Current openings at the New Jersey Department of Labor
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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.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (Non-Competitive)
Bridgeton, Cherry Hill, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Neptune, New Brunswick, Newark,
Paterson, Phillipsburg, Pleasantville, Randolph, Rio Grande, Somerville, Trenton
and Hackensack, Burlington
Issue Date: 1/11/2024
Closing Date: TBD
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 Rehabilitation Counselor 1 - Deaf Language Specialist (Non- Competitive)
Jersey City, New Brunswick, Pleasantville, and Trenton local offices
Issue Date: 1/11/2024
Closing Date: TBD
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
- SPECIAL SKILL: Appointees must be able to communicate effectively in the language of the deaf, particularly American Sign Language, sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Appointees must have a proficiency level of at least an Intermediate level and must be able to reach the Advanced or higher-level rating on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) within two years of appointment.
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 Rehabilitation Counselor 1 - Bilingual in Spanish and English (Non-competitive)
Jersey City, Newark, Paterson, Elizabeth, Neptune, Westampton, Pleasantville, Toms River, and Sewell offices.
Issue Date: 1/11/2024
Closing Date: TBD
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
- SPECIAL SKILL: Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
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
Auditor Accountant Trainee
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date:2/12/2024
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- Making field and office audits
- Evaluating program objectives and effectiveness
- Appraising the utilization of fiscal resources
- Keeping financial records and reports
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree including twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting
There are no open positions at this time.
Auditor Accountant Trainee
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date:2/1/2024
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing financial statements
- Forecasting, accounting, reporting, and processing of expenditures
- Preparation of quarterly reports for federal programs
- Active participation in financial audits
- Meeting with program managers to discuss financial performance
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, including or supplemented by 21 semester hour credits in Accounting courses
Auditor Accountant Trainee
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date: 7/28/2023
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing financial statements
- Forecasting, accounting, reporting, and processing of expenditures
- Preparation of quarterly reports for federal programs
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, including or supplemented by 21 semester hour credits in Accounting courses
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.
Governor’s Fellow
Main Office Trenton
Issue Date: 5/24/2024
Closing Date: 6/14/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Research, review, and recommend protocols, policies, procedures and/or training to maintain efficient and effective implementation of strategic enforcement and compliance initiatives;
- Work collaboratively by advising and supporting the program areas on strategic enforcement and compliance plan development and implementation;
- Develop and perform special studies, research, and/or projects on strategic enforcement and compliance, which require the analysis of requests and statistics; make recommendations regarding appropriate action;
- Prepare and present informative programs to various groups including the public, government and private agencies, and others interested in the mission, goals, programs, and plans of the department;
- Manage day-to-day responsibilities, including but not limited to, organizing and attending meetings on behalf of the Director.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree
Construction Code Inspector 1 Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Refrigeration
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date: 2/6/2024
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- Performs jurisdictional inspections of boilers (internal & external), pressure vessels, and refrigeration systems falling under the requirements of N.J.A.C 12:90 .
- Prepares and uploads inspection reports of objects inspected to the database (jurisdiction OnLine).
- Performs compliance checks at applicable locations to verify boiler and refrigeration licenses as well as performs accident investigations as needed.
Required qualifications:
- Appointees will be required to possess a valid Residential and Commercial Specialist (RCS) code enforcement license in Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Refrigeration (BPVR) issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
Construction Code Inspector 2, Mining (Competitive)
Main Office, Trenton
Issue Date: 1/22/2024
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct general inspections and follow up activities using guidelines established by the Office of Safety Compliance, adjust inspection schedules when necessary to investigate imminent hazards, complaints, fatal and serious accidents, fires, and a priority on inspection projects
- Measure distances, prepare sketches, photographs, and operate scientific and engineering instruments to determine compliance and non-compliance with the Explosive Act and Regulations. Interview, take statements from witnesses and operators and gather evidence for enforcement with regard to compliance with the Explosive Act and Regulations
- Inspect locations where commercial blasting explosives are sold, store and transported to ensure these activities are in compliance and that they have valid permits under the Explosive Act and Regulation of the State of New Jersey
Required qualifications:
- Four (4) years of experience in mining as required by N.J.S.A. 34:6-98.3(g)
Research Economist 2
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date: 5/16/2024
Closing Date: 6/13/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct in-depth economic research and analysis on relevant topics, utilizing quantitative and qualitative methodologies to contribute to the development of research projects and reports.
