Fiscal Officer examination
Fiscal Officer open competitive examination (C1292H) for Hudson County. Open to residents of Hudson County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Hudson County · Symbol C1292H
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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You file with the Commission, not with this site. Read the announcement first: it states the requirements, the salary, the application fee and how to apply for symbol C1292H.
| Symbol | C1292H |
|---|---|
| Title | Fiscal Officer |
| Employer | Hudson County |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Hudson County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | FISCAL OFFICER (01857) |
| Salary | Set 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 FISCAL OFFICER:
Under direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs a system for managing financial resources of a department, autonomous agency, jurisdiction, or other government entity; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Organizes, develops, directs, and performs work involved in the management of financial affairs of a local government unit or agency, and controls receipt and/or disbursement of monies.
- Supervises and performs professional functions involved in the analyses and audit of accounts, vouchers, and other records, and prepares statements concerning the financial condition of the local government unit or agency.
- Provides technical guidance in reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and reporting on program accomplishments in financial terms.
- Compares performance with operating plans and standards as reflected in financial data.
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 mentions a master's degree and offers an experience-only path for applicants without it, 4 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 FISCAL OFFICER:
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. 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. Nine (9) years of professional experience involving accounting, budgeting, auditing, and financial analysis and reporting, five (5) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in accounting.
License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
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.
Other examinations open at Hudson County
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- Office Supervisor, Hudson County (C1235H), closes November 23, 2026
- Personnel Assistant, Hudson County (C1223H), closes November 23, 2026
- Plumber, Hudson County (C1240H), closes November 23, 2026
- Principal Engineering Clerk, Hudson County (C1239H), closes November 23, 2026
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