Open to: Division-Wide  
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P28) $88,529.64- $130,338.54
Opening Date: 5/7/2026
Closing Date: 5/21/2026
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location:
Department of Environmental Protection
Community Investment & Economic Revitalization
Green Acres
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility:
Open to employees who work for the Division of Green Acres and meet the requirements below.

Description:
Under direction of a supervisory official, supervises the work of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Unit, and coordinates unit activities with the user community on statistical and geographic information needs and applications; has charge of complex GIS projects involving full responsibility for the implementation of all phases of project(s); or leads GIS projects developed for other agencies and has responsibility for the performance of nondirect staff; does other related duties.

Specific to the Position:
Supervise the Green Acres GIS team, ensuring that DEP owned and encumbered open space and parkland, as well as offers and application sites, are mapped. Maintain the Green Acres open space mapping application on the NJDEP GeoHub. Serve as point of contact for inquiries related to open space mapping. Maintain the mapping of State Land Acquisition and Local/Nonprofit properties for the Open Space Preserved Recreation Inventory (OSPRI) data layer, including the Conservation Easement data layer. Provide maps and data, and conduct research needed by DEP staff related to land acquisition and park development.

Requirements:
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Eight (8) years of professional experience with geographic information systems, including computer graphics and computer hardware digitizing procedures, at least one (1) year which shall have included responsibility for the independent coordination and analysis of computerized geographic survey data.

OR

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, at least one (1) year of which shall have included responsibility for the independent coordination and analysis of computerized geographic survey data.

OR

Possession of a Master's degree in Geography or Environmental Science including or supplemented by the additional credits indicated below; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, at least one (1) year of which shall have included responsibility for the independent coordination and analysis of computerized geographic survey data.

OR

Possession of a specific Bachelor's degree in Geography, Environmental Science or related field with twelve (12) semester hours in computer mapping/GIS which shall have included spatial programming and digital image processing; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, at least one (1) year of which shall have included responsibility for the independent coordination and analysis of computerized geographic survey data. 

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

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
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.

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/

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 Civil Service Commission at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.

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
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.

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.
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.

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.