- Collect, clean, and analyze data from various sources to extract meaningful insights and trends, using statistical software and tools proficiently to support research objectives.
- Develop and refine economic models, forecasting techniques, or simulations to provide accurate assessments of economic scenarios, policy impacts, and market dynamics.
- Prepare well-structured and coherent research reports, policy briefs, and presentations that effectively communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with senior economists and interdisciplinary teams to contribute to the research agenda, share expertise, and provide valuable insights to inform economic policies and decision-making.
Required qualifications:
- Possession of a Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, or Business Administration from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twelve (12) graduate credit hours in
Economics
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Employment Service Trainee (Non-Competitive)
Main Office Trenton
Issue Date: 2/20/2024
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- ES Trainee examines and determines eligibility of claims for Unemployment Insurance based on New Jersey Unemployment Law.
- When necessary, contacts employers and claimants by telephone in order to secure needed documentation to make a claim determination.
- Conducts fact-finding interviews and resolves discrepancies with claimants, employers, etc. in order to properly determine claims.
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 NOTE: Please refer to the Advancement section located at the bottom of this title specification for a comprehensive list of approved journeyman titles connected to this trainee title. Experience must be related to the journeyman title associated with the position. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
There are no open positions at this time.
Senior Counsel, Uninsured Employers Fund,Division of Workers Compensation (Competitive)
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date: 9/15/2023
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- Represents the interests of the Uninsured Employer's Fund in the Courts of the Division of Workers' Compensation.
- Makes contact with providers of medical and associated services for which the Uninsured Employer's Fund may be liable.
- Files proof of claims in the Bankruptcy Courts.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited law school with an JD degree.
- Two (2) years of experience in providing legal representation for government entities involving, but not limited to, appearance before the Division of Workers' Compensation and other courts of competent jurisdiction in the State of New Jersey.
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.
Director of the Division of Rehabilitation Services (SES)
Main Office Trenton
Issue Date: 4/23/2024
Closing Date: 5/23/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Leading, coaching and managing DVRS leadership team by assisting them in the development of competencies for their programs. Competencies will focus on leadership and staff development in vocational rehabilitation, implementing performance management initiatives and continuous monitoring and enhancement of services.
- Providing oversight of operations to support the delivery of DVRS services in 18 local field offices and central administrative office;
- Directing the preparation and analysis of all budgetary data for the Division for a combined state and federal annual budget. Help to develop and review annual budgets with continuous monitoring during the fiscal year.
Required qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is expected. An advanced degree in management, administration,
or other areas related to the position would be helpful.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 (Non-Competitive)
Bridgeton, Cherry Hill, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Neptune, New Brunswick,
Newark, Paterson, Phillipsburg, Pleasantville, Randolph, Rio Grande, Somerville,
Trenton and Hackensack ,Burlington
Issue Date: 1/11/2024
Closing Date: TBD
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 Rehabilitation Counselor 1 - Deaf Language Specialist (Non- Competitive)
Jersey City, New Brunswick, Pleasantville, and Trenton local offices
Issue Date: 1/11/2024
Closing Date: TBD
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
- SPECIAL SKILL: Appointees must be able to communicate effectively in the language of the deaf, particularly American Sign Language, sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Appointees must have a proficiency level of at least an Intermediate level and must be able to reach the Advanced or higher-level rating on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) within two years of appointment.
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 Rehabilitation Counselor 1 - Bilingual in Spanish and English (Non-competitive)
Jersey City, Newark, Paterson, Elizabeth, Neptune, Westampton, Pleasantville, Toms River, and Sewell offices.
Issue Date: 1/11/2024
Closing Date: TBD
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.
- SPECIAL SKILL: Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
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
Auditor Accountant Trainee
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date:2/12/2024
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- Making field and office audits
- Evaluating program objectives and effectiveness
- Appraising the utilization of fiscal resources
- Keeping financial records and reports
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree including twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting
There are no open positions at this time.
Division Director (Unclassified)
Main Office Trenton
Issue Date: 5/30/2024
Closing Date: 6/13/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee the accounting and federal and state reporting of the various Income Security Divisions to include the federally funded three Unemployment Insurance (UI) programs, the various UI Cares Benefit programs, UI Equity Grant, RESEA, Veterans Affairs, Labor Certification and Agricultural Wage, Office of Research & lnfo1mation, Office of UI Modernization, ARPA UI Modernization Grants, etc.
