ASSOCIATE EDITOR OAL PUBLICATIONS
New Jersey treats Associate Editor Oal Publications as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The spec names a bachelor's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree. The FY2026 range lands between $70,431 and $103,187, and state payroll currently lists 2 people in the title, most of them at Office of Administrative Law.
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
Office of Administrative Law'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 2 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $93,360. The agencies employing the most are:
- Office of Administrative Law (2)
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 the Editor, Office of Administrative Law (OAL) assists in the editing and publication of the New Jersey Register. New Jersey Administrative Code, New Jersey Administrative Reports and rules pamphlets required by any agency of State government or the public; assists in the operation of marketing and advertising programs for these publications, coordinates editing, marketing, and related activities with the printer; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Assists the Editor in all editorial, printing, distribution and marketing activities necessary to publish the bi-weekly New Jersey Registrar ("Register") monthly updates to the New Jersey Administrative Code (Code"), New Jersey Administrative Reports (NJAR), and any pamphlets or reprints of the Code, Register, or NJAR. Determines, edits and compiles which materials are required to be included in full, which are to be excluded from the Register, Code and NJAR. Prepares and maintains both general and special indices of all rules and statements published in the Code to provide comprehensive and direct access to all administrative statement issued by the State government. Researches and writes annotations for the Administrative Code. Serves as liaison to the printer on all publication matters. Develops and maintains cross-reference table to provide continuity of existing rules with those published pursuant to the comprehensive numeration system and the revised designations and classifications established by the Rules Analyst. Assists the Editor, OAL in developing marketing and advertising strategies. Supervises the related clerical, filing and proofreading functions of the publications to assure accuracy and efficiency. Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports of editorial and related matters containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Supervises the maintenance of essential records, reports and files. Supervises the 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. Will be required to lean 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 publishing, editorial, journalistic and printing techniques, methods and systems. Knowledge of the organization purposes and capabilities of governmental agencies. Knowledge of the methods and machines, equipment and techniques of publishing including layout, printing, and distribution of formal periodicals. Ability to write concise, simple and effective descriptions of the organization or practices of State agencies as well as information of interest to those dealing with State agencies. Ability to generate interest in and understanding of the administrative activities of State Government. Ability to assist, encourage and guide diverse professional and supervisory personnel to all State agencies in conforming to the publishing, printing editing and marketing requirements relating to publications. Ability to review and edit written material and to proofread copy. Ability to supervise and assist contractors providing print graphic and other special public information services to the OAL. Ability to draft extensive correspondence in the course of official duties. Ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate and informative statistical, financial and other reports on administrative procedure containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to establish and maintain essential public relations and informational records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording 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.
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. Seven (7) years of professional experience in journalism, publishing, printing, mass media writing and/or related fields. OR Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) 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 judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.