Current openings at the New Jersey Department of Labor

At NJDOL, we're committed to providing quality services that support New Jersey’s workforce and employers. Our staff is passionate about helping New Jerseyans thrive, and we are always looking for talent looking to join us in our mission. Click on the division names below to see what positions we currently have open to members of the public.
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Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews clients to obtain relevant information regarding medical history, work experience, educational background, interests, and socioeconomic history; disseminates information to clients regarding vocational rehabilitation policies and procedures and other available services.
- Obtains and evaluates relevant documentation for the determination of client eligibility for services according to established federal, state, and agency policies and guidelines.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, School Guidance, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1 Bilingual
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews clients to obtain relevant information regarding medical history, work experience, educational background, interests, and socioeconomic history; disseminates information to clients regarding vocational rehabilitation policies and procedures and other available services.
- Obtains and evaluates relevant documentation for the determination of client eligibility for services according to established federal, state, and agency policies and guidelines.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, School Guidance, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1 Deaf Language Specialist
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews clients to obtain relevant information regarding medical history, work experience, educational background, interests, and socioeconomic history; disseminates information to clients regarding vocational rehabilitation policies and procedures and other available services.
- Obtains and evaluates relevant documentation for the determination of client eligibility for services according to established federal, state, and agency policies and guidelines.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, School Guidance, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Software Development Specialist 1 - Python Developer
Issue Date: 7/17/2025
Closing Date: 7/31/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code
- Assist in designing and coding applications, reports, and data extraction processes
- Support the design and implementation of quality assurance procedures for software projects
- Collaborate with program areas to gather user specifications and requirements
- Provide technical support and assist in managing code and data files, including extraction, merging, and restructuring tasks
- Develop and maintain analytical datasets using BI tools
- Support ongoing maintenance of programming code, analytical outputs, and findings
- Participate in researching and analyzing emerging technologies to help keep IT environments current
- Support the development of a system roadmap for future upgrades
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required qualifications:
- Five (5) years of professional experience in programming, systems programming, or computer analysis
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Head Clerk
Issue Date: 8/1/2025
Closing Date: 8/15/2025
Cherry Hill, Somerville and Westampton Field Offices
Responsibilities include:
- Organizes assigned clerical and supervisory work and develops effective work procedures.
- Assigns and instructs individuals and groups and supervises the performance of their work.
- Directs training of and supervises the work of clerical employees engaged in making determinations involving the application of law and/or established policies.
Required qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience in work involving the processing of technical clerical work which involves independent interpretation of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews clients to obtain relevant information regarding medical history, work experience, educational background, interests, and socioeconomic history; disseminates information to clients regarding vocational rehabilitation policies and procedures and other available services.
- Obtains and evaluates relevant documentation for the determination of client eligibility for services according to established federal, state, and agency policies and guidelines.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, School Guidance, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1 Bilingual
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews clients to obtain relevant information regarding medical history, work experience, educational background, interests, and socioeconomic history; disseminates information to clients regarding vocational rehabilitation policies and procedures and other available services.
- Obtains and evaluates relevant documentation for the determination of client eligibility for services according to established federal, state, and agency policies and guidelines.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, School Guidance, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1 Deaf Language Specialist
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews clients to obtain relevant information regarding medical history, work experience, educational background, interests, and socioeconomic history; disseminates information to clients regarding vocational rehabilitation policies and procedures and other available services.
- Obtains and evaluates relevant documentation for the determination of client eligibility for services according to established federal, state, and agency policies and guidelines.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, School Guidance, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Software Development Specialist 1 - Python Developer
Issue Date: 7/17/2025
Closing Date: 7/31/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code
- Assist in designing and coding applications, reports, and data extraction processes
- Support the design and implementation of quality assurance procedures for software projects
- Collaborate with program areas to gather user specifications and requirements
- Provide technical support and assist in managing code and data files, including extraction, merging, and restructuring tasks
- Develop and maintain analytical datasets using BI tools
- Support ongoing maintenance of programming code, analytical outputs, and findings
- Participate in researching and analyzing emerging technologies to help keep IT environments current
- Support the development of a system roadmap for future upgrades
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required qualifications:
- Five (5) years of professional experience in programming, systems programming, or computer analysis
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Technical Program Assistant
Issue Date: 7/22/2025
Closing Date: 8/5/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Supervise support staff in the Wage Collection Section
- Provide administrative support to Section Chief as needed
- Submit weekly report to Executive Management
- Complete all aspects of processing of judgements and warrants of satisfaction
- Correspond with courts regarding appeals or judgements
- Complete payment log daily, relating to monies sent to audit
Required qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience in work involving the application of rules, regulations, procedures, or policies in the processing of technical actions
Principal Clerk Typist
Issue Date: 7/16/2025
Closing Date: 7/30/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Import complaints from WHATS Web and verifying the information
- Issue summons complaints and SWO notices
- Set calendars for Wage Collection referees
- Answer phones
- Filing
Required qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience in clerical work including typing
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.