- Oversee the accounting and state reporting for the special revenue funded programs of Temporary Disability Insurance, Family Leave Insurance, Disability Determination Services, Workers Compensation and Special Compensation
Required qualifications:
- Six years of supervisory experience in functional areas of financial management such as budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, or fiscal analysis.
Administrative Analyst 3, Accounting (Competitive)
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date:5/20/2024
Closing Date:6/03/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the financial activities of the programs and/or accounts assigned to the unit ensuring the timely accounting and reporting of expenditures funded by federal or state programs and approving documents in the New Jersey Comprehensive Financial System (NJCFS).
- Responsible for processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts and responding to financial audit inquiries.
- The AA2, FM will provide the required analysis and may assist the AA4 with federal reporting necessary for federally funded programs.
- This position will also assist the Administrative Analysts 3 and 4 with the training and guidance of lower-level accountants
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 work involving fiscal analyses and evaluation, budgeting, and management operations in government, business, and/or a management consulting firm, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in any combination of Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance courses. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in any combination of Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance courses; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a doctorate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance.
There are no open positions at this time.
Technical Support Specialist 2
Main Office, Trenton
Issue Date: 5/20/2024
Closing Date: 6/3/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Serves as a liaison for the Office of Information Management Services & Solutions (OIMSS) to other agencies in matters concerning Human Capital Strategies, Finance and Accounting, Administrative Services, NJ Office of Information Technology, and the various business areas within NJDOL.
- Responsible for executing all personnel related actions in coordination with Human Capital Strategies and NJ Civil Service Commission and at the direction of the Executive Assistant 4. This includes annual staffing plans, training requests, organizational charts, rosters, posting of job vacancies, overtime requests, ePar administration, eCats issues, payroll issues, promotional and open competitive exams, and leave requests.
- Assists in the planning, organizing and oversight of programs and initiatives within the Division. Receives status updates for various on-going projects to ensure that targets and milestones are being met, determines criticality of any issues that arise and escalates those in need of governance from OIMSS Executive Management.
- Assists in creating or updating processes and/or procedures to accommodate new policies. Prepares various reports for Executive Management.
- Responsible for work intake and recommendations for assignments based on skill sets, workload, and proficiencies of staff. Performs various other duties as required by Executive Management.
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. Seven (7) years of professional experience in program management with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, staffing, reporting, and budgeting, or in assisting an executive with program development and implementation. 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 in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or other closely related field; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience
Technical Support Specialist 2
Main Office, Trenton
Issue Date: 5/20/2024
Closing Date: 6/3/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Provide technical assistance and customer service support as part of the Information Technology Customer Support Unit/Field Staff unit
- Resolve workstation hardware/software issues remotely and on-site
- Guide users through troubleshooting steps over the phone and in person
- Complete incident tracking reports in the work order tracking system
- Install, update, and configure new and replacement IT devices
- Participate in large-scale IT Customer Support projects
- Expand upon existing knowledge of systems, applications, and hardware in use by the NJDOL
- Update and maintain documentation as part of a knowledge base for the IT Customer Support/Field Staff unit
- Function as a liaison between NJDOL’s OIMSS and NJDOL field office staff, including county partners
- Research and test new IT products and solutions
- Perform other related duties as required
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related 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.
Governor’s Fellow
Main Office Trenton
Issue Date: 5/24/2024
Closing Date: 6/14/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Research, review, and recommend protocols, policies, procedures and/or training to maintain efficient and effective implementation of strategic enforcement and compliance initiatives;
- Work collaboratively by advising and supporting the program areas on strategic enforcement and compliance plan development and implementation;
- Develop and perform special studies, research, and/or projects on strategic enforcement and compliance, which require the analysis of requests and statistics; make recommendations regarding appropriate action;
- Prepare and present informative programs to various groups including the public, government and private agencies, and others interested in the mission, goals, programs, and plans of the department;
- Manage day-to-day responsibilities, including but not limited to, organizing and attending meetings on behalf of the Director.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree
Secretarial Assistant 1, Non - Stenographic
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date: 5/16/2024
Closing Date:6/13/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Manage On-Site Consultation office telephones and email, set up Consultation Requests, submit requisitions for supplies and services as needed, complete and submit employee travel requests.
