PROJECT MANAGER TRANSPORTATION MARITIME
Project Manager Transportation Maritime sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
It lists a bachelor's degree as the baseline, with an experience-based path open to those who do not hold the degree. Pay on the FY2027 schedule runs $105,267 to $155,359, and state payroll currently lists about 10 people in the title, most of them at Transportation.
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Project Manager Transportation Maritime appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Transportation.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 10 |
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 10 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $142,846. The agencies employing the most are:
- Transportation (10)
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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 direction of a executive director or other supervisory official in the Department of Transportation, functions as a project leader and may supervise work performance of a unit; plans, monitors, and manages work activities and resources necessary to develop and implement maritime programs; manages research projects, technical analysis, and environmental reviews related to the management of dredging materials, dredging operations and the construction and operation of disposal facilities and beneficial use projects; does other related duties.
Examples of work
Manages the development and implementation of maritime programs, studies, research projects, technical analysis, and environmental reviews to provide interagency support, programmatic planning and policy recommendations on maritime issues. Develops and implements the Joint Dredging Plan for the multi- state area, coordinates the various provisions with state, and federal agencies, environmentalists and other stakeholders. Develops and implements statewide dredging projects which include but not limited to the investigation of near-shore and upland projects. Manages project teams to ensure conformance with plans; evaluates the need for proposed scope changes on an exceptional basis and develops timely and effective solutions to minimize impact to project schedule and budget. Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit. Monitors projects and assigned programs to ensure that activities are on schedule and within fiscal constraints. Develops facilities to manage, process, and/or decontaminate sediment and dredged materials. Conducts scientific studies. Researches and develops recommendations on practical sediment control and contaminant reduction technologies. Monitors permit applications, provide assistance to applicants, and correspond with interested parties. Coordinates the development of harbor navigation study under provisions of the water resources development act. Develops short and long term plans for the continued economic development of commercial and recreational maritime facilities. Estimates consultant and in house resource needs to establish project budgets. Analyzes cost control reports, advises management of actions necessary to control project expenditures and maintain established budgets. Develops methods to monitor project progress. Manages the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. May supervise staff assigned to work operations and/or functional programs. May supervise, assign, and instruct employees in the performance of their work. May supervise employees providing information, advice, and assistance to department, state, county and/or municipal officials, representatives from other agencies and other interested parties. Prepares work plans and develops operating procedures to implement/facilitate work of the program or unit. Intervenes with other managers to resolve problems. Keep department officials apprised of progress in the coordination of maritime projects and programs. Provides recommendations to the director on maritime matters. Responds to constituent inquiries, requests for information, legislative initiatives and other related issues. Recommends approval of change orders and appropriate field changes. Oversees and participates in all public outreach functions. Coordinates and manages project reviews. Participates in the development of programmatic and process changes designed to maximize productivity and effective utilization of resources. Writes notices, memoranda, or news releases about policy changes, major events, or other information. Settles conflicts or problems in a supervisory capacity. Supervises and/or prepares highly complex, computerized, clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports and studies containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations concerning solutions and implementation. May supervise the maintenance of records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of project management principles and techniques. Knowledge of management principles and practices applicable to scheduling, cost control, and resource management techniques. Knowledge of research methods. Knowledge of computerized management reporting techniques. Knowledge of the applications of information processing systems. Knowledge of maritime activities and resources. Knowledge of maritime issues. Knowledge of dredging materials, dredging operations and construction and operation of disposal facilities and beneficial use projects. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with representatives of local, county, state, and federal governments, industry, civic associations, and others interested in the goals, functions, and responsibilities of the section. Ability to assign, evaluate, and supervise the work performance of subordinates. Ability to maintain extensive database files. Ability to analyze and interpret laws, rules, regulations, and apply them to specific problems or tasks. Ability to resolve problems in the administration or coordination of programs, plans, or projects. Ability to plan, monitor, and manage the work activities of the department's maritime program and projects. Ability to manage organizational resources. Ability to conduct technical analysis and research. Ability to plan and manage development and implementation of programs. Ability to represent the department to achieve program objectives. Ability to work in conjunction with state, federal, and other agencies to coordinate, investigate and develop plans. Ability to monitor projects and assigned programs. Ability to correlate schedules. Ability to develop new or improved methods for scheduling and monitoring programs and projects. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to learn 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, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the 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 as long as they can perform the 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. CODES: 30/R31- MCK 11/13/01
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. Nine (9) years of professional experience in either a public or private agency in one or a combination of the following: marine biology; environmental toxicology; environmental studies; ecological risk assessments; maritime pollution control; sediment toxicology or engaged in the development and management of maritime project. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "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.