Program Development Specialist Community Service examination
Program Development Specialist Community Service open competitive examination (C1332H) for Mercer County. Open to residents of Mercer County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Mercer County · Symbol C1332H
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 Mercer County.
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| Symbol | C1332H |
|---|---|
| Title | Program Development Specialist Community Service |
| Employer | Mercer County |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Mercer County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST COMMUNITY SERVICE (06930) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Mercer 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 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Under direction, assists in the professional, administrative and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of community oriented programs designed to address the socio-economic, human service and other needs of community residents; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Using available information makes an initial survey to determine the social service and other needs of the community.
- Carries on a continuing survey of existing services for the aging, ascertains gaps in services, and initiates negotiations to expand existing services or to institute needed services not in existence.
- Acts as coordinator between community groups, public and private agencies, and other groups in developing, maintaining, and/or expanding social service projects such as family counseling, transportation, consumer education, legal assistance, and so forth.
- Meets with concerned groups to determine their needs and hear their proposals for solutions.
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 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST COMMUNITY SERVICE:
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.
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 Mercer County appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
Other examinations open at Mercer County
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