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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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Mediator 1

Issue Date: 5/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026

Newark

Responsibilities include:

  • Mediating all aspects of the collective bargaining process, including initiating cooperative efforts and guiding negotiations.
  • Mediating grievances in the form of discharge and disciplinary actions, as well as disputes over contract interpretation.
  • Preparing written recommendations, under appropriate circumstances and as requested by the parties, for resolution of grievances.
  • Providing oversight of union officer elections, including nominations meetings.
  • Supervising contract ratifications.

      Required qualifications:

      • Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents.

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      TES Mediator 1 (Part-time)

      Issue Date: 5/26/2026
      Closing Date: 6/9/2026

      Newark

      Responsibilities include:

      • Mediating all aspects of the collective bargaining process, including initiating cooperative efforts and guiding negotiations.

      • Mediating grievances in the form of discharge and disciplinary actions, as well as disputes over contract interpretation.

      • Preparing written recommendations, under appropriate circumstances and as requested by the parties, for resolution of grievances.

      • Providing oversight of union officer elections, including nominations meetings.

      • Supervising contract ratifications.

      • Overseeing administration of card checks and other representation proceedings.

      • Fulfilling other related duties of the State Board of Mediation.

          Required qualifications:

          • Six (6) years of comprehensive experience in the negotiating, implementing, and administration of a labor agreement in industrial, business, government, education, or labor organization. Experience accrued as an elected or appointed labor union official will be acceptable if such experience includes grievance handling, arbitration, and contract negotiation.

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          There are no open positions at this time.

          Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 Deaf Language Specialist 

          Issue Date: 5/20/2026
          Closing Date: 6/3/2026

          Jersey City

          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 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, sociology, or psychology.

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              Data Entry Operator 1 

              Issue Date: 5/27/2026
              Closing Date: 6/10/2026

              Paterson

              Responsibilities include:

              • Use 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
              • Compare entered data to source document to ensure the accuracy of input and reenters or edits inaccurate data where necessary
              • Other related duties as required.

                  Required qualifications:

                  • Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents.

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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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                      Investigator Trainee

                      Issue Date: 5/27/2026
                      Closing Date: 6/10/2026

                      Trenton

                      Responsibilities include:

                      • Learn to perform office and field duties of a routine nature involving the investigation of alleged fraud, negligence, misrepresentation, misconduct, or abuse/neglect by public employees, industry representatives, licensed/certified professionals, authorized vendors, out-of-home caretakers or wage replacement benefit programs.
                      • Learn to review criminal history record information from verifiable sources and performs follow-up investigations to determine the employment eligibility of applicants and existing employees.
                      • Participate in and observe the detecting, reporting, and follow-up of alleged illegal operations.
                      • Learn to check reports and other documents relevant to investigation or enforcement of federal, state and local regulations.
                      • Learn to prepare answers to complaints and inquiries by correspondence, telephone, or in person.
                      • Learn to prepare clear, technical, sound, accurate, and informative reports of investigational activities containing facts, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

                      Required qualifications:

                        • Four (4) years of professional office and/or field experience conducting investigations, collecting evidence, and preparing investigative reports related to criminal, civil, or regulatory matters involving fraud, misrepresentation, or other acts of criminal or civil misconduct; or as a police officer performing criminal follow-up investigations (not preliminary investigations).

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                        Assistant Division Director (SES)

                        Issue Date: 5/20/2026
                        Closing Date: 6/3/2026

                        Trenton

                        Responsibilities include:

                        • Supervise staff responsible for enhancing management, organizational, and operational efficiency through the application of innovative performance management strategies and data analytics
                        • Identify and execute advanced administrative and operational improvements while leveraging cutting-edge technologies and data analytics to optimize performance.
                        • Supervising and overseeing performance management projects from inception through implementation, ensuring alignment with agency goals and long-term strategic priorities.
                        • Direct comprehensive organizational performance reviews and oversee high-impact projects focused on budget optimization, operational excellence, and process modernization.
                        • Spearhead initiatives that integrate digital tools and incorporate best practices in organizational design, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.

