CHIEF AUDITOR OF LABOR
Career Family: CHIEF
To land Chief Auditor of Labor in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
A bachelor's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it. The FY2026 range lands between $106,547 and $157,363.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
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.
Definition
Under direction of a supervisory official in the Division of Unemployment Insurance/Disability Insurance, Department of Labor, directs activities and administrative functions required to provide support to the audits and investigation staff in the regional offices; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Supervises and controls activities and administration of the Central Unit consisting of auditors, investigators, and clerical staff who are responsible for providing support to field personnel through the review and resolution of contested audit findings; the tracking of assignments to auditors and investigators; the update and revision of the Manual of Procedures; the monitoring of field operations under the USDOL's Revenue Quality Control and under the customer service program. Formulates policies and procedures for developing and implementing auditing programs and investigations to secure maximum compliance and accurate reporting and payment of contributions. Supervises assignment and tracking of audit and investigation work distributed to the regional offices. Investigates irregularities and discrepancies in the performance of auditing and investigating work and recommends procedures designed to ensure uniformity. Drafts extensive correspondence on behalf of the Director or Assistant Director. Conducts or oversees the conduct of informal hearings with employees or their legal and accounting representatives in an effort to resolve contested audit findings prior to formal hearings in the Office of Administrative Law. Prepares or oversees the preparation of contested cases to the Office of Administrative Law. Tracks cases through the formal hearing process to resolution. Consults with deputy attorneys general regarding negotiated settlements. Works with the Department of Community Affairs to identify and verify employers who are eligible for rebates under the Urban Enterprise Zone Program. Conducts or oversees the conduct of audits of financial statements of government reimbursable entities to determine what amounts may be withdrawn from their individual unemployment insurance trust funds. On behalf of the Assistant Director conducts or arranges for training conferences for field personnel. Addresses employers, trade organizations, professional societies, and union organizations and negotiates for audit guidelines in the case of emerging industries. Prepares the Manual of Procedures and other instructional memoranda for use in field operations. Formulates policies and procedures relative to cooperation with other States and New Jersey agencies, under reciprocal agreements, in the administration of their programs and joint programs. Conducts performance audits of the field and investigation program. Provides Assistant Director with interpretation and analysis of production statistics of audit yields and penetration rates. 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
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 auditing and accounting principles, purposes, standards, and techniques. Knowledge of auditing and related problems of the Division of Unemployment Insurance/Disability Insurance. Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations relating to the keeping and auditing of financial records of the division and the methods devised for their observance. Knowledge of the development, administration, and review of large scale auditing and accounting programs. Knowledge of checking, interpretation, and preparation of financial statements of various types. Knowledge of the preparation of accounting and financial reports and statements. Ability to analyze laws, rules, and regulations relating to financial records, reports, and audits and to apply them to specific cases. Ability to develop and supervise the carrying out of a large scale auditing or accounting program for a government agency. Ability to work harmoniously with associates and subordinates and with others concerned with division auditing problems and programs. Ability to maintain accounting and related records and files. 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 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. 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 auditing experience, including three (3) years supervisory experience, in work involving the large-scale auditing of varied types of financial records and reports, or the devising, installation, operation, and internal auditing of large-scale systems of accounts, or in some combination thereof; including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) credit hours in professional accounting subjects. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) credit hours in professional accounting subjects; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience, in work involving the large-scale auditing of varied types of financial records and reports, or the devising, installation, operation, and internal auditing of large-scale systems of accounts, or in some combination thereof. OR Possession of a valid Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience, in work involving the large-scale auditing of varied types of financial records and reports, or the devising, installation, operation, and internal auditing of large-scale systems of accounts, or in some combination thereof. "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.
Study guides for this exam
- Management Test Battery (MTB) National Learning Corporation · $52.95
- Manager/Administrator Test National Learning Corporation · $49.95 · general prep, not specific to this title
The Civil Service Commission does not publish official study guides or release past tests. These are independent equivalency guides.