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SPFHS-2026-24 Principal Clerk Typist
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What they do
A Forest or Conservation Technician works with foresters and conservation scientists to help maintain forests and natural areas. Tracks data on water, soil, disease and insect damage in forest areas; tracks wildlife and maintain trails or campsites; monitors timber and logging activity; patrols and assists with forest fire prevention measures; provides information to the public on forest or natural areas conservation .
$39,449 / year median in New Jersey
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Division-Wide Work Week:
35 (35-hour)Work Week Salary:
(A12) $44,749.82- $64,522.
Opening Date:
July 27, 2026Closing Date:
August 10, 2026Existing Vacancies:
1 Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection State Parks, Forestry and Historic Sites State Forest Fire Service & Forestry Forest and Natural Lands- New Jersey Forest Service Bureau of Forest Management
- Region C 5555 Atlantic Avenue Mays Landing, NJ 08330 Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work in the Division of State Forest Fire Service & Forestry and meet the requirements below.
NOTE:
Successful completion of a clerical training program with a minimum of 700 classroom training hours or 30 semester hour credits in secretarial science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of experience indicated above. Coursework must include keyboarding skills, methods, and procedures; other courses may include, but not be limited to, office procedures, word processing, and business English. 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. 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.