SUPERVISING EXAMINER UNEMPLOYMENT TAX
To land Supervising Examiner Unemployment Tax 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 FY2027 range lands between $87,507 and $128,719, and state payroll currently lists 4 people in the title, most of them at Labor.
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.
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Agency posting
Department of Labor and Workforce Development's employment page may require a click-through to see specific openings. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 4 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $110,430. The agencies employing the most are:
- Labor (4)
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.
Definition
Under the direction of a higher-level official in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, supervises the activities and staff engaged in ensuring compliance with New Jersey Unemployment Compensation law; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Supervises the analysis of legal documents, financial reports, and related material to determine whether the activities of an entity constitute employment reportable to New Jersey as defined under the terms of New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law, as administered and interpreted through legal precedent and investigatory hearings. Establishes standards and guidelines for the analysis and proper resolution of employer accounts. Supervises staff involved in the examination of records to determine, establish, and/or verify the tax liability of employers. Supervises the analysis of accounts to determine and initiate procedures for the resolution of delinquent accounts, to identify fraudulent reporting, and to establish contribution experience rates. Supervises the analysis of an employer's records and accounting transactions to determine the present reporting or financial status of an account; contacts employers and their representatives and initiates action to ensure the employer's conformity with terms of New Jersey's Unemployment Compensation Law. Supervises and establishes standards for the development, preparation, verification and/or processing of forms of various types and of legal documents including Certificates of Debt, Writs of Execution, Warrants for Satisfaction, Claims in Bankruptcy, Certificates of Indebtedness, Foreclosure and Condemnation Proceedings, and Criminal Complaints. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Provides assignments and instructions to section staff and evaluates their performance. Acts as a representative of the State, including proceedings where there is a violation of civil or criminal law. Organizes work activities to ensure proper/efficient flow of material while maintaining security and confidentiality. Monitors and evaluates the operations of the section; as necessary, approves changes to improve operations. Organizes work activities to ensure proper/efficient flow of material while maintaining security and confidentiality. Represents the section and participates in the development and initiation of various programs; ensures the coordination of the section's operations with related programs. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, and other reports containing, findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files. 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 the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law, the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, and unemployment laws of neighboring states. Knowledge of mathematics, including arithmetic functions and familiarity with statistical methodology. Knowledge of record keeping methods and their application to auditing and accounting work. Knowledge of the various organizational structures under which an employer may operate. Knowledge of the procedures and requirements of various state and federal government agencies whose regulations impact section operations. Ability to supervise staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to establish priorities and organize workflow. Ability to analyze various aspects of a situation, identify possible problems, and develop feasible solutions. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the provisions of New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law, the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, and the unemployment laws of neighboring states. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the department and its subdivisions and relevant sections of the Internal Revenue Code. Ability to comprehend and apply the provisions of law defining covered employment, excluded employment, and taxable remuneration. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply pertinent sections of state and federal bankruptcy laws. Ability to analyze material submitted by employing units and/or other sources to ensure that status determinations rendered are correct as to subject dates and applicable law, and that appropriate contribution rates have been assigned. Ability to analyze and evaluate the preparation, processing, and maintenance of financial and/or legal records on a large scale. Ability to prepare, verify, and process financial reports, tax forms, billing forms, and other documents in conformance with regulations and laws. Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with others. Ability to prepare reports and summaries containing findings, conclusions, and/or recommendations. Ability to establish and maintain 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 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.
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. Eight (8) years of professional experience in the examination of records and reports involved in the determination, establishment, and/or verification of tax liability of employers, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, one (1) year 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.
Study guides for this exam
- Supervisory Test Battery (STB) National Learning Corporation · $56.99
- General Supervisor National Learning Corporation · $49.90 · 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.