SPFHS-2026-12 Parks & Wildlife Maintenance Specialist 4 (REPOST)

Open to: Division-Wide Work Week: 40 (40-hour) Work Week Salary: (R21) $64,340.11 - $94,061.71 Opening Date: 5/26/2026 Closing Date: 6/9/2026 Existing Vacancies: ****5

Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites New Jersey State Parks

Wharton State Forest 31 Batsto Road Hammonton, NJ 08037

Brendan T. Byrne State Forest Mile Marker 1, Highway Route 72 East New Lisbon, NJ 08064

Parvin State Park 701 Almond Road Pittsgrove, NJ 08318

Allaire State Park 4265 Atlantic Ave Wall Township, NJ 07727

Round Valley Recreation Area 1220 Stanton-Lebanon Road Lebanon, NJ 08833

Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees in a competitive title in the Division of New Jersey State Parks who meet the requirements below.

Applicants who have already filed for previous posting need not reapply, as previously submitted resumes will be taken into consideration for this position.

Description Under the direction of a higher-level supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), supervises staff and performs the skilled and/or semiskilled tasks associated with the construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of structures, facilities, equipment, and grounds at assigned state parks, forests, recreational areas, historic sites, wildlife management areas, marinas, or any other state-owned facilities within the Natural and Historic Resource Program area; may participate in the preparation of area budgets to include obtaining bids for services and equipment; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.

Specific to Position This position supervises maintenance staff and oversees the maintenance of infrastructure, grounds and satellite areas of the park providing for the life, health, and safety of the visiting public. Historic facilities, public facilities and venues require varying levels of maintenance to include plumbing, carpentry, masonry, heating and cooling, grounds care, playground maintenance, janitorial services, Corporate Business Tax maintenance projects; vehicle/equipment maintenance. Does other related work.

*Due to nature of the role, this position is performed exclusively on-site.

Preferred Skill Set Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Suite to complete employees' ePARs, price quotes, logs, proposals, and other documents needed to perform maintenance supervisor duties.

Requirements EXPERIENCE**:**Five (5) years of experience involving the maintenance, renovation, construction, repair, and/or improvement of facilities, buildings, grounds, or wildlife/fishery management areas, including skilled and/or semiskilled carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, mechanical, painting, landscaping, and/or other related work, one (1) year of which shall have been in a lead worker capacity.

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 essential duties of the position.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

Appointees may be required to obtain a valid New Jersey Boat Operator’s license.

Special Notes: Appointees may be required to obtain a NJ Certified Pesticide Applicator’s or Operator’s License in the required categories based on area of assignment.

Appointees may be designated as essential personnel and must report to their workstation during emergency situations.

Appointees may be required to attend required training courses to obtain certifications that may be required based on area of assignment.

Appointees may be required to wear an appropriate respirator and complete an annual training course in respiratory protection.

Appointees may be required to successfully complete a forest fire training course administered by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

Benefits As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Benefit Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Alternative Workweek Program*
• Telework*
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Commuter Tax Savings Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

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 https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-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”.

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.