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At NJDOL, we're committed to providing quality services that support New Jersey’s workforce and employers. Our staff is passionate about helping New Jerseyans thrive, and we are always looking for talent looking to join us in our mission. Click on the division names below to see what positions we currently have open to members of the public.

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Clerk

Issue Date: 6/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026
Location: Elizabeth (Union County)
Responsibilities include:
  • Performs routine, repetitive clerical work of a varied nature as a beginner at the entrance level of employment
  • Includes a relatively small proportion of difficult tasks.
  • Does other related duties as required

Clerk

Issue Date: 6/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026
Westampton (Burlington County)
Responsibilities include:
  • Uses an alphanumeric keyboard, image scanner, or other data entry input device to enter, edit and/or update data from a standard source document into a prescribed computer system for storage, processing, or data management purposes
  • Compares entered data to source document to ensure the accuracy of input and reenters or edits inaccurate data where necessary
  • Does other related duties as required.

Data Entry Operator 1

Issue Date: 6/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026

Rio Grande (Cape May County)
Responsibilities include:
  • Uses an alphanumeric keyboard, image scanner, or other data entry input device to enter, edit and/or update data from a standard source document into a prescribed computer system for storage, processing, or data management purposes
  • Compares entered data to source document to ensure the accuracy of input and reenters or edits inaccurate data where necessary
  • Does other related duties as required.
Required qualifications:
  • Appointees may be required to demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding, typing and/or document scanning.

Data Entry Operator 1

Issue Date: 6/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026

Randolph (Morris County)
Responsibilities include:
  • Uses an alphanumeric keyboard, image scanner, or other data entry input device to enter, edit and/or update data from a standard source document into a prescribed computer system for storage, processing, or data management purposes
  • Compares entered data to source document to ensure the accuracy of input and reenters or edits inaccurate data where necessary
  • Does other related duties as required.
Required qualifications:
  • Appointees may be required to demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding, typing and/or document scanning.

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Legal Liaison

Issue Date: 6/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026

Trenton

Responsibilities include:

  • Act as the point of contact for the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development with the Office of the Attorney General on pending litigation to which the Department is a party, on requests for advice, and related matters.
  • Assist Departmental program areas with regard to compliance with relevant State and federal laws and rules.
  • Assist with management of the Department-wide Open Public Records Act (OPRA) compliance function.
  • Assist with management of the Departmental response to subpoenas and other requests for information.
  • Serve as the Data Privacy Officer, responsible for protecting the personally identifiable information NJDOL collects, stores, and transmits, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, availability, privacy, and safety of the NJDOL's information security program.

      Required qualifications:

      • Seven (7) years of comprehensive professional and/or administrative experience, or a combination thereof, in the review of legislative and/or general unemployment, or disability insurance types of administrative appeals.

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      Construction Code Inspector 1, BPVR

      Issue Date: 5/20/2026
      Closing Date: 6/17/2026

      Trenton

      Responsibilities include:

      • Ensure that boilers, unfired pressure vessels, and refrigeration plants falling under the jurisdiction of the MIBB&PVC, are properly inspected with the intention of protecting life, health, and property
      • Assure that boilers and refrigeration plants requiring licensed coverage, comply with the licensing requirements as specified under the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C) 12:90-3.10 Duties of licensed operators, and N.J.A.C. 12:90-3.11 Duties of others involved
      • Use adopted Codes and Standards as well as N.J.A.C. 12:90 to perform the needed quality inspection services that are required to ensure public safety and health, by ascertaining and verifying the mechanical integrity of boilers, pressure vessels and refrigeration plants
      • Write and report violations on objects referencing the applicable Codes & Standards, and follow up corrected violations at the object’s location to ensure proper compliance
      • Perform investigations of incidents/accidents that occur in the boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration industry.

