The New Jersey Pinelands Commission is an independent state agency whose mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural and cultural resources of the Pinelands National Reserve, and to encourage compatible economic and other human activities consistent with that purpose. The Commission implements a comprehensive plan that guides land use, development, and natural resource protection programs in the 938,000-acre Pinelands Area of southern New Jersey.

The Commission Science Office is seeking a full-time research scientist to be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team that studies Pinelands ecology. Key responsibilities include using radio telemetry to monitor snake and turtle movements, participating in various aspects of a long-term environmental monitoring program, analyzing and interpreting complex data sets, providing technical assistance to Commission offices and other institutions, and public outreach and education. The selected candidate must be comfortable handling venomous and non-venomous snakes and must be willing to learn how to surgically implant radio transmitters into snakes.

Duties and Qualifications

Well-qualified candidates will have strong research experience, be proficient in statistical analysis and ESRI GIS software, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to write scientific manuscripts for journal publication. The selected candidate must be willing to work alone outdoors and be able to drive and walk to remote study sites under adverse field conditions. Applicants should be interested in gaining an understanding of the natural resources of the Pinelands and the Pinelands Commission operating procedures. Time and project management skills are important as all science staff work on multiple projects with competing deadlines. The candidate must be able to work individually and as part of a research team to achieve goals.

Required skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well the ability to use Teams to facilitate remote collaboration. A valid driver’s license is required. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Full benefits

package includes paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, health and dental insurance, life insurance, and enrollment in the public employee’s retirement system. The position will be eligible for participation in the State’s telework pilot program.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in biology, natural, or environmental science or related field and one year experience in environmental research or monitoring. A Master’s degree may substitute for one year required experience. Preference will be given to those with advanced degrees.

RESIDENCY: The New Jersey First Act (P.L. 2011, c. 70) requires all new employees to reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you do not live in New Jersey, within one year of hire, you must either establish residency in the State of New Jersey or successfully receive an exemption from the Employee Residency Review Committee.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample via e-mail to humanresources@pinelands.nj.gov by the closing date. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. For more information, see www.nj.gov/pinelands.

ERG, an environmental and engineering consulting firm, is currently seeking attorneys to provide part-time support as a Hearing Officer to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED).  The Hearing Officer serves the NMED Cabinet Secretary by conducting permitting, adjudicatory and other hearings for the Secretary in a variety of programs, including air quality, solid waste, hazardous waste, liquid waste, ground water and construction programs. The Hearing Officer also occasionally serves the Secretary in his role as Chair of the Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) by conducting hearings for the Commission.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Conduct hearings in accordance with appropriate procedure and practice;
• Rule on motions, procedural requests, and offers of proof;
• Administer oaths and affirmations, examining witnesses and ruling on the admissibility of evidence;
• Require parties to attend conferences for argument on motions or discussion of simplification of the issues; and
• Prepare recommended decisions for final action by the Cabinet Secretary.

We are looking to fill three to five part-time positions or award subcontracts to fulfil this need as soon as possible. Attorneys must be licensed (or willing to become licensed) to practice law in New Mexico. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys, especially those in environmental law. If you are interested, please contact Joanna Kind at Joanna.kind@erg.com.