Budget Examiner examination
Budget Examiner open competitive examination (C1294H) for Hudson County. Open to residents of Hudson County, Bergen County, Essex County, Union County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Hudson County · Symbol C1294H
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, Bergen County, Essex County, Union County.
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| Symbol | C1294H |
|---|---|
| Title | Budget Examiner |
| Employer | Hudson County |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Hudson County, Bergen County, Essex County, Union County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | BUDGET EXAMINER (00918) |
| 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 BUDGET EXAMINER:
Under direction, assists in analyzing budget requests and in preparing recommendations thereon; may make administrative and other studies related to the budget and other fiscal or economic matters; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Formulates and revises the annual budget estimate for support activities and operating programs.
- Researches, compiles, and summarizes data concerning personnel salaries and expenses and similar object class and line item information needed for formulation of budget estimates.
- Selects and enters budgetary information on a wide variety of related forms, schedules, and reports.
- Monitors and tracks obligations and expenditures for operating and support functions throughout the execution phase of the annual operating budget.
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, 1 year 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 BUDGET EXAMINER, opening lines:
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. Five (5) years of professional experience in the evaluation and analysis of budgetary requests or in the preparation and presentation of budgets. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; …
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 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.
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