          Required qualifications:

          • Six (6) years of experience as a stationary engineer in the maintenance and operation of high-pressure boilers, or as a boiler maker, or as an inspector for an insurance company specializing in the inspection of boilers, and licensed to do business with the state.

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          Occupational Health Consultant 1

          Issue Date: 6/9/2026
          Closing Date: 6/23/2026

          Trenton

          Responsibilities include:

          • Provide OSHA On-Site Consultation visits to private employers by conducting onsite hazard surveys (including opening conference, program review, walk-through, industrial hygiene monitoring, safety and health management review and closing conference) following the OSHA Consultation Policy and Procedure Manual to identify, evaluate, monitor, and control occupational health hazards.
          • Utilize industrial hygiene equipment to collect samples of airborne dusts, fumes, mists, gases, and vapors.
          • Operate direct-reading instruments to measure noise, physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic stresses in the workplace environment. Evaluates the results of industrial hygiene monitoring.
          • Prepare educational material on, and/or provides training in, specific occupational or environmental related diseases, industrial, chemical, and physical hazards, methods for prevention, and principles of industrial hygiene.
          • Prepare OSHA On-Site Consultation reports for employers containing survey findings and recommendations. Uses resources to research technical and regulatory information. Enters data and develops reports using the OSHA Information System.
          • Conduct follow-up visits to ensure the abatement of serious hazards and documents the corrective measures taken.
          • Provide off-site technical support by responding to questions and request for information via email, telephone, and letter. Suggest referrals to other agencies or complementary disciplines. Promote the OSHA On-Site Consultation Program.
          • Review literature and keeps abreast of new developments in the field of occupational health and safety.
          • Required knowledge of OSHA General Industry and Construction Industry standards.

              Required qualifications:

              • Four (4) years of experience in a program involving the identification, analysis, and development of solutions for occupational or environmental health hazards or illnesses.

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              There are no open positions at this time.

              There are no open positions at this time.

              Employment Services Trainee

              Issue Date: 2/25/2026
              Closing Date: 6/25/2026

              Trenton

              Responsibilities include:

              Required qualifications:

              • Four (4) years of professional experience in the investigation, review, analysis, evaluation, and eligibility determination of claims for unemployment and/or insurance compensation in a public or private organization; OR 
              • Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

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              Intermittent Labor Clerk

              Issue Date: 5/29/2026
              Closing Date: 6/26/2026

              Statewide

              Responsibilities include:

              • Responsible clerical work to assist in the administration of regular or special programs of the department,
              • Preparing, processing, and paying claims for unemployment compensation
              • Preparing and coding applicant and job order data for database entry
              • Assisting claimants via telephone with their unemployment claims
              • Other clerical duties as required.

                  Required qualifications:

                  • Two (2) years of clerical experience providing customer service in a public or private sector organization, involving the interpretation of rules and regulations.

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                  There are no open positions at this time.

                  Assistant Division Director

                  Issue Date: 6/11/2026
                  Closing Date: 6/26/2026

                  Trenton

                  Responsibilities include:

                  • Compliance Monitoring: Ensure that all OTWS operations adhere to federal and state regulations. This involves staying updated on relevant laws, conducting regular audits, and implementing necessary changes to maintain compliance.
                  • Operational Oversight: Assist the Director in managing day-to-day operations of the OTWS. This includes coordinating with   various departments, supervising staff, and ensuring that services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
                  • Policy Development: Collaborate with the Director to develop and revise policies that support workforce transition initiatives. This includes researching best practices, analyzing data, and drafting policy proposals.
                  • Strategic Planning: Aid in the development and implementation of strategic plans to enhance the effectiveness of workforce transition services. This involves setting goals, identifying resources, and tracking progress.
                  • Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a liaison between the OTWS and external stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and employers. This includes facilitating partnerships, attending meetings, and representing the office in various forums.
                  • Program Evaluation: Conduct evaluations of workforce transition programs to assess their impact and effectiveness. This includes collecting data, analyzing results, and recommending improvements.
                  • Training and Development: Oversee staff training and professional development initiatives to ensure that team members have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
                  • Budget Management: Assist in managing the budget for OTWS programs and initiatives. This includes monitoring expenditures, forecasting financial needs, and ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately.
                  • Reporting: Prepare and present reports on the performance of OTWS programs to the Director and other stakeholders. This includes compiling data, identifying trends, and highlighting successes and challenges.

