Research Scientist 3 (One Health)

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY

TITLE: Research Scientist 3 (One Health)

ANNOUNCEMENT #: 18-26

ISSUE DATE: 4/10/2026

CLOSING DATE: 4/26/2026

SALARY RANGE: $77,143.55 - $113,263.75

LOCATION: Office of the Secretary, Trenton, NJ

[X] GENERAL PUBLIC     

ELECTRONIC FILING INSTRUCTIONS

Interested applicants must email a cover letter, including the announcement number,resume, and transcripts by the closing date of this Notice of Job Vacancy to njdajobs@ag.nj.gov.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under direction of a supervisory official within the Office of the Secretary, NJ Department of Agriculture this position will provide leadership support to the One Health Task Force; develop, evaluate, and monitor One Health programs; obtain decision-making authority in the absence of management for the execution of policies and plans related to goals and objectives; function as a liaison between Task Force members, inter-departmental representatives, federal agencies, and stakeholders; provide technical assistance in the development, evaluation, and monitoring of One Health and Department programs; assist Task Force with writing guidance for infectious and non-infectious disease outbreaks/affecting animals, humans, and environment; offer training and outreach to constituents; prepare grant applications, technical projects, and manage grant funding; prepare comprehensive reports and presentations; prepare annual budget reports, justifications, technical reports, and requests for program initiatives; review and research One Health literature and legislation to ascertain current and future trends and needs of the State; contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of NJDA program related initiatives as needed; does other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in a discipline appropriate to the position.

NOTE: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the administration and coordination of programs in the fields of animal, human and/or environmental health.

FOREIGN DEGREES: Degrees and/or transcripts issued by a college or university outside of the United States must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your expense. This evaluation must be included with your submission and failure to submit the required evaluation may result in an ineligibility determination.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in a field appropriate to the position.

NOTE:  A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above.

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 the essential duties of the position.

AUTHORIZATION TO WORK:  Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. 

NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for permanent residency to the United States or work visa.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Effective September 1, 2011, NJ PL 70 (NJ First Act), requires all State employees must reside in New Jersey, unless exempted under the law, or current employees who live out-of-state and do not have a break-in service of more than seven calendar days, as they are "grandfathered." New employees or current employees who were not grandfathered and who live out-of-state have one year after the date of employment to relocate their residence to New Jersey or request am exemption. Current employees who reside in NJ must retain NJ residency,  unless an exemption is obtained. Employees who fail to meet the residency requirements or obtain an exemption will be removed from employment.

SAME PROGRAM INFORMATION

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted to njdajobs@ag.nj.gov along with your resume, cover letter, announcement number, and transcript (if position has a degree requirement) by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.

BENEFIT(S)*

*Pursuant to the State/Department’s policy, procedures and/or guidelines.

Statewide Benefits include:

Deferred Compensation

Health and Life Insurance

Flexible and Health Savings Accounts (FSA) (HSA)

Alternate Work Week available for some positions

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid Time Off

State Holidays

Up to $250 in rewards for Wellness Program

Telework available for some positions

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is an Equal Employment 

Opportunity Employer