STAFF ASSISTANT 2 (P14)
Career Family: STAFF ASSISTANT
In the unclassified service, Staff Assistant 2 is appointed rather than examined for, and its pay is often negotiated case by case.
On pay it sits at the foot of the Staff Assistant ladder. One promotion up is Staff Assistant 1, whose band tops out about $7,106 higher. A bachelor's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it. The FY 2027 range lands between $48,807 and $70,641, and state payroll currently lists about 10 people in the title, most of them at Veterans Affairs.
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Staff Assistant 2 appears on the State payroll at 2 departments, most of them at Veterans Affairs.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Veterans Affairs | 7 |
| Military Affairs | 3 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Pay ladder: Staff Assistant series
- Staff Assistant 2 — $48,807 – $70,641 (this title)
- Staff Assistant 1 — $55,691 – $81,008
Promoting to Staff Assistant 1 raises the top of the band by about $7,106. Its top salary lands around the 13th 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.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 10 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $59,814. The agencies employing the most are:
- Veterans Affairs (7)
- Military Affairs (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 direction of a Principal Staff Officer or a Special Staff Officer, serves as a primary assistant in matters of a varied nature; does related work as required.
Examples of work
When directed by the appropriate supervisor, sees that work projects are carried out in the most efficient and economic manner. Assists in the preparation of factual reports concerned with the specific area of operations; maintains a current file of salaries, procedures, and regulations. Accomplishes specific projects as directed by appropriate supervisor. Serves as Military Aid to the Governor. Accomplishes specific duties as directed by appropriate supervisor. Reviews supply, maintenance, and administrative procedures for compliance with applicable regulations. Assists in investigation of problems to include Line of Duty Determinations and Reports of Survey. Implements viable suspense systems to ensure appropriate responsiveness to pending business. Applies follow up actions on delinquent reports and overdue requests. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information system used by the agency, office, or related units.
Requirements
Incumbent must be an active member of the New Jersey National Guard upon assignment to this position unless formally waived by the Chief of Staff. When the individual loses military status for any reason, his term of employment may be extended by the Chief of Staff in a civilian status until such time as the incumbent is eligible for retirement as a veteran under NJSA 43:l5A-6l.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree.
Experience
One (1) year military experience.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of National Guard recruiting procedures and directives. Knowledge of the principles and procedures of the military. Knowledge of division and department organization and state military forces. Knowledge of government budget and administrative practices and procedures. Knowledge of modern office management principles, procedures, and techniques and their adaptation. Knowledge of military procedures and customs of service. Ability to prepare statistical, financial, and other reports. Ability to analyze problems and data and take or recommend action. Ability to plan and supervise control systems. Ability to speak and write effectively and to analyze, edit, review, and interpret complex technical material. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with the department and with outside departments and agencies. Ability to maintain records and 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 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 if they can perform the 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. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range
Note
For Firefighter appointments, must meet NFPA 1003 "Airport Firefighter" medical requirements and maintain Department of Military Affairs or Department of Veterans Affairs and AFP Physical Fitness Program standards. Must have completed formal or informal military courses resulting in the award of Military Occupational Specialty Code (MOSC) or Specialty Skill Indicator (SSI). Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. Must possess a Final Secret Clearance. SU4014N/AP15- SUNE14N/AP14- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 3/17/2007