                        Required qualifications:

                          • Ten (10) years of professional 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 (physical, intellectual, or developmental disability, juvenile offenders, socially/economically disadvantaged, etc.), three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity, OR
                          • Ten (10) years of professional experience as an administrator responsible for 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, OR
                          • Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity, OR
                          • Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field relevant to the position; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years 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.

                          Information Technology Assistant (IT Security)

                          Issue Date: 5/27/2026
                          Closing Date: 6/10/2026

                          Trenton

                          Responsibilities include:

                          • Process user access requests, including account creation, modification, and deactivation, in accordance with security policies and procedures.
                          • Assist in reviewing and validating access rights to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
                          • Maintain accurate records of provisioning activities and update audit logs as required.
                          • Support periodic user access reviews.
                          • Provide basic troubleshooting for access-related issues, escalating complex problems to senior security staff as needed.
                          • Follow established workflows and contribute to refining processes for efficiency and compliance.
                          • Assist senior staff with audit preparations by compiling documentation and access reports.
                          • Maintain and update reference sheets and knowledge base entries related to provisioning tasks.
                          • Perform other related duties as assigned

                              Required qualifications:

                              • Successful completion of four (4) high school courses in computer programming, web design, data security, ethical matters in computer science, global impact of advancements in computer science, animation, robotics, computer repair, graphic design, app development, media technology, or any related information technology area; OR
                              • Successful completion of a one (1) year technological training program in the operation of computers; OR
                              • One (1) year of experience in computer operator work involving the operation of computers and peripheral equipment, systems analysis and programming, scheduling, technical support, and/or computer operations in the data processing field; OR
                              • One (1) year of equivalent experience and/or training as determined by the hiring authority.

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                              Assistant Division Director

                              Issue Date: 5/29/2026
                              Closing Date: 6/12/2026

                              Trenton

                              Responsibilities include:

                              • Support the OIMSS Executive Leadership in developing the strategic roadmap for IT solutions and aligning technology initiatives with organizational priorities.
                              • Oversee the lifecycle of enterprise applications and platforms, including selection, implementation, enhancement, and retirement.
                              • Lead and mentor teams responsible for solutions architecture, business analysis, application support, and project delivery.
                              • Coordinate with business stakeholders to identify needs, develop requirements, and ensure successful solution adoption.
                              • Manage relationships with external vendors.
                              • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with security, compliance, and accessibility standards.
                              • Promote best practices in technology governance, change management, documentation, and user training.
                              • Monitor emerging technologies and recommend opportunities for modernization and process improvement.
                              • Assist with budgeting, resource planning, and performance reporting.

                                  Required qualifications:

                                  • Ten (10) years of professional 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 (physical, intellectual, or developmental disability, juvenile offenders, socially/economically disadvantaged, etc.), three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
                                  • Ten (10) years of professional experience as an administrator responsible for 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; OR
                                  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
                                  • Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field relevant to the position; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years 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.

                                  There are no open positions at this time.

                                  There are no open positions at this time.

                                  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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                                      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: 6/12/2026

                                      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.

                                          There are no open positions at this time.

                                          There are no open positions at this time.

                                          There are no open positions at this time.

                                          Mediator 1

                                          Issue Date: 5/20/2026
                                          Closing Date: 6/3/2026

                                          Newark

                                          Responsibilities include:

                                          • Mediating all aspects of the collective bargaining process, including initiating cooperative efforts and guiding negotiations.
                                          • Mediating grievances in the form of discharge and disciplinary actions, as well as disputes over contract interpretation.
                                          • Preparing written recommendations, under appropriate circumstances and as requested by the parties, for resolution of grievances.
                                          • Providing oversight of union officer elections, including nominations meetings.
                                          • Supervising contract ratifications.

                                              Required qualifications:

                                              • Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents.

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                                              TES Mediator 1 (Part-time)

                                              Issue Date: 5/26/2026
                                              Closing Date: 6/9/2026

                                              Newark

                                              Responsibilities include:

                                              • Mediating all aspects of the collective bargaining process, including initiating cooperative efforts and guiding negotiations.

                                              • Mediating grievances in the form of discharge and disciplinary actions, as well as disputes over contract interpretation.