                      Required qualifications:

                      • Six (6) years of experience in a public or private organization involved in programs providing either social/community, medical/health, rehabilitation/education, or vocational/occupational services to a specific client population (mentally/physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, juvenile offenders, socially/economically disadvantaged), OR six (6) years of experience as an administrator involving planning, budgets and administration of programs in a large public or private agency, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

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                      Division Director – Apprenticeship and Business Services

                      Issue Date: 6/15/2026
                      Closing Date: 6/30/2026

                      Trenton

                      Responsibilities include:

                      • Under direction of an Assistant Commissioner or other higher level administrative official, directs the staff and activities of an operational unit responsible for providing general administrative and/or fiscal management activities, program policy and planning services, or varied social, medical, assistance, health care, and other services to a specific client population.
                      • This critical leadership role is essential for planning, organizing, and directing the Apprenticeship Programs administered by the Division of Workforce Development. The position oversees key units including Policy Development and Coordination, Apprenticeship Outreach, Employer Engagement, and the New Jersey Builders Utilization Initiative for Labor Diversity (NJBUILD).
                      • The Division Director will proactively engage with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL), local workforce development boards (LWDBs), county agencies, state partners, and federal entities to advance the mission of Apprenticeship Programs. This leadership ensures seamless alignment with broader WIOA goals, including recovery from economic disruptions and projected job growth in high-demand sectors like construction, health care, and professional services.

                          Required qualifications:

                          • Five (5) years of supervisory/managerial experience and a variety of management experiences and organizational responsibilities.
                          • Successful completion of the Certified Public Managers (CPM) Program will be a factor in selection. Participating in any portion of the CPM program or related programs would be helpful.

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                          There are no open positions at this time.

                          There are no open positions at this time.

                          Clerk

                          Issue Date: 6/17/2026
                          Closing Date: 7/1/2026
                          Location: Elizabeth (Union County)
                          Responsibilities include:
                          • Performs routine, repetitive clerical work of a varied nature as a beginner at the entrance level of employment
                          • Includes a relatively small proportion of difficult tasks.
                          • Does other related duties as required

                          Clerk

                          Issue Date: 6/17/2026
                          Closing Date: 7/1/2026
                          Westampton (Burlington County)
                          Responsibilities include:
                          • Uses an alphanumeric keyboard, image scanner, or other data entry input device to enter, edit and/or update data from a standard source document into a prescribed computer system for storage, processing, or data management purposes
                          • Compares entered data to source document to ensure the accuracy of input and reenters or edits inaccurate data where necessary
                          • Does other related duties as required.

                          Data Entry Operator 1

                          Issue Date: 6/17/2026
                          Closing Date: 7/1/2026

                          Rio Grande (Cape May County)
                          Responsibilities include:
                          • Uses an alphanumeric keyboard, image scanner, or other data entry input device to enter, edit and/or update data from a standard source document into a prescribed computer system for storage, processing, or data management purposes
                          • Compares entered data to source document to ensure the accuracy of input and reenters or edits inaccurate data where necessary
                          • Does other related duties as required.
                          Required qualifications:
                          • Appointees may be required to demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding, typing and/or document scanning.

                          Data Entry Operator 1

                          Issue Date: 6/17/2026
                          Closing Date: 7/1/2026

                          Randolph (Morris County)
                          Responsibilities include:
                          • Uses an alphanumeric keyboard, image scanner, or other data entry input device to enter, edit and/or update data from a standard source document into a prescribed computer system for storage, processing, or data management purposes
                          • Compares entered data to source document to ensure the accuracy of input and reenters or edits inaccurate data where necessary
                          • Does other related duties as required.
                          Required qualifications:
                          • Appointees may be required to demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding, typing and/or document scanning.

