AGENCY AIDE
New Jersey classifies Agency Aide as non-competitive, which skips the exam-and-list step and turns on whether you meet the minimum requirements.
Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $39,358 to $56,481, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at Children and Families.
How to apply
This title is not filled by examination — agencies appoint directly.
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Agency Aide appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Children and Families.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Children and Families | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $44,644. The agencies employing the most are:
- Children and Families (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
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 immediate close supervision of a supervisor in a department, institution, or agency, assists various staff members by performing the simple, routine, repetitive work of a varied uncomplicated nature; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Under supervision, receives continuous inservice training and assists in performing supportive assigned tasks including: Delivers mail, messages, and file records to the several units within the department. Makes special deliveries of small quantities of urgently needed office supplies. Collects letters and packages to be mailed and delivers them to the mail section. Assists in sorting and folding printed and mimeographed material for stuffing in envelopes. As required, sorts, opens, and time stamps mail with date and departmental stamps, numbers, and distributes mail. Reviews and checks assigned reports, applications, and other documents for correctness and completeness where uncomplicated determinations are required. Addresses, stamps, and mails envelopes and other mail and other documents. Sorts envelopes, packages, and boxes, copies names or numbers onto forms. Sorts, indexes, and/or files cards, papers, or other materials numerically, alphabetically, or according to other predetermined classification. Assists in storing and distributing office supplies. Operates numbering, time stamping, and dating machines. Assembles and staples materials for distribution. Removes staples from cases and folders. Hand stamps letters, papers, and other documents as directed. Distributes supplies. Assists with filing. Operates a microfilm copier and reader, counts photocopies, and operates a photocopy machine. 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
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and from demonstrations. Ability to work harmoniously with others. Ability to operate simple machinery such as a microfilm viewer, to inspect and check the accuracy of filmed material and to splice retakes and place them in the proper order. Ability to prepare varied microfilm projects under supervision. Ability to load and operate a microfilm camera. Ability to operate a flat bed, automatic or other types of microfilm machine. Ability to operate a microfilm reader. Ability to operate a photocopying machine. Ability to receive, sort, file or fold, and count items. Ability to do the manual work involved in the sealing, wrapping, collecting, receiving, sorting, distributing, recording, and stamping of incoming and outgoing letters and packages, file records, and file supplies. Ability to copy names and numbers. Ability to sort, index, file, alphabetize, and pull varied types of materials using an established filing system. 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.
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.