MANAGER 2 MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION
Career Family: MANAGER
New Jersey treats Manager 2 Motor Vehicle Commission as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The minimum is a master's degree and 5 years of relevant experience. The FY2026 range lands between $111,629 and $164,957, and state payroll currently lists about 20 people in the title, most of them at Motor Vehicle Commission.
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
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.
Pay ladder: Manager series
- Manager 4, Waste Management — $106,547 – $157,363
- Manager 1 Insurance — $116,962 – $172,991
- Manager 2 Insurance — $116,962 – $172,991
- Manager 3 Fiscal Resources — $128,443 – $190,161
Its top salary lands around the 93rd percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY2026 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 $148,959. 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.
Definition
Under the direction of a higher-level manager or other executive official in the Motor Vehicle Commission, is responsible for organizing and administering the work programs and employee activities of a major and complex program of the organization; manages staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Directs the development and revisions of policies, regulations, methodologies, procedures, and strategies to attain organization goals. Directs coordination of plans for the impact of legislation and other changes on the Commission Master Plan and existing systems. Provides advice and consultation concerning policy issues associated with program compliance and organizational goals and objectives. Evaluates and advises on management information needs to implement and maintain information systems that measure performance, identify problem areas, and evaluate the status of operational performance. Monitors the development, implementation, and integration of new programs. Directs the implementation and evaluation of programs to ensure that necessary modifications are made and the plans and programs are balanced for cost effectiveness. Coordinates the education, training, and development plans for assigned personnel. Reviews the preparation of plans and budgets. Reviews and recommends corrective action to ensure the effective delivery of services to the public and other clients. Attends meetings and participates on committees related to Commission functions to identify ways in which Commission services can assist other agencies in satisfying their objectives. Reviews reports and statistical information containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Prepares correspondence, for the signature of the director, as required. Provides appropriate assignments and directions to subordinate staff to achieve organizational objectives. Manages the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information system 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 management and planning principles, administrative practices, and procedures. Knowledge of operational/organizational theories and their application in directing the overall work operations. Knowledge of the principles of budgeting, planning, and administration. Knowledge of the principles of organizational and personnel management. Knowledge of the priorities, programs, objectives, and policies and of the assigned organization. Ability to coordinate and administer the overall operations and to make sound decisions necessary to carry out the programs and functions of the unit. Ability to develop long and short-term management plans and procedures and develop effective methods. Ability to analyze and interpret federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to areas of responsibility. Ability to give oral presentations and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of federal, state, and local governments, as well as professional groups, societies, and others interested in issues, problems, and topics relative to designated programs. Ability to prepare and review the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to evaluate program performance and develop alternative methods to improve performance and meet established objectives. Ability to manage assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to learn how 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 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 if 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. Ten (10) years of administrative experience involving planning, budgets, and/or administration of programs in a large public or private agency, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college of university; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR: Possession of a master's degree in Business, Public or Personnel Administration, or related fields from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) 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 judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.