DRIVER IMPROVEMENT ANALYST 1 (Code 56478)
Career Family: DRIVER IMPROVEMENT ANALYST
In New Jersey, Driver Improvement Analyst 1 is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
It is the lowest-paid of the 3 Driver Improvement Analyst grades, a step below Driver Improvement Analyst 2, whose band tops out about $13,845 higher. The stated bar is a bachelor's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma. The FY 2027 range lands between $63,663 and $92,953, and state payroll currently lists about 26 people in the title, most of them at Motor Vehicle Commission.
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Driver Improvement Analyst 1 appears on the State payroll at one department, Motor Vehicle Commission.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Commission | 26 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Pay ladder: Driver Improvement Analyst series
- Driver Improvement Analyst 1 — $63,663 – $92,953 (this title)
- Driver Improvement Analyst 2 — $72,896 – $106,798
- Driver Improvement Analyst 3 — $79,844 – $117,228
Promoting to Driver Improvement Analyst 2 raises the top of the band by about $13,845. Its top salary lands around the 35th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY 2027 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 26 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $67,170. The agencies employing the most are:
- Motor Vehicle Commission (26)
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. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under close supervision of a Driver Improvement Analyst 3 or other supervisory official, in the Motor Vehicle Commission, reviews the violation records of drivers; conducts personal interviews; conducts special investigations; may act as liaison to municipal court personnel in order to ensure compliance with Title 39 and assists the court in all matters concerning Motor Vehicle Commission laws, rules, and procedures; does related work.
Examples of work
Assists in monitoring the driver improvement action program beyond scope of initial problem driver contact. Assist in special problem cases and takes actions necessary for resolution. Coordinates the preparation of correspondence related to driver improvement programs. Maintains organized files as a reference source in the evaluation of driver's records violations to determine the application of appropriate New Jersey Motor Vehicle laws, regulations and policies. Assists in the scheduling and planning of workloads and in developing material and procedures to improve the driver improvement program. Assists in determinations, recommendations, and scheduling of appropriate follow-up actions for possible drivers. Assists in interviewing Motor Vehicle licensees or their representatives who have questions concerning violations, suspensions, or other license problems. Responds to inquiries from the general public, police and other state agencies and provides information regarding license suspensions and restorations practices. Assist in assigning schedules, reschedules, and ensures attendance of drivers in the Driver Improvement Rehabilitation programs, driver re-exams, or pre-hearing conferences, consistent with MVC regulations. Assists with investigations relative to special problem cases. Confers with drivers presenting additional facts that may have an effect on the suspension. Assist with the reviewing of all driver record documentation in order to determine compliance with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle laws, rules and regulations in order to authorize driver license suspensions, restorations law ensuring expeditious and accurate preparation of reports for submission to MVC. Visits the municipal courts in order to provide assistance and guidance when operational problems occur. Compiles and submits clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Prepares routine correspondence relating to driver record violations. 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 techniques of interviewing and their application to specific situations. Knowledge of the Motor Vehicle laws (Title 39) of New Jersey and the rules, regulations, policies, standards, and procedures of the Motor Vehicle Commission established there under and their application to specific situations. Knowledge of vehicle and traffic laws and associated penalties and fines and relative effects of various physical and mental impairments on driving behavior. Knowledge of the operations of the Motor Vehicle Commission. Knowledge of familiar medical and legal terms to properly conduct driver improvement conferences. Knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Commission standard operating procedures (SOP) for notifications. Ability to develop and maintain effective liaison activities with other traffic oriented agencies and organizations, coordinate driver improvement activities with research programs, participate in research design activities, write and speak effectively, and analyze existing programs constructively. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to organize assigned work, analyze problems, and develop appropriate work methods. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with others. Ability to understand all municipal court's rules and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle offenses. Ability to act as liaison between the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Motor Vehicle Commission. 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 and/or variants 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
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. Five (5) years of professional experience in reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating material dealing with the application of rehabilitative programs, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures affecting probationary and problem drivers. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions. SC3519N/AP18-SC4019N/AP20- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 4/13/2019