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Chief Community Relations Specialist examination

Chief Community Relations Specialist open competitive examination (C1224H) for Hudson County. Open to residents of Hudson County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.

Hudson County · Symbol C1224H

Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)

This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Hudson County.

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SymbolC1224H
TitleChief Community Relations Specialist
EmployerHudson County
Who may fileOpen to residents of Hudson County
AnnouncedNovember 1, 2026
Closing dateNovember 23, 2026
Job specificationCHIEF COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST (01107)
SalarySet by the employer; see the announcement

Salary

Hudson County sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.

What the job is

From the Commission's job specification for CHIEF COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST:

Under direction, supervises and works with a group of community relations specialists who assist in the organization and development of a community relations program to advance community harmony and perform the necessary fieldwork to carry out the objectives of the program; does related work as required.

Examples of work it lists:

  • Supervises and works with a group of Community Relations Specialists engaged in organizing an effective work program of community relations.
  • Supervises the planning, development, and execution of an approved program of survey and research relating to community problems.
  • Supervises the work involved in developing and maintaining a harmonious liaison between the community and various governmental or private agencies in order to discuss all matters r elated to the reduction of prejudice and the elimination of discrimination in the area.
  • Encourages community groups to organize and negotiate with private organizations and governmental agencies to promote acceptance of the objectives of a program to advance community harmony.

The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.

Who qualifies

Read from the specification, the title 5 years of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.

The requirement section of the specification for CHIEF COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST:

Five years of varied experience in community relations work concerning intergroup relations and/or experience in fieldwork in any social welfare program. KNOWLEDGE Thorough knowledge of the approved methods used in community relations functions in a large community and of all laws, rules, and regulations pertaining thereto. Thorough knowledge of the planning and implementation of a program for the purpose of promoting cooperation, understanding, and harmony between governmental agencies, community groups, and the general public.

The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.

After you file

Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Hudson County appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.

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