Research Scientist

Title: Research Scientist 3

Posting Number: F&W-2024-26

Open to: General Public

Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week

Salary: (P25) $74,534.83 - $105,943.75

Opening Date: 10/31/2024

Closing Date: 11/25/2024

Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Fish and Wildlife

Health and Forensics

605 Pequest Road

Oxford, NJ 07863

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under the direction of a Research Scientist 1 or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, conducts or participates in research projects or developed programs in a specified professional field; does other related work.

Specific to the Position

Assists Fish and Wildlife pathologists with monitoring and research on fish and wildlife

diseases in free-ranging and cultured stocks, including field investigations of mortality events. Collects samples and prepares samples for testing in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures. Assists with data entry and report writing as required. Assists in ensuring that lab supplies at the Pequest Fish Health and the Clinton Wildlife Pathology Laboratories are maintained.

Preferred Skill Set

At least 6 months of experience in collecting, preparing, processing, and analyzing fish and

wildlife samples from free-ranging and cultured stocks to verify the presence of pathogens or identify causes of mortality, including knowledge of the operation of related scientific equipment.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience in a field appropriate to the position.

NOTE: A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above.

NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

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.

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://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/

Note: Selected candidate(s) shall not be serving a working test period at the time of the appointment.

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 SAME Program, email [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.

Posting Authorized By:

Phiroza Stoneback, Manager

Division of Human Resources

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.