federal environmental regulations.


The Division consists of three (3) business units that have distinct responsibilities: the Project Development Group, the Environmental Policy Group, and the Environmental Services Support Unit (ESSU).
• The Project Development Group is responsible for a wide range of environmental support services including obtaining state and federal approvals for transportation projects funded by NJDOT and administered by various units within Local Resources and Community Development and other areas of NJDOT as needed.
• The Environmental Policy Group is responsible for coordinating reviews of proposed legislation, regulations or policies related to the environment and transportation and for providing technical advice to NJDOT units and Senior Leadership on policy - making decisions related to environmental issues. Serves as NJDOT's central point
of contact for environmental policy.
• The ESSU provides full support to NJDOT's Divisions of Operations and Administration to ensure the business practices at facilities owned and operated by NJDOT are in compliance with governing state and federal regulations related to storm water management, storage/disposal of hazardous materials and site remediation.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Analyst Trainee position within the Division of Environmental Resources involves learning and assisting in the administration and management of environmental contracts. The position supports Division leadership and environmental staff by helping to implement a contract administration program. Responsibilities include assisting with establishing funding sources for consultant services, developing procurement packages, and
supporting the review of proposals. The Analyst Trainee will participate in the selection process of firms, help prepare contracts, assist with overseeing invoicing, and support contract closeout procedures. Additionally, the role includes learning to prepare contract modifications and issuing Task Orders as appropriate.


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.
 

Preferred Skills
- Strong analytical skills and time management skills.
- Experience in the review and evaluation of fiscal and/or administrative practices and providing recommendations for changes and improvements.
- Experience in preparing, reviewing, evaluating, awarding, and closing out of contracts.
- Experience in investigating records including account records, invoices and ledgers.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
 

For more information regarding this position, please refer to: http://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/55301.htm
 

BENEFITS PACKAGE
As a NJ State Department, NJDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health Care (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care)
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative days)
• Training & Tuition Aid Opportunities
 

TO APPLY
You must apply through the NJDOT website at: https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/about/employ/openings.shtm
Submit a complete packet by the closing date that includes the following documents:
• NJ State Application for Employment (Application instructions can be found at link above)
• Letter of interest
• Current resume
• Copy of unofficial transcript OR foreign degree evaluation

IMPORTANT NOTES
Proof of Degree: You must provide transcript or evaluation of your UNDERGRADUATE degree.
Foreign Degree Evaluation: If you obtained your undergraduate degree outside of the US, you MUST provide a Foreign Degree Evaluation from a USA recognized evaluation service agency that includes a course - by - course evaluation in order to be deemed eligible. Failure to provide evaluation will result in your application being disqualified.
 

Incomplete Packets: Applicants MAY NOT be considered if they fail to provide all requested documents upon initial submittal or fail to follow instructions when submitting electronically. Applicants will be selected for an interview on the basis of their application/resume.
 

Current State employees: Any appointments made that involve movement may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional lists in their former unit.
 

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. NJDOT does not provide sponsorship or accept student OPT/CPT program, F1 or H1B work authorization visas.
 

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."
 

NJDOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email dot - hr.ada@dot.nj.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case - by - case basis.
 

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program
visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC 609 - 292 - 4144, option 3.
 

New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer