DRIVER IMPROVEMENT ANALYST 2 (P23)
Career Family: DRIVER IMPROVEMENT ANALYST
Driver Improvement Analyst 2 sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
It sits mid-series for Driver Improvement Analyst, one step up from Driver Improvement Analyst 1 and one below Driver Improvement Analyst 3. It lists a bachelor's degree as the baseline, with an experience-based path open to those who do not hold the degree. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $72,896 to $106,798, and state payroll currently lists about 20 people in the title, most of them at Motor Vehicle Commission.
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Driver Improvement Analyst 2 appears on the State payroll at one department, Motor Vehicle Commission.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Commission | 20 |
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
- Driver Improvement Analyst 2 — $72,896 – $106,798 (this title)
- Driver Improvement Analyst 3 — $79,844 – $117,228
Promoting to Driver Improvement Analyst 3 raises the top of the band by about $10,430. Its top salary lands around the 54th 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 20 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $85,977. The agencies employing the most are:
- Motor Vehicle Commission (20)
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 the limited supervision of a Driver Improvement Analyst 3 or other supervisory official, in the Motor Vehicle Commission, reviews the violation records of problem drivers; conducts personal interviews; conducts special investigations; acts 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; functions as a lead worker when required; does related work.
Examples of work
Monitor the driver improvement action program beyond scope of initial problem driver contact. Investigates special problem cases and takes actions necessary for resolution. Takes the lead in coordinating 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 NJ Motor Vehicle laws, regulations and policies. Schedules and plans workloads and develops material and procedures to improve the driver improvement program. Determines, recommends, and schedules appropriate follow-up actions for possible drivers. Interview Motor Vehicle licensees or their representatives who have questions concerning violations, suspensions, or other license problems. Confers with licensees and/or their representative at a conference designed to resolve court and administrative sanctions regarding driver license and/or motor vehicle registration, suspensions, revocations or denials. Responds to inquiries from the general public, police and other state agencies and provides information regarding license suspensions and restorations practices. Assigns schedules, reschedules, and ensures attendance of drivers in the Driver Improvement Rehabilitation programs, driver re-exams, or pre-hearing conferences, consistent with MVC regulations. May lead in investigations relative to special problem cases. Confers with drivers presenting additional facts that may have an effect on the suspension. Reviews 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, recessions and computer corrections and supplies pertinent documentation as requested. Performs analysis on driver records; studies computer outputs for pertinent data to identify for improvement action; searches driver case records for additional background material on problem drivers. Prepares correspondence relating to driver record violations and other informative statistical reports containing findings, analyses, conclusions and recommendations. Visits the municipal courts 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 train assigned staff. 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 the 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. 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. Six (6) 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 two (2) 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. SC3522N/AP21-SC4022N/AP23- 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