                          Head Clerk 

                          Issue Date: 6/8/2026
                          Closing Date: 6/22/2026

                          Hackensack

                          Responsibilities include:

                          • Development and maintenance of clerical procedures and services of a large bureau or small division
                          • Interpret details of bureau and/or division policy as they affect clerical work of the department
                          • See that rules, regulations, policies, and procedures are observed.
                          • Organize assigned clerical and supervisory work
                          • Other related duties as required

                              Required qualifications:

                              • Three (3) years of experience in work involving the processing of technical clerical work which involves independent interpretation of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

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                              Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 

                              Issue Date: 3/10/2026
                              Closing Date: 9/10/2026

                              Statewide

                              Responsibilities include:

                              • Coordinate services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
                              • Interview clients to obtain relevant information regarding medical history, work experience, educational background, interests, and socioeconomic history; disseminates information to clients regarding vocational rehabilitation policies and procedures and other available services.
                              • Obtain and evaluate relevant documentation for the determination of client eligibility for services according to established federal, state, and agency policies and guidelines.

                                  Required qualifications:

                                  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, counseling, special education, school guidance, sociology, or psychology.

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                                  There are no open positions at this time.

                                  Supervising Affirmative Action Assistant, Public Contracts

                                  Issue Date: 6/11/2026
                                  Closing Date: 6/25/2026

                                  Trenton

                                  Responsibilities include:

                                  • Ensure equal employment opportunities are being met by contractors awarded State projects.
                                  • Supervise the Contract Compliance unit by training and ensuring compliance of the Standard Operations Procedures
                                  • Oversee and approve the weekly schedules of field visits for the investigators
                                  • Attend pre-construction meetings with contractors to ensure understanding of their responsibilities
                                  • Review reports submitted by contractors to ensure accuracy and timeliness

                                      Required qualifications:

                                      • Eight (8) years of professional experience in the implementation, investigation and/or monitoring of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action and/or civil rights, or other anti-discrimination programs, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

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                                      There are no open positions at this time.

                                      There are no open positions at this time.

                                      There are no open positions at this time.

                                      Administrative Assistant 1

                                      Issue Date: 6/2/2026
                                      Closing Date: 6/16/2026

                                      Trenton

                                      Responsibilities include:

                                      • Serve as primary assistant to Deputy Commissioners and Senior Advisors on administrative matters and acts as principal liaison with other NJDOL divisions or state departments on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner
                                      • Schedule all meetings for the Deputy Commissioners and Senior Advisors and prepares all meeting material.
                                      • Coordinate travel for all staff within the Office of the Deputy Commissioner and Senior Advisors
                                      • Develop administrative processes and procedures for the Office of the Deputy Commissioner and program areas reporting to the Deputy Commissioner.
                                      • Manage all internal tracking systems to log documents requiring Deputy Commissioner's review and approval (such as correspondence, contracts, notices of grant opportunity, travel requests and personnel actions).
                                      • Maintain all files pertaining to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner.
                                      • Complete special projects as assigned by the Deputy Commissioner and/or Commissioner
                                      • Provide administrative support to the offices of the Chief of Staff and Commissioner as needed.

                                          Required qualifications:

                                          • Seven (7) years of professional experience in a business or government agency providing administrative support services and/or coordinating work activities.

