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Whether you are a business operator, worker, job seeker, student, or person seeking or receiving benefits, the staff of the Department is here to assist you.
We want to help you succeed and we want to help New Jersey’s economy thrive. We're committed to providing quality service and helping New Jersey’s skilled and productive workforce enable employers statewide to compete successfully in the world marketplace.
Rob Asaro-Angelo, Commissioner
Robert Asaro-Angelo (Uh-SAR-oh ANN-juh-lo) was nominated by Governor Phil Murphy to serve as the Commissioner of the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development in January 2018.
As Commissioner, Asaro-Angelo is proud to oversee the state’s diverse services to New Jersey workers. Due in part to the innovation he has spearheaded in New Jersey, in February, 2021, Asaro-Angelo was chosen by his counterparts across the nation as the Board Chair of the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) for the 2021 association year.
From 2010 – 2017, Asaro-Angelo served as Eastern Regional Representative for the U.S. Department of Labor under the Obama Administration, managing the department’s regional activities and coordinating federal initiatives on the regional, state, and local levels.
Prior to his government service, Commissioner Asaro-Angelo worked for the Laborers International Union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and the Service Employees International Union Local 1115 organizing and educating public employees, construction workers and nursing home employees about government and politics.
Asaro-Angelo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Boston University and a master’s in Public Policy from the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University.
A proud, life-long New Jerseyan, he lives in Middlesex County with his family.
Julie Diaz, Deputy Commissioner
Julie Diaz is the Deputy Commissioner overseeing the areas of Income Security, Board of Review, Information Management, Public Safety & Occupational Safety and Health, and Wage & Hour and Contract Compliance. In this capacity, she plays an instrumental role in ensuring that these programs create a level playing field, for both workers and employers, and contribute to a stronger and fairer economy in our state.
From January 2018 to September 2022, Diaz was NJDOL’s Chief of Staff where she helped develop and implement the agency’s strategic plan, as well as managed all aspects of internal operations. Her commitment to public service is exemplary and longstanding. Her political experience began with a grassroots campaign for then-Senator Barack Obama. Diaz’s dedication to public service includes the position of Outreach Coordinator in the Office of Governor Jon Corzine, and Chief of Staff to a New Jersey state legislator. She proudly served as New Jersey Political Director for Local 32BJ SEIU (Service Employees International Union) – the largest property services union in the country. In addition, she served on various coalitions and boards that promote protections for immigrants, women’s equality, and worker protections.
A native New Jerseyan hailing from Middlesex County, Diaz holds an associate’s degree in Business Administration from Middlesex County College.
Hugh Bailey, Deputy Commissioner
Deputy Commissioner Hugh Bailey oversees the Division of Finance and Accounting, the Office of Research and Information, and the Division of Workforce Development, where he previously served as Assistant Commissioner, having established a track record of managing diverse programs geared toward connecting workers with gainful employment.
Throughout his career, Bailey has managed the programmatic and operational implementation of One-stop Career Centers where job-seekers access workforce resources.
Prior to joining NJDOL, he was the Chief Operating Officer for Philadelphia Works, where he was responsible for all Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) workforce development activities.
Earlier, he was the workforce development director for the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development’s Division of Workforce Services, and he has also worked for ASHLIN Management Group.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Policy from North Carolina A&T State University.
Kim Walker, Chief of Staff
As Chief of Staff, Kim Walker works closely with the Commissioner and her executive colleagues to develop and administer NJDOL’s wide array of programs and services designed to strengthen New Jersey workers and businesses, in addition to overseeing all aspects of the department’s internal operations.
Walker formerly served as Deputy Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Chief of Staff at the NJ Department of Education, and in the Office of Governor Philip D. Murphy in Cabinet Affairs.
Prior to joining the Murphy Administration, she worked as a communications and operations strategist in corporate nonprofit settings across a variety of industries including healthcare, education, financial services and specialty manufacturing.
Her experience in government began at the federal level, where she worked on Capitol Hill for the late civil rights icon, Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), as executive assistant and legislative aide.
Walker is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, where she earned a B.A. in Politics and Geography.
Administrative Services and Procurement
Gary Karr, Assistant Commissioner
Administrative Services oversees facility management and maintenance, internal procurement and emergency management processes.
Employment Accessibility Services
Charyl Yarbrough, Assistant Commissioner
The goal of Employment Accessibility Services is to exhibit excellence in providing services to those who seek New Jersey vocational rehabilitation and employment related services, Social Security disability determination services, short term wage replacements due to temporary disability, or family leave.
Finance and Accounting
Gordon Horvath, Chief Financial Officer
Finance and Accounting is responsible for the Department’s internal financial systems and support.
Human Capital Strategies
Human Capital Strategies oversees departmental human resources services, equal opportunity, and the Office of Diversity and Compliance.
Income Security
Ronald Marino, Assistant Commissioner
609-292-7586
Income Security oversees public-facing services including Fraud Prevention and Risk Management, Unemployment Insurance, Employer Accounts, and Appeal Tribunal.
Office of Information Management, Services and Solutions
Sharon Pagano, Assistant Commissioner/Chief Information Officer
Information Management, Services and Solutions oversees the technology and systems infrastructure that services the Department.
Office of Research and Information
Lesley Hirsch, Assistant Commissioner
609-292-2643
Research and Information manages the department’s labor market and demographic research, and oversees the Office of Performance Accountability, and workforce research and analytics.
Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health
609-292-0501
The Division of Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health enforces laws and regulations that provide for safe and healthful working conditions throughout New Jersey's public and private sector.
Wage and Hour Compliance
Joseph Petrecca, Assistant Commissioner
609-292-2313
The Division of Wage and Hour Compliance enforces labor laws that address conditions of employment and the method and manner of payment of wages.
Workers’ Compensation
Maria Del Valle-Koch, Director and Chief Judge
609-292-2414
Workers' compensation provides medical treatment, wage replacement and permanent disability compensation to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses, and death benefits to dependents of workers who have died as a result of their employment.
Workforce Development
Yolanda Allen, Assistant Commissioner
609-292-2000
The Division of Workforce Development is responsible for New Jersey’s workforce services, including vocational rehabilitation services, veteran’s services, and more.
Ronald Marino, Assistant Commissioner, Income Security
Phone: 609-292-7586
Unemployment Insurance
Greg Castellani, Director
Phone: 609-292-2460
Email: Submit a message through our new online form.
Web: https://myunemployment.nj.gov/
Employer Accounts
Evelyn Rivera, Director
Phone: 609-633-6400
Email: emplacct@dol.nj.gov
Web: https://www.nj.gov/labor/ea/
Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance
Jeff Flatley, Director
Phone: 609-292-7060
Web: https://myleavebenefits.nj.gov
Disability Determination Services
Caroline M. Stout, Director
Phone: 609-920-6997
Email: njdds@dol.nj.gov
Web: https://www.nj.gov/labor/claims/dds/
Fraud Prevention & Risk Management
Phone: 609-777-4304
Web: Report Fraud
Yolanda Allen, Assistant Commissioner
Phone: 609-292-2000
Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity
Phone: 609-984-9414 or 609-633-6799 (Customer Service)
Email: workforce@dol.nj.gov
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
David Free, Acting Director
Phone: 866-VR1-STOP or 609-292-5987
Email: dvradmin@dol.nj.gov
Web: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Workforce Operations and Business Services
Phone: 609-292-5834
Email: workforce@dol.nj.gov
Business Services/Rapid Response
Phone: 609-292-4832
Web: Information for Businesses
Adult Education and Literacy
Howard Miller, Chief
Phone: 609-984-4437
Email: workforce@dol.nj.gov
Web: Adult Education and Literacy Training
Employment Services
Joseph Dombrowski, Assistant Director
Phone: 609-777-1042
Email: joseph.dombrowski@dol.nj.gov
Media
Email: media@dol.nj.gov
Lesley Hirsch, Assistant Commissioner
Phone: 609-292-2643
Email: LPA@dol.nj.gov
Economic and Demographic Research
Chester Chinsky, Director
Phone: 609-984-2593
Email: LPA@dol.nj.gov
Program Planning, Analysis and Evaluation
Paul Tattory, Assistant Director
Phone: 609-292-2548
Email: LPA@dol.nj.gov
Office of Performance Accountability
Eric Pierre, Chief
Phone: 609-292-2217
Email: LPA@dol.nj.gov
Workforce Research & Analytics
David Ramsay, Director
Phone: 609-292-0021
Email: LPA@dol.nj.gov
Center for Occupational Employment Information
Phone: 609-292-6904
Email: coei_info@dol.nj.gov
Maria Del Valle-Koch, Director and Chief Judge
Phone: 609-292-2414
Workers' Compensation
Gretchen McCall, Administrative Analyst
Phone: 609-341-2033
Email: dwc@dol.nj.gov
Office of Special Compensation Funds
Melpomene Kotsines, Administrator
Phone: 609-292-0165
Email: oscf@dol.nj.gov
State Employment and Training Commission
Gary Altman, Acting Executive Director
Phone: 609-633-0605
Email: Gary.Altman@dol.nj.gov
Web: State Employment and Training Commission
State Board of Mediation (NJSBM)
Ernest Whelan, Executive Secretary
Phone: 973-648-2860
Email: Ernest.Whelan@dol.nj.gov
New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC)
Joel M. Weisblatt, Chair
Phone: 609-292-9830
Email: mail@perc.state.nj.us
Report Unemployment Insurance Fraud
You can help us protect your Unemployment Insurance funds. If you suspect someone is collecting Unemployment Insurance benefits illegally, or has used your personal information to file a fraudulent claim, please contact our agency right away. You do not have to identify yourself when you contact us. You can report fraud by phone, mail, or fax, or by using our online form.
Report Temporary Disability/Family Leave Insurance Fraud
You can help us protect your Unemployment Insurance funds. If you suspect someone is collecting Unemployment Insurance benefits illegally, please contact our agency. You do not have to identify yourself when you contact us.
Phone: 609-984-4540
Fax: 609-292-1692
Web: Report Temporary Disability or Family Leave Insurance fraud online
By Mail: Division of Temporary Disability Insurance, PO Box 387, Trenton, NJ 08625
Report Workers' Compensation Fraud
The Division of Workers' Compensation is committed to preserving the integrity of the system. You can also help! If you suspect fraudulent activity by a worker, an employer, a medical provider or an attorney with respect to a pending workers' compensation case, please contact us:
Phone: 609-292-2414
Web: Get more information about Workers' Compensation Fraud
By Mail: NJ Division of Workers' Compensation, Attn: WC Fraud Coordinator, PO Box 381, Trenton, NJ 08625-0381
| Job Announcement | Issue Date | Closing Date | Division |
| Interviewer Veteran Services | 01/30/2023 | 02/27/2023 | One Stop Career Center-Hackensack, Camden,Vineland, Perth Amboy, Salem, Newton |
| Analyst Trainee | 01/19/2023 | 02/9/2023 | Wage and Hour |
| Business Representative 2, Veterans Services | 01/17/2023 | 01/31/2023 | Workforce Development |
| Employment Services Trainee | 01/10/2023 | 04/10/2023 | Wage and Hour |
| Intermittent Labor Clerk | 01/10/2023 | TBD | Union City, Freehold, and Vineland Call Centers |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 | 12/12/2022 | 03/12/2023 | Vocational Rehabilitation Services |
| Computer Operator Assistant | 09/29/2022 | TBD | Office of Information Management |
| Auditor Accountant Trainee | 05/31/2022 | TBD | Finance & Accounting |
| Construction Code Inspector 1, BPVR | 04/06/2022 | TBD | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
| Assistant Commissioner (Unclassified Appointment) | 03/21/2022 | TBD | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
| Job Announcement | Issue Date | Closing Date | Division |
| Interviewer Veteran Services | 01/30/2023 | 02/27/2023 | One Stop Career Center-Hackensack, Camden,Vineland, Perth Amboy, Salem, Newton |
| Personnel Aide 1 | 01/27/2023 | 02/10/2023 | Human Capital Strategies |
| Employment & Training Specialist 2 | 01/26/2023 | 02/09/2023 | Career Services |
| Secretarial Assistant 1, Non-Stenographic | 1/24/2023 | 2/24/2023 | Workforce Development |
| 01/20/2023 | 02/03/2023 | Temporary Disability | |
| Technical Support Specialist 1 | 01/20/2023 | 02/03/2023 | Disability Determination Services |
| District Supervisor | 01/19/2023 | 02/02/2023 | Wage & Hour |
| Administrative Assistant 2 | 01/19/2023 | 02/09/2023 | Wage & Hour |
| Analyst Trainee | 01/19/2023 | 02//9/2023 | Wage and Hour |
| Principal Postal Clerk | 01/19/2023 | 02/02/2023 | Administrative Services |
| Inventory Control Specialist 2 | 01/19/2023 | 02/02/2023 | Administrative Services |
| Manager 1 Workforce New Jersey | 01/19/2023 | 02/02/2023 | Workforce Development |
| Business Representative 2, Veterans Services | 01/17/2023 | 01/31/2023 | Workforce Development |
| Employment Services Trainee | 01/10/2023 | 04/10/2023 | Wage and Hour |
| Intermittent Labor Clerk | 01/10/2023 | TBD | Union City, Freehold, and Vineland Call Centers |
| 12/14/2022 | TBD | Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 | 12/12/2022 | 03/12/2023 | Vocational Rehabilitation Services |
| Computer Operator Assistant | 09/29/2022 | TBD | Office of Information Management |
| Information Technology Specialist | 07/29/2022 | TBD | Office of Information Management |
| Auditor Accountant Trainee | 05/31/2022 | TBD | Finance and Accounting |
| Unemployment Insurance Clerk | 06/13/2022 | TBD | Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance |
| Investigator 2 | 04/18/2022 | TBD | Office of Strategic Enforcement & Compliance |
| Director (Unclassified) | 04/08/2022 | TBD | Disability Determination Services |
| Construction Code Inspector 1, BPVR | 04/06/2022 | TBD | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
| 12/14/2022 | TBD | Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health |
Visit the Civil Service Commission's job listings page for more opportunities in other departments throughout the state.
RFQ for Accounting Unit Review and Analysis: Information for Vendors
Overview: This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL), Division of Accounting and Finance. The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit Proposals from qualified accounting firms to provide a thorough review and analysis and to document procedures and practices of an accounting unit (Unit), within the NJDOL, Division of Accounting and Finance, while identifying opportunities for greater efficiencies through automation or other means. It is the intent of the NJDOL to award one (1) Contract to that responsible Bidder whose Proposal, conforming to this RFQ is most advantageous to the State, price and other factors considered.
Important Dates: Dates are subject to change. All times contained in the Request for Quotation refer to Eastern Time. In the event that it becomes necessary to revise this Request for Quotation, such clarification will be by Amendment which will be posted on the website.
- Interested parties can submit questions by February 3, 2023, no later than 4:00 pm ET. Refer to RFQ Section 2.1 Electronic Question and Answer Period for additional information.
- Quotation/Proposal Submission are due by March 10, 2023, no later than 2:00 pm ET.
Required Documents: Quotation/Proposal submissions must include the following:
- Technical Quotation/Proposal
- NJDOL Supplied Price Sheet
Required Forms and Certifications: All Quotations/Proposals should included the following forms and/or certifications:
- Ownership Disclosure Form;
- Disclosure Of Investment Activities In Iran Form;
- Disclosure of Investigations and Other Actions Involving Bidder Form;
- MacBride Principles Form;
- Source Disclosure;
- Two-Year Vendor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contributions” Chapter 51 Forms”;
- Affirmative Action Certificate (This can now be completed online, and it takes five (5) business days to update in NJSTART);
- Proof of Business Registration;
- Proof of Insurance (Acord Certificate) listing the State as an additional insured, with respect to General Liability and Automobile Liability, meeting at a minimum the amounts detailed in Section 4.2 of the SSTCs; and
- Certification Regarding Prohibited Activities with Russia or Belarus.
Refer to RFQ Section 3.1 Forms, Registrations and Certifications Required to be Submitted With Quotation/Proposal and the Information Sheet for Waiver and DPA Contract Checklist for additional information.
