ARMORER 1 (Code 34124)
Career Family: ARMORER
As an unclassified state title, Armorer 1 is filled by appointment, and its published pay band is more of a guide than a fixed grade.
It is the top of the Armorer ladder, a grade above Armorer 2. To be eligible you bring 3 years of relevant experience and a professional license. The FY 2027 range lands between $58,222 and $84,763.
How to apply
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See where to apply for this title →Pay ladder: Armorer series
- Armorer 4 — $40,322 – $57,949
- Armorer 3 — $43,934 – $63,341
- Armorer 2 — $50,990 – $73,902
- Armorer 1 — $58,222 – $84,763 (this title)
Its top salary lands around the 24th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY 2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
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 supervision of a Station Commander at a major National Guard facility or as directed by the Regional Supervisor of Facilities (Special Staff Officer 1) in the Department of Military Affairs, supervises personnel engaged in janitorial, maintenance, repair, and security work; ensures proper utilization of the installation; performs all basic armorer duties; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Maintains current individual Black Seal License as Boiler Fireman for boiler operation and verifies subordinate armorers have valid Black Seal Licenses for boiler operation when on duty as armorer-in-charge. Supervises work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Maintains and ensures security of the installation during nonduty hours unless relieved of responsibility by a supervisor in writing. Develops work schedules for assigned staff consistent with National Guard training schedules and rental and emergency utilization of the facility to include working hours, leave, and time off. Schedules time off and annual leave for employees. Submits all requests for facility rentals, complete with proper documents as required by regulations, to the Station Commander for submission to the Department of Military Affairs for approval of the rental request. Is accountable for all state property/equipment at the facility. Maintains current files of regulations/forms affecting armory utilization/operation/repair, armory employees, safety regulations, and required reports. Maintains records of all vendor services (refuse removal, pest extermination, fire extinguisher services, utility repair, and building repair services) and petty cash (check book) funds. Periodically (semiannually) reviews employees' performance and work standards and submits evaluation report to the Regional Supervisor. Develops and updates daily/weekly/monthly/annual priority maintenance programs for facility utility systems (other circumstances or duty requirements will remain secondary in nature to this program). Develops planned utilization of entire facility in coordination with the Station Commander and Regional Supervisor. Requests emergency and normal repair/maintenance support assistance from appropriate sources through the Regional Supervisor. Prepares requisitions for logistical supplies for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the facility. May assist the Station Commander in relation to the use of the facility by units assigned. Corrects immediately all situations/circumstances which have or will lead to violations of security/safety standards as set forth in station regulations. Serves as Installation Manager for a First Class National Guard facility. Interviews and recommends personnel for employment. Assigns, manages, and trains subordinate armorers, building service workers, and building maintenance workers in the proper performance of their daily/weekly/monthly duties. Maintains time and attendance reports. Maintains daily record of events/reports as related to facility management/utilization. Develops and improves daily/weekly/monthly operating schedules/plans for the operation, maintenance, and repair of all facility fixed/mobile equipment and systems and general facility upkeep. Maintains sufficient stock levels of supplies to meet demands of cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Develops and improves safety standards for employees and facility utilization. Prepares reports. Maintains files. 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.
Experience
Three (3) years of experience in the general care, maintenance, operation, and repair of buildings and grounds, one (1) year of which shall have been is a supervisory capacity.
License
Appointees must possess a current, valid Black Seal Boiler Operator License of the appropriate type (high or low pressure) issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. 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 essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of boilers, the maintenance thereof, and appropriate repair and remedy. Knowledge of supervising procedures and methods of armory management procedures. Knowledge of maintenance of armories, heating systems, and minor plumbing/electrical repair. Knowledge of time and attendance reporting methods. Knowledge of the military chain of command after a period of training. Knowledge of procurement procedures for material/supplies. Knowledge of department disciplinary procedures after a period of training. Knowledge of the staff organization of the New Jersey Department of Military Affairs after a period of training. Ability to project fuel reorder points. Ability to climb and work from ladders/scaffolds. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to maintain files. Ability to learn how 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 if they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 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. Appointees will be required to undergo local/state level security checks through appropriate police channels.