What are the responsibilities and job description for the M&B-2026-3H Occupational Health Consultant (Hourly) position at NJ Department of Environmental Protection?
Open to: General Public
Work Week: 35 hours per week (Up to 944 hours max per fiscal year)
Hourly Rate: $25 per hour (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Opening Date: 7/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/05/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Management and Budget
Health Safety and Facility Management
Office of Occupational Health and Safety
428 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under close supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, assists in conducting onsite occupational health consultation visits with small businesses to expedite compliance with applicable standards, rules, and regulations; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
Under general direction of OOHS Manager, conducts on-site consultative visits and workplace evaluations to assist DEP staff in developing and implementing effective group specific occupational health/industrial hygiene programs; performs workplace or job specific surveys to identify, evaluate, monitor, and control occupational or environmental health hazards; assists DEP staff and/or work locations others to recognize and prevent recognized occupational or environmental health hazards; recommends effective controls to reduce or eliminate occupational exposures; prepares written reports of hazards observed and control measures applied; interacts with OOHS databases relative to job responsibilities and the tasks performed; does related work as required.
Preferred Skillset
Preference will go to candidates with experience conducting audiometric testing and respirator fit testing, preparing, and conducting training on health and safety topics, and experience conducting laboratory fume hood evaluations.
Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Public Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, the Biological, Physical, or Environmental Sciences, or Industrial or Chemical Engineering.
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.
SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.
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”.
Benefits
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:
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.
Work Week: 35 hours per week (Up to 944 hours max per fiscal year)
Hourly Rate: $25 per hour (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Opening Date: 7/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/05/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Management and Budget
Health Safety and Facility Management
Office of Occupational Health and Safety
428 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under close supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, assists in conducting onsite occupational health consultation visits with small businesses to expedite compliance with applicable standards, rules, and regulations; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position
Under general direction of OOHS Manager, conducts on-site consultative visits and workplace evaluations to assist DEP staff in developing and implementing effective group specific occupational health/industrial hygiene programs; performs workplace or job specific surveys to identify, evaluate, monitor, and control occupational or environmental health hazards; assists DEP staff and/or work locations others to recognize and prevent recognized occupational or environmental health hazards; recommends effective controls to reduce or eliminate occupational exposures; prepares written reports of hazards observed and control measures applied; interacts with OOHS databases relative to job responsibilities and the tasks performed; does related work as required.
Preferred Skillset
Preference will go to candidates with experience conducting audiometric testing and respirator fit testing, preparing, and conducting training on health and safety topics, and experience conducting laboratory fume hood evaluations.
Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Public Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, the Biological, Physical, or Environmental Sciences, or Industrial or Chemical Engineering.
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.
SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.
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”.
Benefits
TES / Hourly employee benefits include:
- Earned Sick Time*
- Enrollment in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan upon meeting minimum earnings threshold
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.
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