                                              • Preparing written recommendations, under appropriate circumstances and as requested by the parties, for resolution of grievances.

                                              • Providing oversight of union officer elections, including nominations meetings.

                                              • Supervising contract ratifications.

                                              • Overseeing administration of card checks and other representation proceedings.

                                              • Fulfilling other related duties of the State Board of Mediation.

                                                  Required qualifications:

                                                  • Six (6) years of comprehensive experience in the negotiating, implementing, and administration of a labor agreement in industrial, business, government, education, or labor organization. Experience accrued as an elected or appointed labor union official will be acceptable if such experience includes grievance handling, arbitration, and contract negotiation.

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                                                  There are no open positions at this time.

                                                  Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 Deaf Language Specialist 

                                                  Issue Date: 5/20/2026
                                                  Closing Date: 6/3/2026

                                                  Jersey City

                                                  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 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, sociology, or psychology.

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                                                      Data Entry Operator 1 

                                                      Issue Date: 5/27/2026
                                                      Closing Date: 6/10/2026

                                                      Paterson

                                                      Responsibilities include:

                                                      • Use 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
                                                      • Compare entered data to source document to ensure the accuracy of input and reenters or edits inaccurate data where necessary
                                                      • Other related duties as required.

                                                          Required qualifications:

                                                          • Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents.

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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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                                                              Investigator Trainee

                                                              Issue Date: 5/27/2026
                                                              Closing Date: 6/10/2026

                                                              Trenton

                                                              Responsibilities include:

                                                              • Learn to perform office and field duties of a routine nature involving the investigation of alleged fraud, negligence, misrepresentation, misconduct, or abuse/neglect by public employees, industry representatives, licensed/certified professionals, authorized vendors, out-of-home caretakers or wage replacement benefit programs.
                                                              • Learn to review criminal history record information from verifiable sources and performs follow-up investigations to determine the employment eligibility of applicants and existing employees.
                                                              • Participate in and observe the detecting, reporting, and follow-up of alleged illegal operations.
                                                              • Learn to check reports and other documents relevant to investigation or enforcement of federal, state and local regulations.
                                                              • Learn to prepare answers to complaints and inquiries by correspondence, telephone, or in person.
                                                              • Learn to prepare clear, technical, sound, accurate, and informative reports of investigational activities containing facts, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

                                                              Required qualifications:

                                                                • Four (4) years of professional office and/or field experience conducting investigations, collecting evidence, and preparing investigative reports related to criminal, civil, or regulatory matters involving fraud, misrepresentation, or other acts of criminal or civil misconduct; or as a police officer performing criminal follow-up investigations (not preliminary investigations).

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                                                                Assistant Division Director (SES)

                                                                Issue Date: 5/20/2026
                                                                Closing Date: 6/3/2026

                                                                Trenton

                                                                Responsibilities include:

                                                                • Supervise staff responsible for enhancing management, organizational, and operational efficiency through the application of innovative performance management strategies and data analytics
                                                                • Identify and execute advanced administrative and operational improvements while leveraging cutting-edge technologies and data analytics to optimize performance.
                                                                • Supervising and overseeing performance management projects from inception through implementation, ensuring alignment with agency goals and long-term strategic priorities.
                                                                • Direct comprehensive organizational performance reviews and oversee high-impact projects focused on budget optimization, operational excellence, and process modernization.
                                                                • Spearhead initiatives that integrate digital tools and incorporate best practices in organizational design, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.

                                                                Required qualifications:

                                                                  • Ten (10) years of professional 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 (physical, intellectual, or developmental disability, juvenile offenders, socially/economically disadvantaged, etc.), three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity, OR
                                                                  • Ten (10) years of professional experience as an administrator responsible for 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, OR
                                                                  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity, OR
                                                                  • Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field relevant to the position; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years 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.

