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Postal Clerk
Issue Date: 7/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Routine work involved in collecting, sorting, distributing, recording and stamping incoming & outgoing letters packages.
- When necessary, may be required to drive the mail truck.
- Related work as required.
Required qualifications:
- Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of the transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.
There are no open positions at this time.
Mediator 1 TES
Issue Date: 7/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026
Newark
- 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.
Government Representative 1 / Director
Issue Date: 8/3/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026
Newark or Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee and conduct representation proceedings, including majority support petitions, card‑checks, and elections
- Direct unfair labor practices investigations and enforcement proceedings, including workplace inspections, subpoenas, complaints, designations and decisions on hearings, and court petitions for injunctive relief
- Issue orders on enforcement and penalties
- Provide mediation, conciliation, and emergent‑dispute resolution services
- Supervise, guide, and evaluate PEDS staff; support training and stakeholder outreach
- Assign arbitration panels for initial contract disputes as required by statute
- Manage case assignments and designate matters for hearing
- Lead rulemaking and policy development for the unit, in coordination with NJSBM leadership and state legal partners
Required qualifications:
- J.D. or Master’s Degree in Labor and Industrial Relations (or equivalent).
There are no open positions at this time.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 Deaf Language Specialist
Issue Date: 7/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026
Newark
Responsibilities include:
- 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.
- 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, sociology, or psychology.
NOTE: A current and valid certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification may be substituted for the master's degree.
NOTE: A bachelor's degree in in rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, counseling, special education, school guidance, sociology, psychology, business administration, human resources, or economics and two (2) years of professional work experience with individuals with disabilities or performing direct counseling or advocacy activities for individuals with disabilities in a rehabilitation agency, facility or other social program designed to increase the employability of persons with disabilities, may be substituted for the above education.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 Deaf Language Specialist
Issue Date: 7/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026
Elizabeth
Responsibilities include:
- 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.
- 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, sociology, or psychology.
NOTE: A current and valid certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification may be substituted for the master's degree.
NOTE: A bachelor's degree in in rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, counseling, special education, school guidance, sociology, psychology, business administration, human resources, or economics and two (2) years of professional work experience with individuals with disabilities or performing direct counseling or advocacy activities for individuals with disabilities in a rehabilitation agency, facility or other social program designed to increase the employability of persons with disabilities, may be substituted for the above education.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 Deaf Language Specialist
Issue Date: 7/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026
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 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.
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.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Auditor Accountant Trainee
Location: Trenton
- Preparation of 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:
- Four (4) 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 course
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Analyst Trainee
Issue Date: 7/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in documenting business processes, workflows, and requirements.
- Support the creation of business requirements, functional specifications, and process flow diagrams.
- Conduct basic data analysis to align business needs with IT capabilities.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement through re-engineering and effective use of technology.
- Coordinate with program areas, project managers, and IT staff to ensure efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
- Help organize meetings, document action items, and support project timelines.
- Prepare project status reports and related documentation.
- Support communication and training efforts for end users.
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.
- Four (4) years of professional experience in work involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of the administrative, business, and/or operational policies, procedures, practices, and processes and/or the technological requirements of an organization for the purpose of revising/enhancing existing information system s and/or developing/acquiring and implementing new IT solutions and services.
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.
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
Issue Date: 8/3/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Help manage NJDOL's interagency taskforce on farmworkers, a collaborative partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Health, State Office of Rural Health, and DOL's Migrant Seasonal Farmworker Program
- Coordinate monthly taskforce meetings and facilitate discussion on shared issues affecting New Jersey's farmworker population
- Track action items and support implementation of taskforce initiatives
- Manage the development of resources and preparation of cross-agency informational events in collaboration with the Office of New Americans
- Support the New American population's access to key workforce development resources through NDOL programming
- Create accessible materials and coordinate outreach strategies
- Help manage the implementation of laws related to DOL's Division of Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health (PSOSH)
- Support policy analysis and regulatory development as needed
- Support PSOSH's campaign addressing crossing guard safety
- Develop resources, coordinate informational sessions, and design strategies aimed at supporting this vulnerable worker population
- Collaborate with municipalities, school districts, and advocacy organizations
- Conduct research and analysis on labor and workforce policy issues
- Draft memoranda, briefings, and policy recommendations
- Assist with legislative tracking and implementation planning
- Represent the Office of Policy in meetings and working groups as assigned
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree and a combination of established excellence in academics and/or professional achievement; proven leadership ability and potential for further growth; demonstrated commitment to public service; effective written communication skills as demonstrated by writing assignment; evidence of effective teamwork.
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.
Employment Service Trainee
Location: Statewide
- As a Trainee and productive worker in a local employment office, does work involved in interviewing and classifying job applicants for employment.
- Makes field and office investigations to determine applicant eligibility for employment disability benefits and/or unemployment insurance.
- Assists in making investigations involved in observance of Title 34, New Jersey Statutes, or in administration of sections of the Prevailing Wage Act for which the office is responsible
- Other related duties as require.
Required qualifications:
- Four (4) 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.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Postal Clerk
Issue Date: 7/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Routine work involved in collecting, sorting, distributing, recording and stamping incoming & outgoing letters packages.
- When necessary, may be required to drive the mail truck.
- Related work as required.
Required qualifications:
- Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of the transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.
There are no open positions at this time.
Mediator 1 TES
Issue Date: 7/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026
Newark
- 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.
Government Representative 1 / Director
Issue Date: 8/3/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026
Newark or Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee and conduct representation proceedings, including majority support petitions, card‑checks, and elections
- Direct unfair labor practices investigations and enforcement proceedings, including workplace inspections, subpoenas, complaints, designations and decisions on hearings, and court petitions for injunctive relief
- Issue orders on enforcement and penalties
- Provide mediation, conciliation, and emergent‑dispute resolution services
- Supervise, guide, and evaluate PEDS staff; support training and stakeholder outreach
- Assign arbitration panels for initial contract disputes as required by statute
- Manage case assignments and designate matters for hearing
- Lead rulemaking and policy development for the unit, in coordination with NJSBM leadership and state legal partners
Required qualifications:
- J.D. or Master’s Degree in Labor and Industrial Relations (or equivalent).
There are no open positions at this time.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 Deaf Language Specialist
Issue Date: 7/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026
Newark
Responsibilities include:
- 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.
- 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, sociology, or psychology.
NOTE: A current and valid certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification may be substituted for the master's degree.
NOTE: A bachelor's degree in in rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, counseling, special education, school guidance, sociology, psychology, business administration, human resources, or economics and two (2) years of professional work experience with individuals with disabilities or performing direct counseling or advocacy activities for individuals with disabilities in a rehabilitation agency, facility or other social program designed to increase the employability of persons with disabilities, may be substituted for the above education.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 Deaf Language Specialist
Issue Date: 7/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026
Elizabeth
Responsibilities include:
- 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.
- 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, sociology, or psychology.
NOTE: A current and valid certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification may be substituted for the master's degree.
NOTE: A bachelor's degree in in rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, counseling, special education, school guidance, sociology, psychology, business administration, human resources, or economics and two (2) years of professional work experience with individuals with disabilities or performing direct counseling or advocacy activities for individuals with disabilities in a rehabilitation agency, facility or other social program designed to increase the employability of persons with disabilities, may be substituted for the above education.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 Deaf Language Specialist
Issue Date: 7/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026
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 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.
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.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Auditor Accountant Trainee
Location: Trenton
- Preparation of 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:
- Four (4) 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 course
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Analyst Trainee
Issue Date: 7/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in documenting business processes, workflows, and requirements.
- Support the creation of business requirements, functional specifications, and process flow diagrams.
- Conduct basic data analysis to align business needs with IT capabilities.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement through re-engineering and effective use of technology.
- Coordinate with program areas, project managers, and IT staff to ensure efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
- Help organize meetings, document action items, and support project timelines.
- Prepare project status reports and related documentation.
- Support communication and training efforts for end users.
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.
- Four (4) years of professional experience in work involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of the administrative, business, and/or operational policies, procedures, practices, and processes and/or the technological requirements of an organization for the purpose of revising/enhancing existing information system s and/or developing/acquiring and implementing new IT solutions and services.
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.
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
Issue Date: 8/3/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Help manage NJDOL's interagency taskforce on farmworkers, a collaborative partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Health, State Office of Rural Health, and DOL's Migrant Seasonal Farmworker Program
- Coordinate monthly taskforce meetings and facilitate discussion on shared issues affecting New Jersey's farmworker population
- Track action items and support implementation of taskforce initiatives
- Manage the development of resources and preparation of cross-agency informational events in collaboration with the Office of New Americans
- Support the New American population's access to key workforce development resources through NDOL programming
- Create accessible materials and coordinate outreach strategies
- Help manage the implementation of laws related to DOL's Division of Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health (PSOSH)
- Support policy analysis and regulatory development as needed
- Support PSOSH's campaign addressing crossing guard safety
- Develop resources, coordinate informational sessions, and design strategies aimed at supporting this vulnerable worker population
- Collaborate with municipalities, school districts, and advocacy organizations
- Conduct research and analysis on labor and workforce policy issues
- Draft memoranda, briefings, and policy recommendations
- Assist with legislative tracking and implementation planning
- Represent the Office of Policy in meetings and working groups as assigned
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree and a combination of established excellence in academics and/or professional achievement; proven leadership ability and potential for further growth; demonstrated commitment to public service; effective written communication skills as demonstrated by writing assignment; evidence of effective teamwork.
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.
Employment Service Trainee
Location: Statewide
- As a Trainee and productive worker in a local employment office, does work involved in interviewing and classifying job applicants for employment.
- Makes field and office investigations to determine applicant eligibility for employment disability benefits and/or unemployment insurance.
- Assists in making investigations involved in observance of Title 34, New Jersey Statutes, or in administration of sections of the Prevailing Wage Act for which the office is responsible
- Other related duties as require.
Required qualifications:
- Four (4) 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.
There are no open positions at this time.
Employment & Training Specialist 2
Issue Date: 7/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026
Statewide
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.
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