Current openings at the New Jersey Department of Labor
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Clerk
Issue Date: 11/13/2025
Closing Date: 11/28/25
Cherry Hill
Responsibilities include:
- Perform routine, repetitive clerical work of a varied nature as a beginner at the entrance level of employment which includes a relatively small proportion of difficult tasks
- Other related duties as required
Required qualifications:
- Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents.
Clerk
Issue Date: 11/14/2025
Closing Date: 11/28/25
Paterson
Responsibilities include:
- Perform routine, repetitive clerical work of a varied nature as a beginner at the entrance level of employment which includes a relatively small proportion of difficult tasks
- Other related duties as required
Required qualifications:
- Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents.
Assistant Director (SES/Unclassified)
Issue Date: 11/14/2025
Closing Date: 11/28/25
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Administration, planning, development, operation, and evaluation of the DVRS field operations, including the 18 field offices located throughout the state
- Set up and provide oversight of staffing strategies for the field offices; set priorities and develop realistic long- and short-term goals on a statewide basis by effective use of resources and problem-solving strategies
- Create opportunities for excellent customer services through consultation and supervision of the Field Chiefs and Managers to ensure the commitment of all employees to contribute to the efficient operation of the program; assure that federal and State funds are expended effectively by establishing internal controls
- Follow established procedures and practice, make recommendations to ensure funds are spent responsibly and appropriately
- Other related work as required
Required qualifications:
- Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in vocational rehabilitation services, public administration, unemployment services, or other work programs. A minimum of two years of such experience shall have included supervisory responsibility in a multi-service vocational rehabilitation facility, public administration, employment service or other work program.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews 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.
- Obtains and evaluates 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, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1 Bilingual
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews 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.
- Obtains and evaluates 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, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1 Deaf Language Specialist
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews 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.
- Obtains and evaluates 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, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Information Technology Specialist
Issue Date: 11/5/2025
Closing Date: 11/19/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and enhancing interactive data visualizations and dashboards using Amazon QuickSight and other reporting tools.
- Perform data analysis on large datasets stored in the Department’s AWS Data Lake environment.
- Collaborate with analysts, researchers, and program staff to identify key metrics, trends, and insights.
- Support the integration and use of Google Analytics to develop reports and dashboards for web-based program data.
- Document data models, visualization processes, and reporting standards to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Learn and apply data governance and security practices in alignment with departmental and state standards.
- Participate in team meetings, assist with special data projects, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Required qualifications:
One (1) year of experience in at least one of the following areas: the design and preparation of programs for electronic data processing utilizing current operating systems, modification of systems software and multiprogramming technology; or the development, maintenance, or installation of application programs; or in performing technical support functions within a direct access device environment, or the development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-network, multi-user Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and/or Wide Area Networks (WAN) environment.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Issue Date: 10/20/2025
Closing Date: 11/17/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct research and policy analysis on topics in labor economics.
- Develop models and conduct empirical analyses to deliver insights into the economic forces that drive the labor market.
- Analyze large datasets by applying advanced statistical and econometric techniques to deliver insights to drive informed policies.
- Measure the economic and fiscal impact of policies.
Required qualifications:
- Three (3) years of comprehensive, technical research and analysis experience in the field of economics or a closely allied field
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Clerk
Issue Date: 11/13/2025
Closing Date: 11/28/25
Cherry Hill
Responsibilities include:
- Perform routine, repetitive clerical work of a varied nature as a beginner at the entrance level of employment which includes a relatively small proportion of difficult tasks
- Other related duties as required
Required qualifications:
- Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents.
Clerk
Issue Date: 11/14/2025
Closing Date: 11/28/25
Paterson
Responsibilities include:
- Perform routine, repetitive clerical work of a varied nature as a beginner at the entrance level of employment which includes a relatively small proportion of difficult tasks
- Other related duties as required
Required qualifications:
- Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents.
