ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INSURANCE
Assistant Director Insurance is an unclassified role, so it is appointed at the discretion of the hiring authority and does not carry the usual exam-and-tenure track.
On paper it calls for a bachelor's degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree. The published schedule for this title runs $71,879 to $100,638, but it is frozen at an older rate and these titles are typically paid off-schedule, so actual pay is often higher.
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Assistant Director Insurance is used at one independent authority, New Jersey Transit Corporation.
Independent authorities
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| New Jersey Transit Corporation | 3 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
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 general supervision of the Director or other supervisory official in the Department of Banking and Insurance, plans, develops, and organizes work programs and investigative and administrative operations of the units assigned; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Aids the director in development and implementation of general administrative policies and procedures for the units supervised, and in review of the units= organizational structure. Recommends regulations, policies, and procedures to improve effectiveness and productivity of the units supervised, keeping the director apprised of any potential or pending administrative problems. Implements all directives of the director in a timely manner. Consults with the director on personnel matters including recruitment, promotions, salary adjustments, and disciplining of employees. Reviews the development and submission of fiscal budgets for the units supervised, and monitors and controls expenditure of appropriations, purchasing of supplies, equipment, and services, and planning of office layout facilities and equipment. Initiates and directs special studies and surveys concerning proposed legislation and possible impact of same on the industry, evaluating results thereof, and making recommendations for review by the director and the commissioner. Personally performs highly confidential and sensitive studies, surveys, and investigations at the request of the director. Prepares and oversees preparation of technically sound, concise, and accurate reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Directs the establishment and maintenance of records and files. Prepares correspondence of a highly complex nature in the course of official duties. Maintains an effective, cooperative relationship with insurance industry or real estate industry groups to ensure maximum program participation, and adherence to state and federal laws. Acts as liaison for operational matters at official hearings, meetings, and conferences. Keeps current with industry developments, and advises the director and commissioner of all significant occurrences. 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 necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of EDP systems and methods, and ability to interface with other EDP staff. Ability to supervise a variety of EDP programs. Ability to utilize EDP reports, printouts, and so forth. Ability to prepare a budget with appropriate information and narrative. Ability to meet operational deadlines. Ability to review law and precedents, and the drafting of working memoranda thereof. Ability to conduct hearings in the absence of the director. Ability to assist the director in planning, organizing, and carrying out to completion special projects and research studies for specific assigned problems, and to prepare detailed reports thereon. Ability to serve as advisor to the director on operations, policies, and problems of the units assigned. Ability to assign, instruct, direct, and evaluate performance of supervisory, technical, clerical, and other employees. Ability to plan, organize, and participate in statistical studies and research projects, and prepare detailed reports thereon. Ability to prepare formal recommendations for new and/or revised procedures and programs for submission to the director. Ability to keep current with new developments, technical advances, and trends which may affect programs and functions of the department. Ability to make effective use of available funds, equipment, materials, supplies, and space. Ability to prepare extensive, detailed correspondence in the course of official duties. Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing formal recommendations. Ability to direct the maintenance of records, reports, and files. Ability to confer with members of the Bar, corporation representatives, and others concerning proposed legal matters that impact program areas. 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 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: 32/M32 - RKR/mk 3/14/98
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 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 administrative experience involving responsibility for development and implementation of complex real estate and/or insurance practices, policies, and procedures, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory 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 shall have been in a supervisory 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 judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.