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                                          Technical Assistant 3

                                          Issue Date: 6/2/2026
                                          Closing Date: 6/16/2026

                                          Trenton

                                          Responsibilities include:

                                          • Monitor and serve as point person in analyzing, interpreting, and applying new regulations and policies related to unemployment insurance, and related programs when necessary.
                                          • Take the lead in reviewing complex, layered and sensitive actions to address legislative referrals related to unemployment insurance and disability cases
                                          • Provide oversight of payments, initiating payment activities, monitoring processing of payments to ensure accuracy, and resolving payment processing problems related to unemployment insurance, and related programs when necessary.
                                          • Evaluate workflow and processes to ensure efficiency, making recommendations where required to enhance timeliness and quality of case resolutions
                                          • Provide procedural and other relevant information to constituents, legislative offices, and other interested parties. 
                                          • Communicate directly with constituents, legislative offices, and interdepartmental staff to coordinate case resolutions and ensure timeliness and quality goals are achieved.
                                          • Other miscellaneous responsibilities as required. 

                                              Required qualifications:

                                              • Three (3) years of experience in providing support to functions such as grant/contract compliance monitoring, program monitoring, or fiscal compliance and budgetary assistance and/or providing technical assistance to state and/or local communities or agencies, completing forms or applications, reviewing documents for accuracy and content, resolving complaints, or interpreting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the public and/or others.

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                                              Legal Liaison

                                              Issue Date: 6/11/2026
                                              Closing Date: 6/26/2026

                                              Trenton

                                              Responsibilities include:

                                              • Act as the point of contact for the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development with the Office of the Attorney General on pending litigation to which the Department is a party, on requests for advice, and related matters.
                                              • Assist Departmental program areas with regard to compliance with relevant State and federal laws and rules.
                                              • Assist with management of the Department-wide Open Public Records Act (OPRA) compliance function.
                                              • Assist with management of the Departmental response to subpoenas and other requests for information.
                                              • Serve as the Data Privacy Officer, responsible for protecting the personally identifiable information NJDOL collects, stores, and transmits, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, availability, privacy, and safety of the NJDOL's information security program.

                                                  Required qualifications:

                                                  • Seven (7) years of comprehensive professional and/or administrative experience, or a combination thereof, in the review of legislative and/or general unemployment, or disability insurance types of administrative appeals.

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                                                  Construction Code Inspector 1, BPVR

                                                  Issue Date: 5/20/2026
                                                  Closing Date: 6/17/2026

                                                  Trenton

                                                  Responsibilities include:

                                                  • Ensure that boilers, unfired pressure vessels, and refrigeration plants falling under the jurisdiction of the MIBB&PVC, are properly inspected with the intention of protecting life, health, and property
                                                  • Assure that boilers and refrigeration plants requiring licensed coverage, comply with the licensing requirements as specified under the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C) 12:90-3.10 Duties of licensed operators, and N.J.A.C. 12:90-3.11 Duties of others involved
                                                  • Use adopted Codes and Standards as well as N.J.A.C. 12:90 to perform the needed quality inspection services that are required to ensure public safety and health, by ascertaining and verifying the mechanical integrity of boilers, pressure vessels and refrigeration plants
                                                  • Write and report violations on objects referencing the applicable Codes & Standards, and follow up corrected violations at the object’s location to ensure proper compliance
                                                  • Perform investigations of incidents/accidents that occur in the boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration industry.

                                                      Required qualifications:

                                                      • Six (6) years of experience as a stationary engineer in the maintenance and operation of high-pressure boilers, or as a boiler maker, or as an inspector for an insurance company specializing in the inspection of boilers, and licensed to do business with the state.

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                                                      Occupational Health Consultant 1

                                                      Issue Date: 6/9/2026
                                                      Closing Date: 6/23/2026

                                                      Trenton

                                                      Responsibilities include:

                                                      • Provide OSHA On-Site Consultation visits to private employers by conducting onsite hazard surveys (including opening conference, program review, walk-through, industrial hygiene monitoring, safety and health management review and closing conference) following the OSHA Consultation Policy and Procedure Manual to identify, evaluate, monitor, and control occupational health hazards.
                                                      • Utilize industrial hygiene equipment to collect samples of airborne dusts, fumes, mists, gases, and vapors.
                                                      • Operate direct-reading instruments to measure noise, physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic stresses in the workplace environment. Evaluates the results of industrial hygiene monitoring.
                                                      • Prepare educational material on, and/or provides training in, specific occupational or environmental related diseases, industrial, chemical, and physical hazards, methods for prevention, and principles of industrial hygiene.
                                                      • Prepare OSHA On-Site Consultation reports for employers containing survey findings and recommendations. Uses resources to research technical and regulatory information. Enters data and develops reports using the OSHA Information System.
                                                      • Conduct follow-up visits to ensure the abatement of serious hazards and documents the corrective measures taken.
                                                      • Provide off-site technical support by responding to questions and request for information via email, telephone, and letter. Suggest referrals to other agencies or complementary disciplines. Promote the OSHA On-Site Consultation Program.
                                                      • Review literature and keeps abreast of new developments in the field of occupational health and safety.
                                                      • Required knowledge of OSHA General Industry and Construction Industry standards.

                                                          Required qualifications:

                                                          • Four (4) years of experience in a program involving the identification, analysis, and development of solutions for occupational or environmental health hazards or illnesses.

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                                                          Management Assistant

                                                          Issue Date: 6/11/2026
                                                          Closing Date: 6/26/2026

                                                          Trenton

                                                          Responsibilities include:

                                                          • Provide a wide range of administrative services in support of a Chief within the Office of PEOSH Enforcement
                                                          • Assist in the coordination of management/administrative activities
                                                          • Assist other office staff with duties such as PEOSH Hotline; checking E-UPA Inbox; issuing Correspondence (order to comply, extension-related letters, hazard awareness letter); monitor PEOSH Webmail Inbox; order office supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE); answer Telephone using Office Desk Phone / Avaya Phone Application; complete Ethics Outside Activity Forms; complete Training and Travel Requests; and other duties as listed on the posting

                                                              Required qualifications:

                                                              • Five (5) years of professional experience performing complex administrative support work which must have included the interpretation, verification and/or application of department/agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

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                                                              There are no open positions at this time.

                                                              There are no open positions at this time.

                                                              Employment Services Trainee

                                                              Issue Date: 2/25/2026
                                                              Closing Date: 6/25/2026

                                                              Trenton

                                                              Responsibilities include:

                                                              Required qualifications:

                                                              • Four (4) years of professional experience in the investigation, review, analysis, evaluation, and eligibility determination of claims for unemployment and/or insurance compensation in a public or private organization; OR 
                                                              • Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

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                                                              Intermittent Labor Clerk

                                                              Issue Date: 5/29/2026
                                                              Closing Date: 6/26/2026

                                                              Statewide

                                                              Responsibilities include:

                                                              • Responsible clerical work to assist in the administration of regular or special programs of the department,
                                                              • Preparing, processing, and paying claims for unemployment compensation
                                                              • Preparing and coding applicant and job order data for database entry
                                                              • Assisting claimants via telephone with their unemployment claims
                                                              • Other clerical duties as required.

                                                                  Required qualifications:

                                                                  • Two (2) years of clerical experience providing customer service in a public or private sector organization, involving the interpretation of rules and regulations.

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                                                                  There are no open positions at this time.

                                                                  There are no open positions at this time.

                                                                  Assistant Division Director

                                                                  Issue Date: 6/11/2026
                                                                  Closing Date: 6/26/2026

                                                                  Trenton

                                                                  Responsibilities include:

                                                                  • Compliance Monitoring: Ensure that all OTWS operations adhere to federal and state regulations. This involves staying updated on relevant laws, conducting regular audits, and implementing necessary changes to maintain compliance.
                                                                  • Operational Oversight: Assist the Director in managing day-to-day operations of the OTWS. This includes coordinating with   various departments, supervising staff, and ensuring that services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
                                                                  • Policy Development: Collaborate with the Director to develop and revise policies that support workforce transition initiatives. This includes researching best practices, analyzing data, and drafting policy proposals.
                                                                  • Strategic Planning: Aid in the development and implementation of strategic plans to enhance the effectiveness of workforce transition services. This involves setting goals, identifying resources, and tracking progress.
                                                                  • Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a liaison between the OTWS and external stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and employers. This includes facilitating partnerships, attending meetings, and representing the office in various forums.
                                                                  • Program Evaluation: Conduct evaluations of workforce transition programs to assess their impact and effectiveness. This includes collecting data, analyzing results, and recommending improvements.
                                                                  • Training and Development: Oversee staff training and professional development initiatives to ensure that team members have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
                                                                  • Budget Management: Assist in managing the budget for OTWS programs and initiatives. This includes monitoring expenditures, forecasting financial needs, and ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately.
                                                                  • Reporting: Prepare and present reports on the performance of OTWS programs to the Director and other stakeholders. This includes compiling data, identifying trends, and highlighting successes and challenges.

                                                                      Required qualifications:

                                                                      • Six (6) years of experience in a public or private organization involved in programs providing either social/community, medical/health, rehabilitation/education, or vocational/occupational services to a specific client population (mentally/physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, juvenile offenders, socially/economically disadvantaged), OR six (6) years of experience as an administrator involving planning, budgets and administration of programs in a large public or private agency, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

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                                                                      Chief Employment and Training

                                                                      Issue Date: 6/11/2026
                                                                      Closing Date: 6/26/2026

                                                                      Trenton

                                                                      Responsibilities include:

                                                                      • Management and Supervision: Assist in managing employment and training services, supervise WFNJ staff, develop programs and expand participant services for TANF, SNAP, and SNAP Steps.
                                                                      • Relationship Building: Establish and promote relationships with WDB, SETC, GSETA, local and private agencies to provide employability development services.
                                                                      • Compliance and Reporting: Ensure programs meet federal and state performance goals, maintain communication with supervisory staff, and manage dashboards and reports for project and budget oversight.
                                                                      • Funding Oversight: Manage a significant budget of $77 million in state and federal funding to implement programs aimed at creating employment opportunities for vulnerable populations.
                                                                      • Critical Role in Expansion: The position is critical for maintaining program compliance and expansion, especially given the current understaffing and increased responsibilities as federal legislation continues to change.

                                                                          Required qualifications:

                                                                          • Nine (9) years of professional experience in the review, planning, or management of workforce readiness or employability enhancement services, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

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                                                                          Division Director – Apprenticeship and Business Services

                                                                          Issue Date: 6/15/2026
                                                                          Closing Date: 6/30/2026

                                                                          Trenton

                                                                          Responsibilities include:

                                                                          • Under direction of an Assistant Commissioner or other higher level administrative official, directs the staff and activities of an operational unit responsible for providing general administrative and/or fiscal management activities, program policy and planning services, or varied social, medical, assistance, health care, and other services to a specific client population.
                                                                          • This critical leadership role is essential for planning, organizing, and directing the Apprenticeship Programs administered by the Division of Workforce Development. The position oversees key units including Policy Development and Coordination, Apprenticeship Outreach, Employer Engagement, and the New Jersey Builders Utilization Initiative for Labor Diversity (NJBUILD).
                                                                          • The Division Director will proactively engage with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL), local workforce development boards (LWDBs), county agencies, state partners, and federal entities to advance the mission of Apprenticeship Programs. This leadership ensures seamless alignment with broader WIOA goals, including recovery from economic disruptions and projected job growth in high-demand sectors like construction, health care, and professional services.

                                                                              Required qualifications:

                                                                              • Five (5) years of supervisory/managerial experience and a variety of management experiences and organizational responsibilities.
                                                                              • Successful completion of the Certified Public Managers (CPM) Program will be a factor in selection. Participating in any portion of the CPM program or related programs would be helpful.

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