Assistant Director (SES/Unclassified)
Issue Date: 11/14/2025
Closing Date: 11/28/25
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Administration, planning, development, operation, and evaluation of the DVRS field operations, including the 18 field offices located throughout the state
- Set up and provide oversight of staffing strategies for the field offices; set priorities and develop realistic long- and short-term goals on a statewide basis by effective use of resources and problem-solving strategies
- Create opportunities for excellent customer services through consultation and supervision of the Field Chiefs and Managers to ensure the commitment of all employees to contribute to the efficient operation of the program; assure that federal and State funds are expended effectively by establishing internal controls
- Follow established procedures and practice, make recommendations to ensure funds are spent responsibly and appropriately
- Other related work as required
Required qualifications:
- Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in vocational rehabilitation services, public administration, unemployment services, or other work programs. A minimum of two years of such experience shall have included supervisory responsibility in a multi-service vocational rehabilitation facility, public administration, employment service or other work program.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews 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.
- Obtains and evaluates 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, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1 Bilingual
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews 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.
- Obtains and evaluates 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, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1 Deaf Language Specialist
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews 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.
- Obtains and evaluates 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, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Information Technology Specialist
Issue Date: 11/5/2025
Closing Date: 11/19/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and enhancing interactive data visualizations and dashboards using Amazon QuickSight and other reporting tools.
- Perform data analysis on large datasets stored in the Department’s AWS Data Lake environment.
- Collaborate with analysts, researchers, and program staff to identify key metrics, trends, and insights.
- Support the integration and use of Google Analytics to develop reports and dashboards for web-based program data.
- Document data models, visualization processes, and reporting standards to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Learn and apply data governance and security practices in alignment with departmental and state standards.
- Participate in team meetings, assist with special data projects, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Required qualifications:
One (1) year of experience in at least one of the following areas: the design and preparation of programs for electronic data processing utilizing current operating systems, modification of systems software and multiprogramming technology; or the development, maintenance, or installation of application programs; or in performing technical support functions within a direct access device environment, or the development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-network, multi-user Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and/or Wide Area Networks (WAN) environment.
Technical Assistant, MIS (IT Customer Support)
Issue Date: 10/20/2025
Closing Date: 11/20/25
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for IT support requests via phone, email, or in-person interactions.
- Create, triage, and route incident tickets in the work order service management system.
- Provide basic troubleshooting for workstation hardware, standard software, and connectivity issues.
- Guide users through routine troubleshooting steps and escalate complex issues to Tier 2 support as appropriate.
- Install, update, and configure new and replacement end-user devices under supervision.
- Participate in larger IT support initiatives and projects as assigned.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Department applications, systems, and IT processes.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience in the gathering, retrieval, maintenance, compilation, and distribution of technical information in a public or private organization may be substituted for the above education requirement.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Research Economist 4
Issue Date: 10/20/2025
Closing Date: 11/17/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct research and policy analysis on topics in labor economics.
- Develop models and conduct empirical analyses to deliver insights into the economic forces that drive the labor market.
- Analyze large datasets by applying advanced statistical and econometric techniques to deliver insights to drive informed policies.
- Measure the economic and fiscal impact of policies.
Required qualifications:
- Three (3) years of comprehensive, technical research and analysis experience in the field of economics or a closely allied field
Program Specialist 4
Issue Date: 10/30/2025
Closing Date: 11/20/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Lead day-to-day operations and performance of the MyCareer NJ platform and DX/UX team.
- Plan, develop, and implement team goals, policies, and procedures.
- Prioritize a seamless, user-centered digital experience.
- Collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders to deliver intuitive, accessible solutions.
- Use data analytics to assess platform usage and recommend strategies for targeted outreach and marketing.
- Apply research and technology systems to continuously improve the platform.
Required qualifications:
- Eight (8) years of experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying, and/or evaluating agency programs and services; one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity over professional or technical staff
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Data Enry Operator 2
Issue Date: 11/3/2025
Closing Date: 11/17/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Answer incoming phone calls concerning inquiries from the public and other stakeholders.
- Compile, sort, and verify the completeness and accuracy of data prior to entering into the W&H database.
- Review and prep hard copy documents for processing through digital image scanners.
- Various administrative duties to support their assigned program area.
- Provide support services to staff for hardware and software.
- Ensure all inventory spreadsheets are updated.
- Install and configure office equipment.
Required qualifications:
- One (1) year of experience in the operation of an electronic data entry input device and/or alphanumeric keyboard to transcribe data into data processing equipment or computer.