                                                                  Information Technology Assistant (IT Security)

                                                                  Issue Date: 5/27/2026
                                                                  Closing Date: 6/10/2026

                                                                  Trenton

                                                                  Responsibilities include:

                                                                  • Process user access requests, including account creation, modification, and deactivation, in accordance with security policies and procedures.
                                                                  • Assist in reviewing and validating access rights to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
                                                                  • Maintain accurate records of provisioning activities and update audit logs as required.
                                                                  • Support periodic user access reviews.
                                                                  • Provide basic troubleshooting for access-related issues, escalating complex problems to senior security staff as needed.
                                                                  • Follow established workflows and contribute to refining processes for efficiency and compliance.
                                                                  • Assist senior staff with audit preparations by compiling documentation and access reports.
                                                                  • Maintain and update reference sheets and knowledge base entries related to provisioning tasks.
                                                                  • Perform other related duties as assigned

                                                                      Required qualifications:

                                                                      • Successful completion of four (4) high school courses in computer programming, web design, data security, ethical matters in computer science, global impact of advancements in computer science, animation, robotics, computer repair, graphic design, app development, media technology, or any related information technology area; OR
                                                                      • Successful completion of a one (1) year technological training program in the operation of computers; OR
                                                                      • One (1) year of experience in computer operator work involving the operation of computers and peripheral equipment, systems analysis and programming, scheduling, technical support, and/or computer operations in the data processing field; OR
                                                                      • One (1) year of equivalent experience and/or training as determined by the hiring authority.

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                                                                      Assistant Division Director

                                                                      Issue Date: 5/29/2026
                                                                      Closing Date: 6/12/2026

                                                                      Trenton

                                                                      Responsibilities include:

                                                                      • Support the OIMSS Executive Leadership in developing the strategic roadmap for IT solutions and aligning technology initiatives with organizational priorities.
                                                                      • Oversee the lifecycle of enterprise applications and platforms, including selection, implementation, enhancement, and retirement.
                                                                      • Lead and mentor teams responsible for solutions architecture, business analysis, application support, and project delivery.
                                                                      • Coordinate with business stakeholders to identify needs, develop requirements, and ensure successful solution adoption.
                                                                      • Manage relationships with external vendors.
                                                                      • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with security, compliance, and accessibility standards.
                                                                      • Promote best practices in technology governance, change management, documentation, and user training.
                                                                      • Monitor emerging technologies and recommend opportunities for modernization and process improvement.
                                                                      • Assist with budgeting, resource planning, and performance reporting.

                                                                          Required qualifications:

                                                                          • Ten (10) years of professional 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 (physical, intellectual, or developmental disability, juvenile offenders, socially/economically disadvantaged, etc.), three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
                                                                          • Ten (10) years of professional experience as an administrator responsible for 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; OR
                                                                          • Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
                                                                          • Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field relevant to the position; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

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                                                                          Regulatory Officer 2

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

                                                                          Trenton

                                                                          Responsibilities include:

                                                                          • Function independently on routine issues.
                                                                          • Assist with respect to complex regulatory matters, formal and informal.

                                                                              Required qualifications:

                                                                              • Two (2) years of experience performing any of the following: conducting legal research; analyzing, reviewing, and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, legislation, and/or regulatory matters.

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                                                                              There are no open positions at this time.

                                                                              There are no open positions at this time.

                                                                              Secretarial Assistant 1, NS

                                                                              Issue Date: 5/20/2026
                                                                              Closing Date: 6/3/2026

                                                                              Trenton

                                                                              Responsibilities include:

                                                                              • Provide administrative support to office staff working within the inspection and licensing program areas of the MIBB&PVC
                                                                              • Support the Bureau Chief by Preparing correspondences and reviewing prepared documents for accuracy
                                                                              • Track assignments and electronic folders, retrieving documents as needed, sending reminders and purging documents when required
                                                                              • Manage the Chief’s calendar and taking messages as needed
                                                                              • Handle documents related to the supervision of inspectors, support staff and others; coordinates in-person and virtual meetings, conference calls and other events, booking appointments, and assembling background materials for meetings.

                                                                                  Required qualifications:

                                                                                  • Three (3) years of experience in secretarial and administrative clerical work.

