SUPERVISING INVESTIGATOR NJ MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION
Supervising Investigator NJ Motor Vehicle Commission 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 a master's degree as the baseline, with an experience-based path open to those who do not hold the degree. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $95,955 to $141,386, and state payroll currently lists 6 people in the title, most of them at Motor Vehicle Commission.
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Supervising Investigator NJ Motor Vehicle Commission appears on the State payroll at one department, Motor Vehicle Commission.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Commission | 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 $127,826. The agencies employing the most are:
- Motor Vehicle Commission (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 general direction of the Chief of Investigations or other supervisory official in the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC), organizes and supervises investigative teams conducting in-depth regulatory and administrative investigations; supervises investigative programs involving alleged non-compliances with State and NJMVC statutes, regulatory requirements, NJMVC policies, procedures and performs other related duties as required
Examples of work
Organizes, plans, and assigns the work of the investigative teams and evaluates employee performance and conduct enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting and disciplining of subordinates. Implements uniform policies, procedures and operating guidelines for use by investigative personnel. Supervises investigations of highly sensitive, confidential and complex cases involving alleged fraud, negligence, incompetence, misrepresentation, misconduct, including but not limited to, misuse or alterations of the NJMVC Comprehensive Database and/or NJMVC abstracts. Supervises investigators who assist law enforcement and other appropriate governmental agencies by performing various searches of all NJMVC databases, i.e. odometer fraud, salvage inspections, identity fraud, NJMVC Business License compliances, Driver Testing computer entries and tests results and driver license, registration and title records. Supervises the conduct of employee fingerprint background checks as mandated by statutes and when necessary, prepares certified information. Supervises investigative casework activities for the purpose of detecting and enforcing compliance with New Jersey state statutes, administrative codes, rules, NJMVC regulations, procedures and Professional Rules of Conduct. Supervises investigators assigned to detect, investigate and resolve monetary discrepancies related to NJMVC Motor Vehicle Agencies and Regional Service Center's business practices as they relate to industry standards. Recommends administrative and security improvements to ensure the integrity of NJMVC documents and services to the public at large. Supervises implementation of certain investigative-based suspensions and restorations of NJMVC driver history records, requests for vehicle stop orders, ID suspensions required to determine the validity of an applicant's identification confirming with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) the immigration status. Recommend training programs designed to educate and inform all NJMVC units, divisions and agencies of investigative and security resources available to each area. Supervises the preparation of various statistical reports to detect possible patterns of fraudulent NJMVC activity. Prepares and analyzes monthly operational and statistical reports submitted by subordinate Investigators for accuracy, completeness, timeliness and ensures all reports are maintained in the unit's Access-based Case Management System; alerts management to possible patterns of fraudulent activities. Testifies as an investigative expert for the State before formal hearings, Grand Juries, Courts of Law, administrative hearing or other judicial bodies for the prosecution of the alleged offenders or other proceedings. Assists local and state prosecutor offices to coordinate joint investigative efforts to prosecute offenders accused of criminal, civil, administrative, or institutional abuse/neglect. Assists the Attorney General's Office regarding the prosecution of offenders and administrative search warrants, subpoenas, and other documents required by law during the course of an investigation. Uses various types of electronic communications equipment, film-based photographic equipment, magnetic and digital recording devices, and various database software for investigative activities. Enforces compliance with established NJMVC policies and procedures, and follows up with corrective updates regarding procedural changes. 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.
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 required to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to interpret and apply all NJMVC procedures, statutes, policies and New Jersey Administrative and Criminal Codes. Ability to acquire knowledge of all NJMVC unit functions and responsibilities. Ability to acquire knowledge of all NJMVC Comprehensive Computer Databases and all associated NJMVC databases and other fraud preventative web based applications. Ability to acquire knowledge of various investigative practices to detect and prove instances of odometer fraud. Ability to analyze and interpret all computer physical documents pertaining to NJMVC driver license, registration, title records, NJMVC driver testing records. Ability to review and analyze NJMVC statistical records to detect or conclude fraudulent patterns. Knowledge of civil and regulatory investigative terminology and methods and procedures for conducting investigations and execute affidavits. Knowledge of types of surveillance devices, and of photographic film-based and digital video equipment. Knowledge of law enforcement procedures governing document alteration, forgery, identity theft, employee embezzlement and fraud. Knowledge of procedures for preparing affidavits or signed statements obtained during the course of an investigation and techniques of investigative reporting. Ability to conduct background fingerprint checks. Ability to detect fraudulent and/or counterfeit documents i.e. driver license, registration, titles and other federal and state identification documents. Knowledge of procedures for preparing final case disposition of completed investigations. Knowledge of the types of conduct that would legally constitute negligence, abuse/neglect, or willful misconduct. Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations in accordance with established NJMVC operating procedures. Ability to consult with the Attorney General's Office concerning the coordination of investigative functions and other legal issues. Ability to implement training programs covering policies and procedures for investigative and regulatory duties and techniques. Ability to provide expert testimony for the State before formal hearings, Grand Juries, Courts of Law, administrative hearings or other judicial bodies. Ability to utilize various types of recording and information systems installed in NJMVC facilities. 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. CODES: 29/R29 - MCK 06/11/05
Note
The definition for this title and the examples of work and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not include all of the tasks and KSAs listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties and KSAs which may be required. 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. Nine (9) years of professional office and/or professional field experience conducting investigations,collecting evidence and preparing investigative reports related to civil, criminal, or regulatory matters involving fraud, misrepresentation, or otheracts of criminal or civil misconduct, two (2) years of which must have been in a lead investigator capacity. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which must have been in a lead investigator capacity. OR Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public administration, business administration; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which must have been in a lead investigator capacity. "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 judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.