NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
P.O. BOX 330, TRENTON, NJ 08625-0862
TITLE: Governor’s Fellow (Unclassified)
ANNOUNCEMENT #: 33-26
ISSUE DATE: 08/03/2026
CLOSING DATE: 08/24/2026
SALARY RANGE: $75,000.00
LOCATION: Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 200 Riverview Plaza,Trenton, NJ 08625
[X]GENERAL PUBLIC
ELECTRONIC FILING INSTRUCTIONS
Interested candidates 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
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the Governor’s Office and the Civil Service Commission is seeking a Governor’s Fellow to assist in the review of existing policies and developing trends in agricultural sustainability and viability, climate change mitigation strategies, zoonotic disease, food security, and other related best practices; assist in the collection of research and data relative to agriculture; organizes, analyzes, and presents such data; assist with the preparation of specialized reports in accordance with established procedures and communications of outcomes to other areas of the Department’s activities; assist in the development of proposals to provide a basis for policy and program development relevant to the coordinating role of the Department of Agriculture; assist with the research of grant opportunities and preparation of grant applications; assists with establishing priorities of present and future programs and for the evaluation and interpretation of existing programs; assist with the collection of data and the preparation of annual budget requests; does other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s or master’s degree and a combination of established excellence in academics and/or professional achievement; proven leadership ability and potential for further growth; demonstrated commitment to public service; effective written communication skills as demonstrated by writing assignment; evidence of effective teamwork.
NOTE: Applicants may utilize college credits in combination with the indicated experience to meet the job requirements. These credits will be applied on a year-for-year basis for thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.
NOTE: Applicants may also be considered if they have successfully completedmilitary service or long-term public service work with an organization such as AmeriCorps, Teach for America, or the Peace Corps. Other services will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
FOREIGN DEGREES: Degrees and/or transcripts issued by a college or university outside of the United States must be evaluated by a reputableevaluation service at your expense.This evaluation must be includedwith your submission and failure to submit the required evaluation may result in an ineligibility determination.
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 to 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 7 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 an 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, you must submit any of the supporting documentation specified in N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.3 along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. If you have questions, please email njdajobs@ag.nj.gov or call 609-913-6542.
BENEFITS*
*Pursuant to the State/Department’s policy, procedures and/or guidelines
Statewide benefits include:
Deferred Compensation
Health and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
State Holidays
Flexible and Health Savings Accounts (FSA) (HSA)
Alternate Work Week available for some positions
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