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                                                                                  Program Specialist 3, Regulatory Programs

                                                                                  Issue Date: 5/27/2026
                                                                                  Closing Date: 6/10/2026

                                                                                  Trenton

                                                                                  Responsibilities include:

                                                                                  • Supervise office staff in the Case Management Unit, Inspection, Licensing, Accounting and general duties. Responsible for their ePARS, eCATS, meetings, and monitoring their activities. Organize/conducts education/training workshops for both field and office staff.   Oversees the training of staff involved in program activities.
                                                                                  • Responsible for managing the surveys of inspectors' activities in the field. Monitors inspectors' attendance, operational logistics and compliance with all associated procedures and policies.
                                                                                  • Plan, improve and supervise the implementation of programs such as New Jersey (NJ) Owner-User, NJ Repair programs, Exception 6, Internship, Emergency Operating permits and New Jersey Approved Vessels.
                                                                                  • Review proposed statutory and regulatory changes (Statutes and NJAC 12:90) as to its potential impact on the inspected, insurance companies, other authorized inspection agencies and general public.
                                                                                  • Design, review and prepare proposals for implementing new programs such as the Jurisdiction Reporting System (JRS) for the management of all the Bureau's inspection programs, and revising/modifying existing programs such as Jurisdiction Online (JO) and monitors feedback during implementation.
                                                                                  • Research and write proposals such as justifications for outside training programs (National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessel Inspectors [NBBI], American Society of Mechanical Engineers [ASME] & others) procurement of Bureau's equipment & other functional needs for inspectors and office staff.
                                                                                  • Review current Codes and Standards as published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI) and the American Petroleum Institute (API).   Reviews and updates the Bureau's Quality Assurance Manual to capture all applicable current changes in the Codes and Standards for implementation.

                                                                                      Required qualifications:

                                                                                      • Seven (7) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying and/or evaluating regulatory programs designed to ensure public safety, health and welfare, or to protect the environment.

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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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                                                                                          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: 6/12/2026

                                                                                          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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                                                                                              Senior Employment Counselor

                                                                                              Issue Date: 5/19/2026
                                                                                              Closing Date: 6/2/2026

                                                                                              Somerville

                                                                                              Responsibilities include:

                                                                                              • Under the general supervision of an Employment Supervisor or manager in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, serves as team or program leader responsible for providing career counseling and related employment-directed services to job seekers;
                                                                                              • Takes the lead in resolving problems related to occupational choice, change, or adjustment;
                                                                                              • Provides assistance in researching and preparing for job opportunities, and/or provides basic or occupational skills training to achieve an industry valued credential and career path;
                                                                                              • Does other related duties as required.

                                                                                              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.

                                                                                              • Six (6) years of professional experience in career guidance and employment counseling, including or supplemented by six (6) semester hour credits in Non-introductory Sociology or Psychology or other field of study directly related to vocational counseling or workforce and career development, and nine (9) semester hour credits in the Behavioral Sciences, Statistics, or Non-Introductory Labor Market Information courses.
                                                                                              • Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by six (6) semester hour credits in Non-introductory Sociology or Psychology or other field of study directly related to vocational counseling or workforce and career development, and nine (9) semester hour credits in the Behavioral Sciences, Statistics, or Non-Introductory Labor Market Information courses; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
                                                                                              • Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Personnel Administration, Counseling, Student Personnel Services, or related fields, which shall have included a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hour credits outlined above; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

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                                                                                              Employment & Training Specialist 2, Apprenticeship – Opportunity Partnership

                                                                                              Issue Date: 5/20/2026
                                                                                              Closing Date: 6/3/2026

                                                                                              Trenton

                                                                                              Responsibilities include:

                                                                                              • Under the direction of a Supervisor, Employment and Training Programs or other supervisor within Workforce New Jersey, has state-wide responsibility for conducting the work involved in planning, coordinating, implementing, and reviewing employment and training programs;
                                                                                              • Plans and directs one or more of the special program services or special research and workforce development efforts;
                                                                                              • Related work as required.

                                                                                              Required qualifications:

                                                                                              • Seven (7) years of professional experience in the development, implementation, or coordination of a multi-phase employment and training program in a public or private agency, OR
                                                                                              • Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, OR
                                                                                              • Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in political science, education, sociology, psychology, economics, public administration, or human resource development; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

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