- Become familiar with and utilize the data in the OSHA Information System (OIS) on a daily basis as needed, perform Case File reviews for supervision.
- Become familiar with the use of Microsoft TEAMS and be able to navigate and input information for supervision and field staff assignment.
- Prepare reports as needed for OSHA weekly reports to Consultants and supervision, OSHA quarterly meetings, and OSHA Region II.
Required qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience in secretarial and administrative clerical work.
Assistant Chief Mechanical Inspection Bureau Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date: 3/15/2024
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for coordinating all the activities of the licensing programs, test revisions, grading and scheduling exams.
- Training of inspectors for license qualifications and their requalification.
- Assigning administrative functions for operational needs of the MIBB&PVC.
- Responsible for improving effective organizational methods to ensure projects, events, and assignments are routinely scheduled, tracked, and completed
- Will work closely with the Case Management Unit (CMU) of the MIBB&PVC and conduct settlement conferences for the resolution of penalty cases for stakeholders who violate our licensing requirements.
- Will be responsible for and management of cases transmitted to the Office of Administrative law.
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. In accordance with NJSA 34:1-38.l, applicants shall: (1) be a citizen of the State of New Jersey; (2) have held, for at least 1 year, a Class I, Grade A operating engineer's license issued by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; and (3) EITHER: (a) possess nine (9) years of professional experience as a boiler and pressure vessel inspector, OR (b) possess fourteen (14) years of professional experience as a Grade A (Gold Seal) or B (Red Seal) NJ licensed Operating Engineer, OR (c) have held a position equivalent to b. The above experience must include twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in mechanical, marine, industrial, or chemical engineering. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in mechanical, marine, industrial, or chemical engineering; AND In accordance with NJSA 34:1-38.l, applicants shall: (1) be a citizen of the State of New Jersey; (2) have held, for at least 1 year, a Class I, Grade A operating engineer's license issued by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; and (3) EITHER: (a) possess five (5) years of profressional experience as a boiler and pressure vessel inspector, OR (b) possess ten (10) years of professional experience as a Grade A (Gold Seal) or B (Red Seal) NJ licensed Operating Engineer, OR (c) have held a position equivalent to b.
Assistant Chief Mechanical Inspection Bureau Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance (Competitive)
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date: 3/5/2024
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- Will assist the Chief in the day-to-day management of the Bureau.
- Will supervise all construction code inspectors to ensure inspections are performed in accordance with the National Board Inspection Code (N.B.I.C.), the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C.) 12:90 and the applicable codes of construction.
- Will proctor boiler & refrigeration license examinations and when warranted, generate new test questions.
- Will take lead in the training of construction code inspectors to meet the requirements of the National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors (National Board) continuous education units needed for the renewal of their commissions and endorsements.
- Will collaborate with the insurance companies performing inspections in New Jersey to ensure that all inspections are performed as required by the jurisdiction. Will also review and approve/reject all inspections submitted by both the Insurance and the State inspectors.
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. In accordance with NJSA 34:1-38.l, applicants shall: (1) be a citizen of the State of New Jersey; (2) have held, for at least 1 year, a Class I, Grade A operating engineer's license issued by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; and (3) EITHER: (a) possess nine (9) years of professional experience as a boiler and pressure vessel inspector, OR (b) possess fourteen (14) years of professional experience as a Grade A (Gold Seal) or B (Red Seal) NJ licensed Operating Engineer, OR (c) have held a position equivalent to b. The above experience must include twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in mechanical, marine, industrial, or chemical engineering. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in mechanical, marine, industrial, or chemical engineering; AND In accordance with NJSA 34:1-38.l, applicants shall: (1) be a citizen of the State of New Jersey; (2) have held, for at least 1 year, a Class I, Grade A operating engineer's license issued by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; and (3) EITHER: (a) possess five (5) years of professional experience as a boiler and pressure vessel inspector, OR (b) possess ten (10) years of professional experience as a Grade A (Gold Seal) or B (Red Seal) NJ licensed Operating Engineer, OR (c) have held a position equivalent to b. NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
Construction Code Inspector 1 Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Refrigeration
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date: 2/6/2024
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- Performs jurisdictional inspections of boilers (internal & external), pressure vessels, and refrigeration systems falling under the requirements of N.J.A.C 12:90 .
