SUPERVISOR 2 MVC
Career Family: SUPERVISOR
Supervisor 2 Mvc is a competitive state title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
Of the 2 Supervisor grades this one pays the most, sitting just above Supervisor 1 Mvc. It expects an associate's degree and 6 years of relevant experience. Pay on the FY2027 schedule runs $72,896 to $106,798, and state payroll currently lists about 13 people in the title, most of them at Motor Vehicle Commission.
How to apply
-
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.
-
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.
-
Agency posting
Motor Vehicle Commission'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.
-
Agency posting
The Judiciary posts its own vacancies directly, often before (or instead of) any civil service exam announcement. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
Pay ladder: Supervisor series
- Supervisor 1 Mvc — $69,668 – $101,951
- Supervisor 2 Mvc — $79,844 – $117,228 (this title)
Its top salary lands around the 56th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 13 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $98,118. The agencies employing the most are:
- Motor Vehicle Commission (12)
- Judiciary (1)
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 Motor Vehicle Commission, serves as a second level supervisor of one or more section(s), unit(s), or team(s); provides guidance to assigned staff and coordinates the work activities thereof; does related work as required.
Experience
Six (6) years of experience applying, disseminating, interpreting and analyzing regulatory information, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity performing one or a combination of the following functions: review and analysis of driver records; driver testing; damage and/or insurance claim evaluations or adjustment work; receipt, review, analysis/evaluation and/or response to customer inquiries and/or complaints; vehicle safety/compliance inspection, performing varied vehicle inspections; or other similar work areas related to the administration of motor vehicle regulations.
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 motor vehicle laws, rules, and regulations and their application. Knowledge of the problems encountered in supervising a technical work program. Knowledge of the methods used to review and process applications for motor vehicle documents. Knowledge of the methods used to identify fraudulent customer documents. Knowledge of the methods used to gather and evaluate data and information. Knowledge of principles and techniques of supervision. Knowledge of techniques of interpersonal relations. Knowledge of employee performance evaluation procedures. Knowledge of disciplinary procedures. Knowledge of interviewing techniques and procedures. Ability to review and resolve customer service complaints. Ability to interpret motor vehicle laws, rules, and regulations and apply them appropriately. Ability to prepare technical, administrative and confidential correspondence. Ability to schedule assignments for personnel in work rotations. Ability to convey information in a written format. Ability to interact with various people who are in differing situations. Ability to identify problems in the administration or coordination of programs, plans, or projects. Ability to serve as a witness in court or hearing. Ability to collect data through questioning. Ability to resolve problems in the administration or coordination of programs, plans, or projects. Ability to maintain adequate security of a Motor Vehicle facility and all equipment and related supplies. Ability to ensure that safety precautions are being followed by employees at Motor Vehicle facilities. Ability to assign, instruct, and supervise professional, technical, and other employees, and to effectively evaluate their performances. Ability to provide recommendations for the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of employees. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of statistical and other reports. Ability to establish and supervise the maintenance of records and files. 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. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range
Note
A unit, section, or team, in this context, consists of a minimum of three (3) employees. 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. Functions performed by staff are illustrated below. Supervises and coordinates the work operations of a unit, section, or team, responsible for such functions as: processing driver history transactions; issuing motor vehicle registrations, title and driver licenses; retrieving driver license and registration documents; imaging documents; monitoring International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) registration; generating regulatory documents as required by Title 39; processing of business applications; performing varied vehicle inspections; auditing, investigating and surveying Specialty Sites, Private Inspection and Driver Testing facilities; conducting roadside, terminal or facility inspections; auditing fleet, motor pool and inspection logs and documents; criminal background checks, driving record qualifications, reexamination scheduling, and fatal accident reviews; monitoring compliance of motor vehicle laws and regulations; authorizing refunds; collecting fees and insurance surcharges; conducting pre-hearing conferences, administrative hearings, and identity verification hearings. Serves as the second level of supervision over one or more unit(s), section(s), or teams(s). Ensures staff complies with motor vehicle policies, procedures, and state statutes while conducting business with customers. Supervises work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. May participate in and/or conduct interviews of new employees and oversees the training of employees and staff. Provides recommendations regarding changes or new methods to be used for more efficient operations. Provides technical assistance and advice to staff and management in the processing of testing, driving, revoked, duplicate, and licensing documents. Oversees the recording and deposit of revenues collected by New Jersey from New Jersey based carriers and other jurisdictions and/or provinces. May be required to give testimony at administrative, civil, and criminal hearings; Explains proper procedures, regulations and any documentation presented. Investigates customer service complaints and takes appropriate action to correct the problem. Interprets regulations and advises personnel and the public of any motor vehicle procedural or policy changes; disseminates information on new policies, administrative and statutory changes and updates and ensures the implementation and compliance thereof. Provides guidance regarding document fraud to staff on the various INS documents, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, surrogate certificates and death certificates presented for the issuance of a motor vehicle document or service. Responds to inquires from motor vehicle customers, the general public, government and international officials, and state, county and municipal law enforcement officials. Ensures the professional and courteous treatment of customers and the expeditious motor vehicle servicing to customers and the public. Supervises the ordering, storing, safeguarding, issuing and use of equipment, materials, and supplies. Prepares monthly and statistical reports. 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 computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. An Associate's degree or 60 course credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the required non-supervisory experience. SC3524N/AS23-SC4024N/AS25- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. MER 07/03/2010