Center Director - Rutgers Noise Technical Assistance Program

Position Details

Title: Center Director - Rutgers Noise Technical Assistance Program

Department: Environmental Science

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Employment Type: Part Time (annual contract)

Location: Rutgers University—New Brunswick, Cook Campus, New Brunswick, NJ

Posting Number: 26FA0568

Posting Open Date: 06/08/2026

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures for Community Noise Enforcement Certification and Recertification courses (New Jersey), quarterly.
• Conduct field exercise sections on campus (20 students per section) for all Certification and Recertification students quarterly, including rain dates.
• Deliver lecture(s) for Octave Band Analysis course (New Jersey) annually.
• Grade all field exams (the forms used in live enforcement investigations) with complete and constructive feedback for return to investigators with their course certificates, schedule remedial sessions if appropriate.
• Out-of-State Community Noise Enforcement Certification and Recertification courses – develop customized course, including customized course manual, deliver lectures virtually (as requested, typically 3-5 per annum).
• Travel to and conduct on-site half‑day customized field exercises for Out-of-State Certification and Recertification courses (as requested, typically 3-5 per annum).
• Coordinate with Office of Continuing Professional Education (OCPE) on all front and back‑office issues regarding course administration.
• Provide technical assistance to: noise investigators; local, county and state agencies (in particular, NJDEP); industry; and residents.
• On‑demand availability to noise investigators for timely assistance in ongoing field investigations.
• Serve as Rutgers' liaison at New Jersey Noise Control Council monthly meetings.
• Regularly update New Jersey course manual in consultation with NJDEP (typically 1-2× per annum), arrange for printing and shipping of manuals to course registrants.
• Prepare documentation for NJDEP Noise Grant, and assist with shepherding through Rutgers' and NJDEP's systems, working with grant PI and others.
• Work with OCPE to prepare records for and participate in annual NJDEP audit of Noise Grant.
• The current Director of RNTAC will provide training and mentorship to ensure a successful transition.
• Within 2-3 years, the role is expected to expand to include Directorship of the Rutgers Air Pollution Training Program, forming a new full‑time position with benefits as Director of the Rutgers Air and Noise Training Programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Master’s degree in an applied scientific field or equivalent combination of experience.

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver comprehensive training, conduct field exercises, grade exams, develop course materials, coordinate administration, provide technical assistance, liaise with agencies, manage grant documentation, and mentor staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in an applied science field, or certification as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Licensed Sanitarian (REHS), or similar.
• Experience with measurement equipment.
• Experience/comfort in public speaking and teaching.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits when applicable.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Immunization Requirements

Enrollment may require proof of seasonal influenza vaccination if starting during flu season, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.