- Prepares and uploads inspection reports of objects inspected to the database (jurisdiction OnLine).
- Performs compliance checks at applicable locations to verify boiler and refrigeration licenses as well as performs accident investigations as needed.
Required qualifications:
- Appointees will be required to possess a valid Residential and Commercial Specialist (RCS) code enforcement license in Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Refrigeration (BPVR) issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
Labor Market Analyst 2
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date: 5/24/2024
Closing Date: 6/7/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Oversees the production of various mandatory and ad hoc reports detailing activities of LWD program-area activities, especially focusing on Unemployment Insurance. This involves working with various NJDOL program databases and extract files to obtain the necessary data items to meet reporting and user requirements. Also involved are extensive data verification, data tabulation and actual report production. Contact with NJDOL program-areas, OIM and OIT staff is necessary to discuss data-related processes, data definitions, and/or data discrepancies.
- Develops and oversees the development of queries and reporting processes to extract, validate, and tabulate data resident on various NJDOL program databases for reporting purposes. This includes determining user needs, learning basic NJDOL database structures, and writing efficient queries or extract programs to obtain the required data elements.
- Oversees the completion of special data requests or aids others in the completion of data requests. These requests may entail the gathering, verification, tabulation, and presentation of data; and the use of both mainframe and PC-based applications.
- Monitors production systems and automated reporting processes to ensure the accuracy of the data and that reporting requirements are met. When necessary, aids in the development of problem reports or service requests to correct problems or to alter programs to accommodate system changes, or changes in reporting requirements or definitions.
- Serves as the Division’s representative on NJDOL’s UI Modernization project to ensure both compliance with UI reporting requirements, and that the Division can continue to provide stakeholders with UI data and analyses.
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.
Seven (7) years of professional experience involving the collection, analysis, and dissemination of labor market, economic, demographic, occupational, actuarial or labor-related program data or, in the collection, review and evaluation of information from individuals, employers and other sources to determine eligibility for grants, loans, insurance, credit, entitlements to cash awards, financial or other services or benefits, tax liability and/or workforce or other opportunities for individuals, employers or public or private agencies, including or supplemented by fifteen (15) semester hour credits in economics, mathematics, or statistics, at least three (3) credits of which must have been in statistics. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by fifteen (15) semester hour credits in economics, mathematics, or statistics, at least three (3) semester hour credits of which shall have been in statistics; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, public/business administration; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
Research Economist 2
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date: 5/16/2024
Closing Date: 6/13/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct in-depth economic research and analysis on relevant topics, utilizing quantitative and qualitative methodologies to contribute to the development of research projects and reports.
- Collect, clean, and analyze data from various sources to extract meaningful insights and trends, using statistical software and tools proficiently to support research objectives.
- Develop and refine economic models, forecasting techniques, or simulations to provide accurate assessments of economic scenarios, policy impacts, and market dynamics.
- Prepare well-structured and coherent research reports, policy briefs, and presentations that effectively communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with senior economists and interdisciplinary teams to contribute to the research agenda, share expertise, and provide valuable insights to inform economic policies and decision-making.
Required qualifications:
- Possession of a Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, or Business Administration from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twelve (12) graduate credit hours in
Economics
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Employment Service Trainee (Non-Competitive)
Main Office Trenton
Issue Date: 2/20/2024
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- ES Trainee examines and determines eligibility of claims for Unemployment Insurance based on New Jersey Unemployment Law.
- When necessary, contacts employers and claimants by telephone in order to secure needed documentation to make a claim determination.
- Conducts fact-finding interviews and resolves discrepancies with claimants, employers, etc. in order to properly determine claims.
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 NOTE: Please refer to the Advancement section located at the bottom of this title specification for a comprehensive list of approved journeyman titles connected to this trainee title. Experience must be related to the journeyman title associated with the position. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Management Assistant (Competitive)
Main Office Trenton
Issue Date: 5/30/2024
Closing Date: 6/13/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Prepares detailed correspondence of a confidential nature.
- Prepares statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Arranges meetings, conferences, and other events; handles calendar for Bureau Chief.
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.
Administrative Analyst 2 Audit
Main Office Trenton
Issue Date: 5/28/2024
Closing Date: 6/11/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Process daily deposits, disbursements, refunds, returned checks, NSF checks, and maintain files for each case.
- Ensure reports requesting refunds and account transfers are clear and accurate for Finance and Accounting to process.
