ASSISTANT PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
Exam openExam status, as of November 4, 2026. Our captured announcement shows an open competitive examination for Lakewood (symbol M1219H) accepting applications until November 23, 2026. Confirm current status with CSC. Filing details and the Commission's application link · Exam schedule
Eligible lists, as of November 4, 2026. An eligible list is in force. The newest, for Ocean County, Board Of, was promulgated October 29, 2026 and expires October 28, 2028, 1 name as issued. See the lists
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Rules that apply to this title
A guide to the rules, not legal advice.
Assistant Personnel Director is a local-government title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
On paper it calls for a master's degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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See where to apply for this title →Examination announcements for this title
An open competitive announcement for this title is accepting applications, per the Civil Service Commission's list read on November 3, 2026. An announcement is an examination, not a vacancy; the announcement itself lists the fee, the requirements and how to file.
| Title | Symbol | State or local | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Personnel DirectorAll Departments | M1219H | LocalLakewoodResidents of Ocean County | November 23, 2026 | Open How to apply | Announcement |
Previously announced, and no longer listed by the Commission
The Commission removes an announcement once it has closed and republishes nothing, so this examination is no longer on any of its own lists. We keep what we have read, here covering 2026. It cannot be filed for now; a title announced once is often announced again, so this is the record of whether that has happened.
| Title | Symbol | State or local, and unit | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSISTANT PERSONNEL DIRECTORPromotional (scope-limited) | PC3897H | LocalSalem County | October 21, 2026 |
Every row is CSC's own; see the full announcement calendar.
This title at the Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission's minutes record 2 matters naming it since January 16, 2019: examination eligibility (2).
- In the Matter of Regina Williamson, Assistant Personnel Director (M0679D), Paterson CSC Docket No. 2023-473 · September 20, 2023 · Examination eligibility · Denied
- In the Matter of Magdalena Frangos, Assistant Personnel Director (PM2887B), Woodbridge CSC Docket No. 2022-146 · October 27, 2021 · Examination eligibility · Denied
Eligible lists for this title
An eligible list ranks the people who passed an examination, and appointments are made from it until it expires. One list for this title is on record, 1 still in force.
| State or local | Kind and symbol | Promulgated | Expires | On the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LocalOcean County, Board Of | PromotionalPC2687H | October 29, 2026 | October 28, 2028 | 1 |
Read from the Civil Service Commission's eligible list site, which we have read since October 24, 2026. The Commission posts each list for three months after it is issued and we keep it after that. The count is the list as issued, before appointments, removals or appeals change it. This site shows list-level facts only.
Where this title leads
Examinations in the Commission record
Examination symbols named in Civil Service Commission matters about ASSISTANT PERSONNEL DIRECTOR, with how many matters named each and when they were decided. A symbol identifies one examination announcement.
Salaries stated in examination announcements
One Civil Service Commission examination announcement has stated a salary for this title. Local pay is set by each employer under its own ordinance or contract, so this is one employer's figure for one position rather than a rate for the title.
| Employer | Salary as published | Basis | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem CountyAdministrative Services | $98,000.00 ~ $98,000.00 | A year | October 2026 |
Each figure is quoted as the Civil Service Commission printed it in that employer's announcement on the date shown. It is evidence of what was advertised then, not a statement of what the position pays now, and an announcement does not say whether a post is full or part time. No average, range or comparison is given across employers, because each sets its own pay and nothing here establishes that two of these positions are alike. Where an employer has announced the title more than once for the same department, only its most recent figure is shown. How this data is sourced.
Where this title is used
Assistant Personnel Director is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
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
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. Disseminates policy and procedural information to appropriate staff. Maintains information of employee performance evaluation. Recruits personnel. Coordinates the training needs of the jurisdiction. May conduct or supervise the conduct of research for studies involving personnel issues. Maintains a job classification and salary plan. Establishes and conducts procedures for hearing and adjusting employee grievances. May supervise the preparation of ordinances or resolutions for the creation of new positions, and other personnel matters. Investigates personnel problems. Prepares reports. Directs the establishment and maintenance of records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the problems encountered in the administration of a personnel program. Knowledge of theory, practices and procedures of personnel administration. Knowledge of employee performance evaluation procedures. Knowledge of disciplinary and grievance procedures. Ability to read and interpret the provisions of the New Jersey laws relating to personnel matters and the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission and apply them to specific situations. Ability to analyze, and resolve personnel, and technical problems involved in the oversight of a personnel program. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with associates and other individuals engaged in or concerned with issues relative to public employment. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to establish and maintain records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
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. Seven (7) years of supervisory personnel experience, one (1) year of which shall have included responsibility for a major public or private industry personnel program including review of classification problems and wage studies, handling personnel problems, and coordination of the training needs of the jurisdiction. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, one (1) year of which shall have included responsibility for a major public or private industry personnel program including review of classification problems and wage studies, handling personnel problems, and coordination of the training needs of the jurisdiction. OR Possession of a master's degree in Personnel Administration, Applied Psychology or other related fields from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, one (1) year of which shall have included responsibility for a major public or private industry personnel program including review of classification problems and wage studies, handling personnel problems, and coordination of the training needs of the jurisdiction. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.