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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. Each section's listings are arranged by application deadline, with the nearest closing date at the top.
Office Office of Strategic Outreach and Partnerships (OSOP)
Policy Manager (Administrative Analyst 3 or Government Representative 2)
Mid-to-senior level position
Issue Date: 5/05/2022
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- coordinate the operations of outreach and education grant programs, including executive review of grant notices, contracting, and grant program policies and procedures.
- support strategic outreach and partnership initiatives by conducting research and analyzing trends that affect department programs.
- assist in the development of processes, procedures, and policies for the purpose of implementing a consistent methodology in accordance with state and departmental guidelines, policies and directives.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Advanced MS Office Suite
- 3+ years experience supporting public policy initiatives
Office Office of Strategic Outreach and Partnerships (OSOP)
Assistant Director (Government Representative 2)
Senior level position within our Office Office of Strategic Outreach and Partnerships (OSOP)
Issue Date: 5/05/2022
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- oversee strategic outreach and education programs on worker benefits and protections, with an emphasis on equity and customer experience.
- administer and develop outreach and education grant programs.
- partner with government agencies and community-based organizations.
- implement and develop special projects with key partners, including early care and education initiatives, human-centered design projects, and research priorities.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Advanced MS Office Suite
- 3+ years experience interpreting state and federal law, and coordinating interally and externally with multiple agencies
Software Development Specialist 1 (.NET)
Entry-level position
Issue Date: 5/05/2022
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- perform analysis, consulting, design, programming, maintenance, and/or support work for a variety of NJDOL-developed applications
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Entry-level knowledge of C# and .NET, experience with web markup, including HTML5, CSS3 and clientside scripting
- Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks and JQuery, JavaScript libraries and MVC frameworks (Angular, React JS or any others)
- 1+ years programming, systems programming or computer analysis experience
Computer Operator Assistant
Entry-level level position
Issue Date: 5/05/2022
Closing Date: TBD
Responsibilities include:
- assist in the configuration of computers to maintain hard drive back-ups to servers or cloud solutions
- load appropriate applications to hard drives
- map drives to network printers and verify connection and output
- resolve device errors as they arise and assist with proactive maintenance as needed
- open and process work request tickets
- continually increase knowledge of IT hardware, software, policies and procedures, repairs, and forms used by the Department
- maintain reference sheets and assist in building a knowledge base for technicians through experience and training to help resolve as many issues as possible and recommend updates and changes to reference sheets or knowledge base as needed
Required qualifications:
- Positive, customer-focused attitute
- Successful completion of a one (1) year technological training program in the operation of electronic computers or one (1) year of experience in the operation of data processing related equipment, e.g. data entry, microfiche, electronic accounting machine operations.
Employment Services Trainee
Entry-level position
Sewell, NJ
Issue Date: 12/01/2022
Closing Date: 12/15/2022
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting Migrant Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) outreach in Atlantic County
- Greeting walk-in customers, performing triage duties, matching job seekers to open job orders, providing referrals to supportive services, conducting group orientations, assisting customers with the intake process, and facilitating Jersey Job Club workshops
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Fluency in Spanish
Employment Services Trainee
Entry-level position
Hackensack, NJ
Issue Date: 11/28/2022
Closing Date: 12/12/2022
Responsibilities include:
- Interviewing and classifying job applicants for employment
- Making field and office investigations to determine applicant eligibility for employment disability benefits and/or unemployment insurance
- Assising 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
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
State workers can opt in to comprehensive health insurance offerings and participate in free or low-cost wellness programs, too. A variety of affordable plans are available for individuals, couples, and families.
Pretax contributions to flexivle and healthcare spending accounts -- FSAs and HSAs -- are also offered.
Pending approval, employees can opt in to our part-time (2 days per week) telework program, alternate workweek program, or flextime program.
In addition to 12 state holidays annually, full-time employees have a minimum of TK paid sick days, vacation days, and administrative days to take each year.
All state employees contribue to the pension fund. After 36 months of qualified service and contributions, employees may be eligible to take out a pension loan, repayable per paycheck over a set term.
Life insurance is also offered at a rate of TK times an employee's base salary.
Career/job-specific training opportunities. Virtual and in-class opportunities (including instructor-led trainings, self-paced classes, and webinars) to enhance your skill set. State Govt related, blah. LMS = Civil Service or NJDOL developed.
BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE! Take advantage of unlimited no-cost online trainings to expand knowledge/experience/etc (not just state govt relevant). NJDOL offers a highly sought after "All Access Pass" that lets approved employees take free online classes from a vast, supplemental catalogue of more than 14,000 curated courses and multimedia seminars. Areas of study include management and supervision, professional development, technology at work, and health and safety.
100% tuition reimbursement! NJDOL stands out among other state departments with its generous tuition reimbursement policy. After 9 months of service, permanent employees are eligible for full tuition reimbursement for approved programs of study, including various Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
Many companies offer attractive discounts to current NJ state employees. These can save you money on cell phone plans, child care, travel, and more.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
Our commitment to diversity is unwavering. We understand that a diverse workforce allows for different lived experiences and perspectives to have a voice and seat at the organizational table, which improves the quality of services and resources we provide to our constituents.
Click here to learn more about the Department's committment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