- Handle phone inquiries and correspondence from the public in a professional manner.
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 involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of budget, organization, administrative practices, operational methods, management operations, or data processing applications, or any combination thereof, which shall have included responsibility for recommendation, planning, and/or implementation of improvements in a business or government agency. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
Training Technician 2 (Competitive)
Main Office Trenton
Issue Date: 5/22/2024
Closing Date: 6/05/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct sessions from training modules on various topics specific to the Wage and Hour Division
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Interfaces with management to coordinate and schedule training sessions.
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Arranges for meeting spaces and materials.
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Writes and designs training content that will be used by other trainers.
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Formats training content and materials into templates that are suitable for publication as resource guides and as manuals
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 work involved in planning and carrying out training programs of varied types, such as employee training, adult education, and/or group education; or teaching in an elementary school setting through college which shall have included curriculum development and/or the organization of learning programs, or any combination thereof. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a Master's degree in Education or a related field, and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience
Field Investigator
Main Office Trenton
Issue Date: 5/21/2024
Closing Date: 6/04/2024
Responsibilities include:
- The position of Field Investigator is responsible for enforcing a host of Wage and Hour and Public Contracts laws such as minimum wage, overtime, child labor, earned sick leave and prevailing wage.
- The position requires site visits to employer establishments and worksites, entails meetings with employers or their representatives, auditing of records and documents, interviews of workers, calculations of any back wages to workers and the writing of reports documenting the findings of their investigation.
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. Five (5) years of professional experience in identifying and investigating violations in a field of specific regulatory conditions, interpreting and applying these regulations and making recommendations based on findings. OR Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed
decisions
Secretarial Assistant 1, Non-Stenographic (Competitive)
Main Office Trenton
Issue Date: 4/29/2024
Closing Date: 5/31/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Arrange meetings, conferences, and other events; handles calendar for Assistant Chief.
- Prepare and email/scan correspondence.
- Handle calls from the public regarding general Wage and Hour questions.
- Update Wage and Hour database.
Required qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience in secretarial and administrative clerical work.
There are no open positions at this time.
Chief Employment and Training (Competitive)
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date: 5/24/2024
Closing Date: 6/7/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Assists in the management, evaluation and operation of employment and training services, within the Office of Transitional Workforce Services (OTWS).
- Directly responsible for supervision of staff and program development for one of the following program areas: 1-Special Populations (Reentry, JOBS, LiLA, P2R and SCSEP), 2-Workfirst New Jersey (TANF/SNAP/GA).
- Under the direction of an administrative official supervises the administration and staffing of employment and training services in the central and/or field offices of a department
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.
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. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
Secretarial Assistant 1, Non-Stenographic (Competitive)
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date: 5/9/2024
Closing Date: 5/23/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Under supervision, provides secretarial, administrative and clerical support to an assigned assistant division director, bureau chief, or organizational equivalent; types correspondence and reports,r
- Prepares letters on routine matters, provides requested information to internal and external customers
- Maintains a schedule of appointments and the daily engagement calendar of the executive official
- Utilizes various information systems for daily work assignments used by the agency, office, or related units
- Does other related duties as required.
Required qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience in secretarial and administrative clerical work.
Manager 1 Workforce New Jersey (Competitive)
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date: 5/9/2024
Closing Date: 5/23/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Under the director of a Regional Manager, Bureau Chief, or other higher level manager in the Department of Labor, manages and directs a field office(s) involved in the delivery of employment security services
- Plans, coordinates, and organizes office operations
- Analyzes state or federal laws, regulations, and the policies for impact on programs or services
- Provides technical information
- Does other related work.
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. Ten (10) years of professional experience in the delivery of human resource services concentrated in the areas of employment placement, employability development training, career selection, and/or determining eligibility for unemployment benefits, 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.
Employment & Training Specialist 2 (Competitive)
Main office, Trenton
Issue Date: 5/9/2024
Closing Date: 5/23/2024
Responsibilities include:
- Under the direction of a Coordinator or other Supervisor within the Division of Workforce Development Office of Youth Programs, will be involved in the planning, coordinating, and implementing of new and existing statewide programs.
- Collect and coordinate data for preparation of administrative and informative reports in support of program activities, special projects and does other related work.
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 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 two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a Master's degree in Political Science, Education, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Public Administration or Human Resource Development from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience