OCR-2024-7i - Spark Climate Resilience Policy Intern - NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Trenton, NJ
About the Job
Title: Climate Resilience Policy Intern
Posting Number: OCR-2024-7i
Closing Date: November 15, 2024
Start Date: February 3, 2025
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 44 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625
Internship Hours Per Week: Fully in person 14-21 hours per week
Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($18-$23 Per Hour)
Program: Office of the Commissioner
Program Description: The Office of Climate Resilience oversees, coordinates, and implements major state initiatives and programs related to building New Jersey's resilience to the impacts of climate change. In his role of Chief Climate Officer, Nick Angarone works to coordinate statewide resilience policy, leads and directs the development of the Statewide Climate Change Resilience Strategy, and provides technical guidance and support to local governments in their efforts to plan for and address the current and anticipated impacts of climate change. Through Executive Order No. 89, the Interagency Council on Climate Resilience (IAC or Interagency Council) was established to develop short- and long-term action plans that will promote the mitigation, adaptation, and resilience of New Jersey’s economy, communities, infrastructure, and natural resources. The Chief Resilience Officer serves as Vice-Chair of the Interagency Council and the Office of Climate Resilience provides staff support.
Project Description: The Climate Resilience Policy Intern will work closely with the Office of Climate Resilience staff on advancing implementation of the Climate Change Resilience Strategy and Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan in close coordination with the New Jersey Interagency Council on Climate Resilience. The successful candidate will demonstrate capacity to support implementation of statewide climate resilience initiatives, assisting with desktop research, materials development, and stakeholder engagement, under direction of the Deputy Chief Climate Resilience Officer and/or the chairs of IAC workgroups.
Specific to the Position: To address the wide range of topics affected by climate change, the Interagency Council established workgroups focusing on specific issues and tasks. Current workgroup topics include IAC Outreach and Engagement Strategy, Extreme Heat Coordinated Communications, and Vulnerability Assessments. The Climate Resilience Policy Intern will be tasked with supporting outreach to external audiences (e.g., state resilience communications materials, social media and website content, extreme heat awareness and preparedness, etc.) as well as preparing research briefs and drafting materials for workgroup discussion and consideration (e.g., issue or project memos, literature reviews, meeting slides, etc.)
Preferred Area of Study: Seeking individuals enrolled in an accredited university/college who are in their senior year or graduate level program studying Political Science, Environmental Studies, Climate Resilience, Public Policy or other related fields.
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 SAME@csc.nj.gov, 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.
Posting Number: OCR-2024-7i
Closing Date: November 15, 2024
Start Date: February 3, 2025
Existing Vacancies: 1
Location: 44 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625
Internship Hours Per Week: Fully in person 14-21 hours per week
Hourly Rate: Sliding Scale based on Education Level ($18-$23 Per Hour)
Program: Office of the Commissioner
Program Description: The Office of Climate Resilience oversees, coordinates, and implements major state initiatives and programs related to building New Jersey's resilience to the impacts of climate change. In his role of Chief Climate Officer, Nick Angarone works to coordinate statewide resilience policy, leads and directs the development of the Statewide Climate Change Resilience Strategy, and provides technical guidance and support to local governments in their efforts to plan for and address the current and anticipated impacts of climate change. Through Executive Order No. 89, the Interagency Council on Climate Resilience (IAC or Interagency Council) was established to develop short- and long-term action plans that will promote the mitigation, adaptation, and resilience of New Jersey’s economy, communities, infrastructure, and natural resources. The Chief Resilience Officer serves as Vice-Chair of the Interagency Council and the Office of Climate Resilience provides staff support.
Project Description: The Climate Resilience Policy Intern will work closely with the Office of Climate Resilience staff on advancing implementation of the Climate Change Resilience Strategy and Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan in close coordination with the New Jersey Interagency Council on Climate Resilience. The successful candidate will demonstrate capacity to support implementation of statewide climate resilience initiatives, assisting with desktop research, materials development, and stakeholder engagement, under direction of the Deputy Chief Climate Resilience Officer and/or the chairs of IAC workgroups.
Specific to the Position: To address the wide range of topics affected by climate change, the Interagency Council established workgroups focusing on specific issues and tasks. Current workgroup topics include IAC Outreach and Engagement Strategy, Extreme Heat Coordinated Communications, and Vulnerability Assessments. The Climate Resilience Policy Intern will be tasked with supporting outreach to external audiences (e.g., state resilience communications materials, social media and website content, extreme heat awareness and preparedness, etc.) as well as preparing research briefs and drafting materials for workgroup discussion and consideration (e.g., issue or project memos, literature reviews, meeting slides, etc.)
Preferred Area of Study: Seeking individuals enrolled in an accredited university/college who are in their senior year or graduate level program studying Political Science, Environmental Studies, Climate Resilience, Public Policy or other related fields.
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 SAME@csc.nj.gov, 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.
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