PRINCIPAL FIELD OPERATIONS ANALYST, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Principal Field Operations Analyst, Developmental Disabilities is a competitive state title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
You can qualify with a bachelor's degree or, if you do not have one, by piling up more experience instead. Pay on the FY2026 schedule runs $80,756 to $118,678.
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.
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 Chief, Bureau of Operations, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services or other supervisory officer, does the field work involved in the inspection of public and private residential and day care facilities for the developmentally disabled, undertakes and supervises the analysis, development, implementation and revision of operating procedures, practices, standards and assists with the revision and implementation of various residential care and training programs designed to aid the developmentally disabled to achieve their maximum potential; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Makes frequent field visits to public institutions and non-residential facilities serving the developmentally disabled to examine the efficiency of training, treatment, health and support services and programs delivered to developmentally disabled clients. Undertakes and supervises systematic periodic inspections of public facilities for the developmentally disabled to determine compliance with statutes, program and operational standards established by the Division of Developmental Disabilities and regulations implemented by the Department. Undertakes annual inspections of private facilities operating in various New Jersey communities and makes appropriate recommendations for licensing. Supervises, trains, and directs the activities of a team assigned to the inspection and auditing function of the Bureau of Operations. Organizes assigned field and office work and develops effective work methods. Provides professional assistance with the development and/or revision of comprehensive standards for public and private residential facilities for the developmentally disabled. Supervises the work operations and/or functional program and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Undertakes and supervises difficult and complex operational procedure audits of all aspects of institutional operations and other components of the Division. Interviews professional staff and talks with non-professional employees of institutional and day care facilities to determine operational procedures and their effectiveness. Undertakes comprehensive and constructive examinations of organizational structures and their components to evaluate plans and objectives, means of operation, utilization of staff and related resources. Analyzes the effectiveness of controls and means of effecting coordination among various programs, services and activities implemented in the various institutions and other components of the Division. Develops appropriate preliminary plans and studies to assist in determining priorities and scheduling of inspections and audits. Supervises and assists in the composition and preparation of complex narrative and statistical inspection, audit or other specialized reports for submission to administrative staff of the Division. Supervises and undertakes special reviews of untoward incidents and practices reported to the administrative staff of the Division of Developmentally Disabilities. Prepares and supervises the composition of clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports of all aspects of evaluation and review associated with the inspection, auditing, other special review processes of the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of the essential records and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems 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
Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in undertaking inspections and operational audits in large complex organizations, their application to specific evaluations and ability to apply this knowledge in accordance with statutory and established Department and Division rules, regulations and procedures. Thorough knowledge of current developments in the field of developmental disabilities particularly in the areas of health care, education and social service programs. Ability to acquire thorough knowledge of New Jersey Statutes pertinent to inspection and evaluation of programs, services and activities in public and private residential facilities for the developmentally disabled. Thorough knowledge of administrative and management techniques essential to the conduct of an effective organization. Ability to acquire thorough knowledge of the Division's standards for public and private residential facilities for the developmentally disabled. Considerable knowledge of organizational structures, program methods and coordinating techniques. Ability to supervise professional staff, provide technical guidance, assistance and appropriate instruction. Ability to organize and assign supervisory and technical work, involving field audits, comprehensive inspections and special reviews or other evaluations. Ability to supervise and compile, review, analyze and interpret extensive technical narrative information and statistical data. Ability to apply established standards, statutes, rules and regulations to the comprehensive inspections of institutions and internal audits of operating procedures, to specific organizations and program components of the Division. Ability to act tactfully and courteously in the performance of inspections, field audits and other evaluation and review procedures. Ability to prepare and supervise the composition of clear technically sound, accurate and informative reports of inspections, audits and evaluation reviews containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of the essential records and files. 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. Eight (8) years of professional experience in the evaluation of programs, operational procedures and policies involved in working with atypical persons; one (1) year of which shall have involved direct care and/or training of atypical persons. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) 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.