United States Job Openings
State of New Jersey
Intermittent Grounds Worker (Non-Competitive)
August 20, 2024
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Notice of Vacancy
Filling of this position is contingent upon further approval process
Title: Intermittent Grounds Worker
Posting Number: SPFHS-2024-28
Open to: General Public
Work Week: 40 (40-hour) Work Week
Salary: (O10) $37,640.67 – $52,449.99
Opening Date: 8/20/2024
Closing Date: 9/10/2024
Existing Vacancies: One (1)
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites
New Jersey Forest Service
Forest Resource Education Center/Nursery
495 Don Connor Boulevard
Jackson Township, New Jersey 08527
Scope of Eligibility: Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description: Under the direction of a Head Grounds Worker or other supervisory official in a state institution or
department, does tasks involved in the maintenance of grounds; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position: The appointee with perform a variety of grounds worker duties, which include preparing
seedbeds at the nursery; planting, transplanting, and caring for seedlings and trees; ensuring that non-cultivated
areas are properly maintained; operating power equipment including forestry equipment, trucks, and snowplows.
prior fiscal year (July-June).
Requirements
EXPERIENCE
Notice of Vacancy
Filling of this position is contingent upon further approval process
Title: Intermittent Grounds Worker
Posting Number: SPFHS-2024-28
Open to: General Public
Work Week: 40 (40-hour) Work Week
Salary: (O10) $37,640.67 – $52,449.99
Opening Date: 8/20/2024
Closing Date: 9/10/2024
Existing Vacancies: One (1)
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites
New Jersey Forest Service
Forest Resource Education Center/Nursery
495 Don Connor Boulevard
Jackson Township, New Jersey 08527
Scope of Eligibility: Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description: Under the direction of a Head Grounds Worker or other supervisory official in a state institution or
department, does tasks involved in the maintenance of grounds; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position: The appointee with perform a variety of grounds worker duties, which include preparing
seedbeds at the nursery; planting, transplanting, and caring for seedlings and trees; ensuring that non-cultivated
areas are properly maintained; operating power equipment including forestry equipment, trucks, and snowplows.
- Intermittent Employees must work 11 out of the 12 months in a Fiscal Year.
- Intermittent Employees are paid at an hourly rate, not salary.
- Benefit Time earned is as follows: 174 Hours Worked = 1 Sick Day/1 Vacation Day/4 Hours of
Administrative Leave.
- Intermittent Employees do not get Dental insurance.
- Intermittent Employees are not eligible for state pension membership, but are eligible for Deferred
Compensation.
the given year, provided the Intermittent employee had a minimum of 750 regular pay status hours in the
- Health benefits coverage will be effective the first day of the first coverage period that includes January 1 of
prior fiscal year (July-June).
Requirements
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience in the performance of semiskilled grounds keeping work.
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 essential duties of the position.
Appointees may be required to obtain a NJ Certified Pesticide Applicator's or Operator's Permit in the required
categories.
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/
Submit Letter of Interest, Resume, Unofficial Transcripts (if college degree is required), and the
Personal Relationship Disclosure Statement by 4:00 p.m. on the closing date to:
Talent Acquisition Team
Division of Human Resources
E-mail Address: DEP-HR-SPFHS.Resumes@dep.nj.gov
Please include the title and posting # of this Notice of Vacancy in the subject line of your e-mail.
Please tell us how you heard about this 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 visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call
CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.
Posting Authorized By:
Phiroza Stoneback, Manager
Division of Human Resources
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.
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 essential duties of the position.
Appointees may be required to obtain a NJ Certified Pesticide Applicator's or Operator's Permit in the required
categories.
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/
Submit Letter of Interest, Resume, Unofficial Transcripts (if college degree is required), and the
Personal Relationship Disclosure Statement by 4:00 p.m. on the closing date to:
Talent Acquisition Team
Division of Human Resources
E-mail Address: DEP-HR-SPFHS.Resumes@dep.nj.gov
Please include the title and posting # of this Notice of Vacancy in the subject line of your e-mail.
Please tell us how you heard about this 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 visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call
CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.
Posting Authorized By:
Phiroza Stoneback, Manager
Division of Human Resources
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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