TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Technical Assistant, Affirmative Action 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 an associate'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 $50,990 to $73,902.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
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.
Definition
Under direction of an Affirmative Action Officer or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency performs assigned paraprofessional functions in connection with the various phases of affirmative action programming; 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
As directed, assists in compiling and analyzing statistical data pertinent to affirmative action program planning. Assists in developing systems for retrieval and dissemination of information. Maintains a resume bank of minorities and females and assists in required recruitment activities. Prepares reports on personnel actions for submission to appropriate agencies. Assists employees in the processing of complaints of discrimination and maintains a disposition log of complaints. Provides information to employees on affirmative action program status. Assists in training activities for the purpose of orientation and upward mobility. Assists in special studies which may be used as support to modify the affirmative action programs. Acts as liaison between EEO office and data processing units. Assists in the design of reporting forms for affirmative action plan and EEO implementation. Assists in the revision or establishment of job specifications to eliminate artificial barriers. Maintains a resource library on affirmative action and EEO material. Prepares responses to inquiries. Drafts correspondence. May perform various support tasks associated with the work. 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.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree (60 semester hour credits).
Experience
One (1) year of experience in the performance of technical support functions relating to affirmative action and/or personnel and equal employment opportunity. NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis.
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 the functions of an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office. Knowledge of the methods used to compile and analyze data. Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods. Ability to prepare statistical and other reports. Ability to maintain records, files, and resource libraries. Ability to assist employees in the completion of required forms for complaints. Ability to assist in the training of employees. Ability to draft correspondence. Ability to deal effectively with employees. 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. T his job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range
Note
SC3516N/AA15- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 8/17/00