Hiring: SPFHS-2026-30 - Parks and Wildlife Maintenance Apprentice Company: NJ Department of Environmental Protection Location: New Jersey, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:17:24 Employment Type: On-site About the job Required Skills: •Due to nature of the role, this position is performed exclusively on-site. •Appointees may be designated as essential personnel and must report to their workstation during emergency situations. •Appointees may be required to wear an appropriate respirator and complete an annual training course in respiratory protection. •Appointees may be required to successfully complete a forest fire suppression course administered by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. •The inability of an employee in the apprentice title to attain a level of performance warranting advancement to Parks and Wildlife Maintenance Specialist 1 shall be considered as cause for separation. Qualifications: •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. •Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated. •Appointees may be required to obtain a valid New Jersey Boat Operator’s license. •Special Note: Appointees may be required to obtain a NJ Certified Pesticide Applicator's or Operator's License in the required categories based on area of assignment. •Appointees may be required to attend training courses to obtain certifications that may be required based on area of assignment. Compensation: •$43,933 - $63,340 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!