There are no open positions at this time.
Administrative Analyst 4, Information Systems
Issue Date: 11/5/2025
Closing Date: 11/19/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Examine and monitor databases and information systems to interpret workforce data for predictive analytics and program planning.
- Generate and modify reports and queries to meet workforce program needs.
- Technical Support and Troubleshooting:
- Provide high-level IT support to end-users, diagnose and resolve complex application errors, and manage troubleshooting processes to ensure smooth operations.
- Software Testing and Implementation:
- Coordinate and lead testing of new software applications and manage testing activities (including development of test data and scripts).
- Assist in implementing new technology solutions to meet workforce development business requirements.
- Technology Research and Recommendation:
- Conduct research to analyze and recommend IT solutions aligned with NJDOL’s strategic objectives.
- Documentation and Training:
- Prepare technical user manuals, develop instructional materials, and conduct system training sessions as needed.
- Project Leadership and Team Management:
- Act as a project lead for assigned technology modernization initiatives.
- Delegate assignments to Information Systems staff and oversee ongoing optimization efforts.
- Process Mapping and Analysis:
- Perform comprehensive analysis of internal workforce processes and create detailed process mapping documents to identify IT needs and improve workflows.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to document business requirements, propose solutions, and support IT-driven business process enhancements.
Required qualifications:
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
- Eight (8) years of professional experience in work involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of the administrative, business, and/or operational policies, procedures, practices, and processes and/or the technological requirements of an organization for the purpose of revising/enhancing existing information systems and/or developing/acquiring and implementing new IT solutions and services.
- Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
- Possession of a master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Security, Network Administration, or Database Management; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
Data Processing Analyst 1, Career Services, WISE Unit
Issue Date: 11/7/2025
Closing Date: 11/21/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- The Data Processing Analyst 1 will assume a senior role within the team, with primary responsibilities that include:
- Data Processing and Cleaning: Utilizing methods such as data cleansing, imputation, and normalization to address data quality issues, including errors, duplications, missing information, and inconsistencies.
- Data Integration and Transformation: Standardizing data from diverse sources to build a cohesive data repository that facilitates accurate analysis and reporting.
- Data Validation and Quality Assurance: Conducting rigorous validation tests and quality assurance checks to identify and address issues or discrepancies in the data, ensuring it meets regulatory standards.
- Data Management and Storage: Overseeing the management of data warehouses and databases, including setting up security protocols, access restrictions, and data retention policies to protect sensitive workforce data.
- Data Visualization and Reporting: Developing data visualizations and reports to communicate insights and support data-driven decision-making within the Workforce Development division.
Required qualifications:
- Three (3) years of professional experience in the design and preparation of application systems for electronic data processing equipment utilizing current operating systems and multiprogramming technology, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; and four (4) years of professional experience in the analysis or programming of data processing systems, the operation of multiprogramming computer systems, or work in the EDP support areas of input/output control, scheduling, or reliability support
Chief Employment & Training, Office of Care Workforce
Issue Date: 11/13/2025
Closing Date: 11/27/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Oversight and Management: Ensure proper oversight of unit deliverables.
- Strategic Planning and Analysis: Plan and conduct studies on organizational structures, staffing patterns, programs, and workflow. Utilize the NJDOL Office of Research and Information for strong analytical and strategic planning skills to assess and improve efficiency and address workforce shortages.
- Program and Policy Communication: Direct the preparation of program reports to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
- Technical Assistance and Community Liaison: Provide technical assistance to staff and management, ensuring smooth operations and program implementation with local community-based organizations, employers, and government agencies to identify recruitment, retention, and training needs in the care sector.
- Service Evaluation and Regulatory Compliance: Evaluate the delivery of services to clients and employers, preparing recommendations for improvement.
- Public Speaking and Representation: May represent the Department at speaking engagements to promote initiatives and programs, utilizing public speaking abilities.
- Business Services Coordination: Support the development and provision of consultative business services, focusing on initiatives related to care workforces.
- Partnership and Program Support: Establish relationships and collaborate with various NJDOL divisions and other external partners, including government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations, to implement training and employment programs. Coordinate NGOs and MOUs as required to support care workforce initiatives.
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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