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Clerk

Issue Date: 1/16/2026
Closing Date: 1/30/2026

Jersey City

Responsibilities include:

  • Perform routine, repetitive clerical work of a varied nature as a beginner at the entrance
    level of employment which includes a relatively small proportion of difficult tasks
  • Other related duties as required

      Required qualifications:

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

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      Clerk

      Issue Date: 1/16/2026
      Closing Date: 1/30/2026

      Hackensack

      Responsibilities include:

      • Perform routine, repetitive clerical work of a varied nature as a beginner at the entrance
        level of employment which includes a relatively small proportion of difficult tasks
      • Other related duties as required

          Required qualifications:

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

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          Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1

          Issue Date: 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.

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              Vocational Rehabilitation 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.

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                      Vocational Rehabilitation 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.

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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.

                              Intermittent Labor Clerk

                              Issue Date: 1/16/2026
                              Closing Date: 1/30/2026

                              Trenton

                              Responsibilities include:

                                Required qualifications:

                                • Two (2) years of clerical experience providing customer service in a public or private sector organization, involving the interpretation of rules and regulations.

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                                There are no open positions at this time.

                                Software Development Specialist 1 (Java Developer)

                                Issue Date: 1/9/2026
                                Closing Date: 1/23/2026

                                Trenton

                                Responsibilities include:

                                • Assist in the design, development, testing, and implementation of software application systems using Java/J2EE technologies.
                                • Support analysis, consulting, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities under the guidance of higher-level developers.
                                • Review and interpret use cases, business rules, and functional requirements; contribute to the preparation of design and specification documents.
                                • Work with program units to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
                                • Develop and unit-test code modules; participate in integration testing activities.
                                • Perform related duties as assigned.

                                  Required qualifications:

                                  • Five (5) years of professional experience in programming, systems programming or computer analysis.

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                                  Information Technology Specialist 

                                  Issue Date: 1/9/2026
                                  Closing Date: 1/23/2026

                                  Trenton

                                  Responsibilities include:

                                  • Provide technical support to end users via phone, email, remote tools, and in-person assistance.
                                  • Receive, triage, and resolve help desk tickets involving workstation issues, software troubleshooting, password resets, network connectivity, VPN access, printing problems, and peripheral/device support.
                                  • Install and configure standard software, updates, patches, and workstation applications.
                                  • Assist with setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of networked devices, including printers, scanners, and other peripherals.
                                  • Perform basic network incident triage by identifying connectivity issues and escalating as needed.

                                    Required qualifications:

                                    • One (1) year of experience in at least one of the following areas: the design and preparation of programs for electronic data processing utilizing current operating systems, modification of systems software and multiprogramming technology; or the development, maintenance, or installation of application programs; or in performing technical support functions within a direct access device environment, or the development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-network, multi-user Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and/or Wide Area Networks (WAN) environment..

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                                    There are no open positions at this time.

                                    There are no open positions at this time.

                                    There are no open positions at this time.

                                    There are no open positions at this time.

                                    There are no open positions at this time.

                                    Construction Code Inspector 1, BPVR 

                                    Issue Date: 1/2/2026
                                    Closing Date: 1/16/2026

                                    Trenton

                                    Responsibilities include:

                                    • Ensure that boilers, unfired pressure vessels, and refrigeration plants falling under the jurisdiction of the MIBB&PVC, are properly inspected with the intention of protecting life, health, and property
                                    • Assure that boilers and refrigeration plants requiring licensed coverage, comply with the licensing requirements as specified under the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C) 12:90-3.10 Duties of licensed operators, and N.J.A.C. 12:90-3.11 Duties of others involved
                                    • Use adopted Codes and Standards as well as N.J.A.C. 12:90 to perform the needed quality inspection services that are required to ensure public safety and health, by ascertaining and verifying the mechanical integrity of boilers, pressure vessels and refrigeration plants
                                    • Write and report violations on objects referencing the applicable Codes & Standards, and follow up corrected violations at the object’s location to ensure proper compliance
                                    • Perform investigations of incidents/accidents that occur in the boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration industry.

                                      Required qualifications:

                                      • Six (6) years of experience as a stationary engineer in the maintenance and operation of high pressure boilers, or as a boiler maker, or as an inspector for an insurance company specializing in the inspection of boilers, and licensed to do business with the state.

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                                      There are no open positions at this time.

                                      There are no open positions at this time.

                                      There are no open positions at this time.

                                      Intermittent Labor Clerk

                                      Issue Date: 1/14/2026
                                      Closing Date: 1/28/2026

                                      Trenton

                                      Responsibilities include:

                                          Required qualifications:

                                          • Two (2) years of clerical experience providing customer service in a public or private sector organization, involving the interpretation of rules and regulations.

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                                          There are no open positions at this time.

                                          There are no open positions at this time.

                                          There are no open positions at this time.

                                          There are no open positions at this time.

                                          There are no open positions at this time.

                                          There are no open positions at this time.

                                          There are no open positions at this time.

                                          Clerk

                                          Issue Date: 1/16/2026
                                          Closing Date: 1/30/2026

                                          Jersey City

                                          Responsibilities include:

                                          • Perform routine, repetitive clerical work of a varied nature as a beginner at the entrance
                                            level of employment which includes a relatively small proportion of difficult tasks
                                          • Other related duties as required

                                              Required qualifications:

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

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                                              Clerk 

                                              Issue Date: 1/16/2026
                                              Closing Date: 1/30/2026

                                              Hackensack

                                              Responsibilities include:

                                              • Perform routine, repetitive clerical work of a varied nature as a beginner at the entrance
                                                level of employment which includes a relatively small proportion of difficult tasks
                                              • Other related duties as required

                                                  Required qualifications:

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

                                                  View full job posting


                                                  Vocational Rehabilitation 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.

                                                      View full job posting


                                                      Vocational Rehabilitation 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.

                                                              View full job posting


                                                              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.

                                                                      View full job posting

                                                                      There are no open positions at this time.

                                                                      There are no open positions at this time.

                                                                      There are no open positions at this time.

                                                                      Intermittent Labor Clerk

                                                                      Issue Date: 1/16/2026
                                                                      Closing Date: 1/30/2026

                                                                      Trenton

                                                                      Responsibilities include:

                                                                        Required qualifications:

                                                                        • Two (2) years of clerical experience providing customer service in a public or private sector organization, involving the interpretation of rules and regulations.

                                                                        View full job posting

                                                                        There are no open positions at this time.

                                                                        Software Development Specialist 1 (Java Developer)

                                                                        Issue Date: 1/9/2026
                                                                        Closing Date: 1/23/2026

                                                                        Trenton

                                                                        Responsibilities include:

                                                                        • Assist in the design, development, testing, and implementation of software application systems using Java/J2EE technologies.
                                                                        • Support analysis, consulting, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities under the guidance of higher-level developers.
                                                                        • Review and interpret use cases, business rules, and functional requirements; contribute to the preparation of design and specification documents.
                                                                        • Work with program units to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
                                                                        • Develop and unit-test code modules; participate in integration testing activities.
                                                                        • Perform related duties as assigned.

                                                                          Required qualifications:

                                                                          • Five (5) years of professional experience in programming, systems programming or computer analysis.

                                                                          View full job posting


                                                                          Information Technology Specialist 

                                                                          Issue Date: 1/9/2026
                                                                          Closing Date: 1/23/2026

                                                                          Trenton

                                                                          Responsibilities include:

                                                                          • Provide technical support to end users via phone, email, remote tools, and in-person assistance.
                                                                          • Receive, triage, and resolve help desk tickets involving workstation issues, software troubleshooting, password resets, network connectivity, VPN access, printing problems, and peripheral/device support.
                                                                          • Install and configure standard software, updates, patches, and workstation applications.
                                                                          • Assist with setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of networked devices, including printers, scanners, and other peripherals.
                                                                          • Perform basic network incident triage by identifying connectivity issues and escalating as needed.

                                                                            Required qualifications:

                                                                            • One (1) year of experience in at least one of the following areas: the design and preparation of programs for electronic data processing utilizing current operating systems, modification of systems software and multiprogramming technology; or the development, maintenance, or installation of application programs; or in performing technical support functions within a direct access device environment, or the development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-network, multi-user Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and/or Wide Area Networks (WAN) environment..

                                                                            View full job posting

                                                                            There are no open positions at this time.

                                                                            There are no open positions at this time.

                                                                            There are no open positions at this time.

                                                                            There are no open positions at this time.

                                                                            There are no open positions at this time.

                                                                            Construction Code Inspector 1, BPVR 

                                                                            Issue Date: 1/2/2026
                                                                            Closing Date: 1/16/2026

                                                                            Trenton

                                                                            Responsibilities include:

                                                                            • Ensure that boilers, unfired pressure vessels, and refrigeration plants falling under the jurisdiction of the MIBB&PVC, are properly inspected with the intention of protecting life, health, and property
                                                                            • Assure that boilers and refrigeration plants requiring licensed coverage, comply with the licensing requirements as specified under the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C) 12:90-3.10 Duties of licensed operators, and N.J.A.C. 12:90-3.11 Duties of others involved
                                                                            • Use adopted Codes and Standards as well as N.J.A.C. 12:90 to perform the needed quality inspection services that are required to ensure public safety and health, by ascertaining and verifying the mechanical integrity of boilers, pressure vessels and refrigeration plants
                                                                            • Write and report violations on objects referencing the applicable Codes & Standards, and follow up corrected violations at the object’s location to ensure proper compliance
                                                                            • Perform investigations of incidents/accidents that occur in the boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration industry.

                                                                              Required qualifications:

                                                                              • Six (6) years of experience as a stationary engineer in the maintenance and operation of high pressure boilers, or as a boiler maker, or as an inspector for an insurance company specializing in the inspection of boilers, and licensed to do business with the state.

                                                                              View full job posting


                                                                              Secretarial Assistant 1, NS 

                                                                              Issue Date: 1/9/2026
                                                                              Closing Date: 1/23/2026

                                                                              Trenton

                                                                              Responsibilities include:

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

                                                                                Required qualifications:

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

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                                                                                Management Assistant 

                                                                                Issue Date: 1/9/2026
                                                                                Closing Date: 1/23/2026

                                                                                Trenton

                                                                                Responsibilities include:

                                                                                • Provide a wide range of administrative services in support of a Chief within the Office of PEOSH Enforcement
                                                                                • Assist in the coordination of management/administrative activities
                                                                                • Assist other office staff with duties such as PEOSH Hotline; checking E-UPA Inbox; issuing Correspondence (order to comply, extension-related letters, hazard awareness letter);  monitorPEOSH Webmail Inbox; order office supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE); answer Telephone using Office Desk Phone / Avaya Phone Application; complete Ethics Outside Activity Forms; complete Training and Travel Requests; and other duties as listed on the posting 

                                                                                  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.

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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.

                                                                                    Intermittent Labor Clerk

                                                                                    Issue Date: 1/14/2026
                                                                                    Closing Date: 1/28/2026

                                                                                    Trenton

                                                                                    Responsibilities include:

                                                                                        Required qualifications:

                                                                                        • Two (2) years of clerical experience providing customer service in a public or private sector organization, involving the interpretation of rules and regulations.

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                                                                                        Technical Assistant 2

                                                                                        Issue Date: 12/18/2025
                                                                                        Closing Date: 1/2/2025

                                                                                        Trenton

                                                                                        Responsibilities include:

                                                                                        • Assist in preparing research for reports, prepares reports that include statistical information, as well as make recommendations, and report conclusions and findings.
                                                                                        • Assist in coordinating, gathering, compiling, assembling, analyzing, and interpreting data required by the supervisory official and/or professional staff in completing assigned tasks.
                                                                                        • Independently consult with representatives of private entities, local government officials, members of the public, and other interested parties to exchange information, discuss unusual problems, and develop solutions.
                                                                                        • Review contractual, financial, or other documents for accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness, identifying and resolving claims and processing them in accordance with Wage and Hour laws.
                                                                                        • Assist in reviewing applications for registrations, permits, or licenses to determine eligibility.
                                                                                        • Answer inquiries from the public such as employers and constituents by various medium such as correspondence, telephone, e-mail, and/or fax.

                                                                                            Required qualifications:

                                                                                            • Two (2) years of experience in providing support to functions such as grant/contract compliance monitoring, program monitoring, or fiscal compliance and budgetary assistance and/or providing technical assistance to state and/or local communities or agencies, completing forms or applications, reviewing documents for accuracy and content, resolving complaints, or interpreting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the public, and/or others.

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                                                                                            There are no open positions at this time.

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