What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPFHS-2026-24 Principal Clerk Typist position at New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection?
Mays Landing, NJ
Full Time
Mid Level
Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: 35 (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (A12) $44,749.82 - $64,522.22
Opening Date: July 27, 2026
Closing Date: August 10, 2026
Existing 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.
Description
Under supervision, types and also performs routine, repetitive, clerical work of a varied nature; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
Candidate's duties will include data entry and filing related to the Private Lands forest management program, including correspondence to over 1,300 landowners enrolled in Farmland Assessment program. Additional correspondence to consultant foresters, municipal tax assessors, and other State, federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations. Generate the annual report for municipal tax assessors. Provide office staffing and perform other duties related to the Private Lands forest management program.
Preferred Skill Set
Knowledge of NJAC 18:15, NJAC 7:3 as well as Microsoft Access, ESRI ArcMap required. Ability to cohesively and coherently correspond with landowners, state and federal agencies, and consultant foresters is preferred.
Requirements
Two (2) years of experience in clerical work including typing.
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:
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.
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/
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.
Work Week: 35 (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (A12) $44,749.82 - $64,522.22
Opening Date: July 27, 2026
Closing Date: August 10, 2026
Existing 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.
Description
Under supervision, types and also performs routine, repetitive, clerical work of a varied nature; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
Candidate's duties will include data entry and filing related to the Private Lands forest management program, including correspondence to over 1,300 landowners enrolled in Farmland Assessment program. Additional correspondence to consultant foresters, municipal tax assessors, and other State, federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations. Generate the annual report for municipal tax assessors. Provide office staffing and perform other duties related to the Private Lands forest management program.
Preferred Skill Set
Knowledge of NJAC 18:15, NJAC 7:3 as well as Microsoft Access, ESRI ArcMap required. Ability to cohesively and coherently correspond with landowners, state and federal agencies, and consultant foresters is preferred.
Requirements
Two (2) years of experience in clerical work including typing.
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.
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.
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/
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.
Salary : $44,750 - $64,522