REGIONAL AREA COORDINATOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Code: 54349 State Competitive Range: P25 (FY 2027) Work week 4E: FLSA exemptOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $79,843.57 - $117,227.97/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

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 supervisory official in the Department of Transportation, does complex work in the development and execution of the Department's Community Involvement program, including interpretation and presentation of design and planning information to the public and their elected representatives; independently determines the appropriate action to be taken in resolving problems and/or issues that arise; does other related duties.

Examples of work

Develops and executes programs to ensure consideration is given to community input for highway or public transportation project planning. Works with Department planning and engineering staffs to ensure community and constituent input is properly considered in the development of specific transportation plans and/or project designs. Independently determines the appropriate action to be taken to resolve problems and/or issues that arise regarding the Department's Community Involvement Program. Translates technical engineering and planning information on community involvement projects to the general public. Addresses and alleviates the concerns of the public and/or their elected representatives regarding Department projects. Provides guidance to Planning and Design personnel on the development of graphic material to be used in conveying ideas to the general public. Confers with management when handling sensitive issues related to the Department's Community Involvement Program. Using appropriate techniques, stimulates community interest in transportation projects; seeks to ensure the community's participation. Analyzes and implements changes to the Department's Community Involvement Program as necessary. Ensures that the Department's onsite information centers are staffed for gathering community input and disseminating information regarding Department projects. Organizes and conducts community meetings and hearings on transportation projects. Maintains liaison with county and local officials, environmental and transportation groups, and other concerned organizations for an assigned area of the State. Analyzes public response and comments to transportation projects, and develops findings based upon these analysis, including methods to implement community recommendations when warranted. Works with graphic artist in the development of newsletters, information booklets, handouts, and so forth. Prepares complex correspondence and other official communications with the public, local elected officials, State legislators, and congressmen. Works with consultants and engineering staff to develop graphics for public hearings and meetings. Attends hearings sponsored by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Environmental Protection as requested. Meets with and provides briefings and updates on projects to local, county, and State officials. Arranges ceremonies for Department projects with local, State, and federal officials. Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and concise reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Maintains necessary records, reports, plans, maps, and related materials. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized 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 the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the Department's transportation planning design and implementation concepts as they pertain to the Office of Community Involvement. Knowledge of the Department's policies and procedures as they apply to the operations of the Community Involvement program. Knowledge of the appropriate techniques for stimulating community interest in Department projects and ensuring effective community participation. Ability to work and meet with Department planning and engineering staffs. Ability to translate engineering and planning information on Community Involvement projects to the general public. Ability to provide guidance to Planning and Design personnel on the development of graphic materials to be used in conveying ideas to the general public. Ability to staff onsite Department information centers and to gather and disseminate information regarding Department projects and community responses. Ability to familiarize oneself with Department projects in each stage of development within assigned localities. Ability to deal directly with the public and with representatives to introduce Department projects. Ability to analyze public response and to prepare effective reports for the management containing suggestions for the resolutions or difficulties where appropriate. Ability to confer with Department officials concerning the impact of Department projects in whole or in part and the possibility of modifying plans to minimize any adverse consequences, as required. Ability to prepare correspondence and other official communications with the public. Ability to stimulate community interest in Department projects and to ensure the community's participation in the planning process. Ability to stay abreast of the status of all projects within assigned localities and preparation of appropriate reports. Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner under the various conditions that may arise in public meetings including the ability to respond quickly and knowledgeably under pressure. Ability to comprehend all phases of the Department's Action Plan and perform those that pertain to the role of the Office. Ability to maintain essential records, reports, plans, maps and related materials. Ability to learn 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, 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 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 experience in the development and execution of community development programs, community relations, or project management related to community development. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Sociology or a closely related field; and four (4) 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 judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.