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SUPERVISING TECHNICIAN, COMMERCIAL RECORDING

Code: 26513 State Competitive Range: R21 (FY 2027) Work week NL: FLSA exemptOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Career Family: TECHNICIAN

Salary: $66,592.01 - $97,353.91/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

Supervising Technician, Commercial Recording is a competitive state title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.

What it takes is 5 years of relevant experience. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $66,592 to $97,354, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at Treasury.

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Who employs this title

Supervising Technician, Commercial Recording appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Treasury.

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Department of Treasury 1

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Who employs this title

State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $82,173. The agencies employing the most are:

  • Treasury (1)

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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 supervisory official in the Department of the Treasury, supervises the various levels of technicians involved in the examination and recording of documents which are required by various business, commercial and corporate statutes, determines the degree in which documents are in compliance with the statutes; does other related duties. 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.

Examples of work

Supervises the staff involved in the examination of the various corporate and commercial certificates and other documents submitted to be filed and recorded to determine whether such documents meet legal requirements, under the New Jersey Business Corporation Act, New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act, New Jersey Uniform Commercial Code, the Tradename and Partnership statutes, and the Notary Public Law. Supervises the employees involved in the operation of electronic key-entry terminal machines which key-in data onto key-to-tape and/or key-to-disk devices or through direct on-line hook-up with a computer. Supervises the review, verification, correction and recording of data from documents in compliance with established rules and regulations prior to entry into automated systems and files. Verifies and corrects data as required; exercises own judgment in making corrections to all errors and verifies corrections. Provides visitors and telephone callers information about business and commercial entities which are incorporated and/or registered in the State. Explains and interprets the requirements of Corporate/Business laws to members of the general public, attorneys, and others who desire such information. Drafts procedures designed to convey information concerning the laws and procedures for filing corporate data. Supervises the staff responsible for the calculation of applicable statutory fees for the filing of documents or dispersal of information. Supervises the various levels of technicians responsible for the search of Division records in order to secure information from original documents as necessary to provide information to the public. Trains new employees in the methods and procedures of the Bureau by demonstrating, closely observing, and, if necessary, making constructive suggestions in order to develop competent, efficient employees. Supervises the staff involved in the maintenance of records and files. Supervises 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 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.

Experience

Five (5) years of experience in technical support work involving the application of rules, regulations and laws for document verification, examination and official recording NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required experience may substitute education with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience, for a maximum of two years.

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 laws under which the Division of Commercial Recording operates (Titles 2A, 4, 12A, 14A, 15A, 16, 22A, 29, 42, 45, 52, 54, 55, 56). Knowledge of office supervisory methods, practices, procedures and equipment which may be applicable to the work situation. Knowledge of approved English usage, modern filing systems, workflow, methods and the limits of their utility. Knowledge of the problems which arise in planning and organizing the work of assigned employees. Ability to draft operating guidelines and procedures understandable to both employees and the public. Ability to prepare complex correspondence in the course of official duties. Ability to understand a variety of command codes. Ability to transcribe data into an electronic data processing medium. Ability to detect and report hardware and source input problems Ability to maintain an expected workflow while sustaining a high level of accuracy and thoroughness. Ability to provide in-service training programs in Data Processing procedures, methods and techniques. Ability to communicate well with co-workers and to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others Ability to organize assigned clerical and supervisory tasks in order to provide the orderly and efficient workflow. Ability to evaluate individual and group performance and make appropriate recommendations. 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 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. Code: 21/R21 - MCK 7/1/99