EDITOR OAL PUBLICATIONS
To land Editor Oal Publications in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
A master's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it. The FY2026 range lands between $92,711 and $136,605, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, 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 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $136,605. The agencies employing the most are:
- Office of Administrative Law (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 direction in the Office of Administrative Law (OAL), edits and supervises personnel involved in the publication of the New Jersey Register, New Jersey Administrative Code, New Jersey Administrative Reports and rules pamphlets of New Jersey State Government agencies and Departments; organized and directs the distribution, marketing, and customer service components of these publications; does related work.
Examples of work
Plans, organizes and supervises editorial, printing and distribution activities of the New Jersey Register, New Jersey Administrative Code, New Jersey Administrative Reports and other rule pamphlets or reprints of these. Identifies economical and efficient publishing means; compiles, edits and maintains information on public and private publishing agencies. Plans, organizes and supervises marketing, advertising and customer service programs for the Office, including new orders, subscription inquiries, billing and outreach to interested individuals. Reviews materials and drafts, prepares speeches, news releases and newspaper and magazine articles regarding OAL publications; speaks before groups; provides training to agency personnel. Develops and conducts surveys, marketing studies and advertising campaigns to increase sales of publications. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promotion, demotion and/or discipline of employees. Provides recommendations regarding fees for agency services. Reviews final proofs and provides recommendations for changes. Provides assignments and instruction to agency staff. Prepares correspondence and reports. Maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording or information systems used in 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 the principles of journalism, editorial methods and printing techniques. Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data. Knowledge of the publishing methods, equipment and technology. Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to plan, organize and supervise editorial, printing and distribution activities. Ability to plan, write, edit and supervise the preparation of public information materials. Ability to identify economical and efficient means of publishing. Ability to properly use the English language. Ability to develop and conduct surveys and marketing studies. Ability to prepare and deliver speeches. Ability to review and edit written material and proofread copy. Ability to provide assignments and instruction to staff and supervise their performance. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used in 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 duties of the position 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. CODES: 29/S29- MCK 12/14/02
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. Nine (9) years of professional experience in the edit, development or dissemination of articles or publications for an information program including advertising and marketing activities, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a Master's degree in Journalism, Political Science or other field related to the position; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) 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 judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.
Study guides for this exam
- Supervisory Test Battery (STB) National Learning Corporation · $56.99
- General Supervisor National Learning Corporation · $49.90 · general prep, not specific to this title
The Civil Service Commission does not publish official study guides or release past tests. These are independent equivalency guides.