SUPERVISOR, LICENSING UNIT, PROFESSIONAL BOARD
Career Family: SUPERVISOR
Supervisor, Licensing Unit, Professional Board 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 asks for 4 years of relevant experience. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $55,691 to $81,008, and state payroll currently lists 3 people in the title, most of them at Law and Public Safety.
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Supervisor, Licensing Unit, Professional Board appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Law & Public Safety.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Law & Public Safety | 3 |
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 3 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $78,268. The agencies employing the most are:
- Law and Public Safety (3)
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 the direction of the Executive Director or Executive Secretary of a Professional Board in the Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Law and Public Safety, supervises clerical staff involved in processing licenses for one of the Division's Professional Boards; does other related work. 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 clerical procedures to register students in professional schools, licensing of all successful applicants and other qualified individuals by a Professional Board. Organizes and supervises office procedures for the renewal of all licenses by one of the Professional Boards. Oversees the recording, accounting and depositing of all fees. Supervises the activities necessary to ensure the efficient, effective and timely issuance of all licenses. Supervises the procurement, printing, reproduction, mailing and processing of license and forms. Collects data for the preparation of reports. Implements changes in policy and procedures affecting licenses. Reviews license applications and other incoming mail, and distributes to the proper sections for processing and completion. Prepares reports and correspondence. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Supervises the maintenance of an established records disposition schedule. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various electronic and/or manual information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Experience
Four (4) years of experience in processing technical clerical work, two (2) years of which must have included supervision of clerical staff involved in the issuance of licenses and/or permits.
License
Appointees may 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 office methods and practices. Knowledge of the methods used to review and process applications for licenses and permits. Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the unit. Ability to provide assignments and instruction to staff and evaluate their work performance. Ability to gather data and prepare correspondence and reports. Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files. 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 and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the 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 duties of the position 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: 18/S17- MCK 07/26/03