Title: Offshore Wind Research and Monitoring Initiative Intern
Posting Number: DSR-2025-9i
Closing Date: March 3, 2025
Start Date: June 16, 2025
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 428 East State Street, Trenton NJ 08625

Internship Hours Per Week: Fully in person up to 35 hours per week

Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($18-$23 Per Hour)

Program: New Jersey Offshore Wind Research and Monitoring Initiative (RMI)

Program Description: The Research and Monitoring Initiative (RMI) is administered by NJDEP in collaboration with the Board of Public Utilities. The Initiative seeks to employ a rigorous scientific approach to research and monitoring of marine and coastal resources during the development, construction, operation, and decommissioning of offshore wind.

Project Description: The RMI develops research project ideas and solicits studies that assess ecological conditions in the wind development areas off of New Jersey. These studies will be used to better understand potential impacts of offshore wind development. The RMI team is seeking an intern to prepare outreach information for social media and the NJDEP website, draft reports on the progress of RMI funded projects, and review scientific publications and guidance documents related to the potential environmental impacts of offshore wind.

Preferred Area of Study: Marine Biology, Ecology, Oceanography

License: Appointee 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.

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 Veterans' Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit https://nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service/preference/

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 visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144 and select Option #3.

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.
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.