Assistant Personnel Director examination
Assistant Personnel Director open competitive examination (M1219H) for Lakewood. Open to residents of Ocean County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Lakewood · Symbol M1219H
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 Ocean County.
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| Symbol | M1219H |
|---|---|
| Title | Assistant Personnel Director |
| Employer | Lakewood |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Ocean County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | ASSISTANT PERSONNEL DIRECTOR (00641) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Lakewood 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 ASSISTANT PERSONNEL DIRECTOR:
Under the Personnel Director assists in maintaining liaison between the jurisdiction and the New Jersey Civil Service Commission in matters of personnel administration; coordinates personnel programs, policies and practices for the employees of the jurisdiction; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Assists in the handling of personnel and employee relations problems and maintains liaison between the jurisdiction and the New Jersey Civil Service Commission in personnel matters, including appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, dismissals, and disciplinary actions.
- Assists in the establishment of policy regarding personnel practices.
- Provides advice and assistance on personnel issues.
- May direct personnel activities of the jurisdiction.
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, 2 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 ASSISTANT PERSONNEL DIRECTOR:
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: Appointee 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 Lakewood appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
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