NJ Department of Environmental Protection · 3 days ago
SPFHS-2026-7 Landscape Designer Trainee
Ringwood, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$59K/yr - $59K/yrThe NJ Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Landscape Designer Trainee to assist in the design, construction, and maintenance of landscape architecture projects. The role involves data gathering, mapping, site investigations, and preparation of landscape plans and details while providing public guidance on horticulture and garden features.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Learns to perform the design, construction, and maintenance of landscape architecture projects for transportation projects, parks, forests, or botanical gardens
Learns to assist with data gathering, mapping, site investigations, and the preparation of landscape plans, details, and grading designs
Supports the design of planting plans and landscape features, including related calculations, specifications, and plant lists
Learns to inspect and document plant materials while maintaining labels, records, photographs, and cultural information
Learns to evaluate horticultural needs across gardens, grounds, and greenhouse operations
Learns to conduct historical research to support restoration of original designs
Learns to provide basic public guidance on horticulture and garden features
Learns to deliver horticultural presentations
Collaborates with volunteers and partner groups on programs and events
Is required to obtain a pesticide applicator’s license
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture
Possession of a valid license as a Landscape Architect issued by the New Jersey State Board of Architects may be substituted for the above education requirement
When assigned to the Department of Environmental Protection's State Botanical Garden, a Bachelor's degree in Ornamental Horticulture, Arboriculture, or Floriculture, are also acceptable in meeting the minimum education requirements
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
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
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations
Preferred
Knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in ornamental horticulture for garden design
Knowledge of the methods used to restore, renovate, and maintain grounds, formal gardens, lawns and flower gardens, trees, and shrubs
Ability to prepare preliminary landscape design plans
Benefits
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
Company
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
On America's first official "Earth Day" — April 22, 1970, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was born.
Founded in 1970
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Cahall
Chief Enforcement Officer
Vincenzo Ferriola
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Coordinator
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