ASSISTANT ELECTION FINANCE ANALYST
In New Jersey, Assistant Election Finance Analyst is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
The stated bar is a bachelor's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma. The FY 2027 range lands between $79,844 and $117,228, and state payroll currently lists 6 people in the title, most of them at Election Law Enforcement.
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Assistant Election Finance Analyst appears on the State payroll at one department, Election Law Enforcement.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Election Law Enforcement | 6 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 6 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $113,264. The agencies employing the most are:
- Election Law Enforcement (6)
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 other supervisor, New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, conducts investigations, analyzes, and evaluates financial and other related records of persons, agencies or business firms to Commission requirements: does related work as required.
Examples of work
Conducts field investigations to review financial, accounting, and other monetary records of persons, agencies or business firms subject to Commission requirements. Prepares reports of activities. Provides recommendations on the course and scope of investigative activities. Evaluates and responds to citizen complaints and other requests of the Commission. Arranges and prepares for the Commission's private and public hearings. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with investigative counterparts in other law enforcement agencies. Conducts random audits; provides recommendations for audits based on evidence. Conducts initial audit of returns filed for completeness and accuracy. Monitors and screens candidate filing to enforce Commission requirements. Prepares correspondence.
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 investigative methods and techniques. Knowledge of the methods used to audit financial records. Knowledge of the methods used in financial record- keeping. Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to effectively deal with candidates, campaign treasurers, attorneys and others involved in campaign finance reporting. Ability to interview witnesses to obtain information. Ability to review and audit campaign financial records to determine compliance with the statutory requirements. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to evaluate and respond to citizens complaints and other requests for information. Ability to relate statutory requirements to candidates, campaign treasurers and others. Ability to conduct audits and investigations. Ability to determine the accuracy of financial records. Ability to testify at complaint hearings. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others interested or involved with the work of the Commission. Ability to arrange, prepare for and testify at Commission hearings. 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 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 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: 25/P25 - MCK 5/31/01
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. Seven (7) years of professional experience in conducting investigations, or audits which must have included the investigation, examination, and analysis of financial records. OR Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) 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 judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.