ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT STATE PAROLE BOARD
New Jersey treats Administrative Assistant State Parole Board 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 master's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree. The FY 2027 range lands between $76,287 and $111,856, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at State Parole Board.
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Administrative Assistant State Parole Board appears on the State payroll at one department, New Jersey State Parole Board.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| New Jersey State Parole Board | 1 |
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $108,073. The agencies employing the most are:
- State Parole Board (1)
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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 general direction of a Division Director of the State Parole Board, assists in the Administrative functions of the assigned Division which may include researching, scheduling personnel, and budget preparation; does other related work.
Examples of work
Prepares pertinent Department of Personnel forms for such actions as reclassifications, new title requests, disciplinary actions, etc. In the Division of Appeals and Administration acts as personnel coordinator for the state parole board. May aide in preparation of the annual budget for the state parole board. May coordinate purchasing for the state parole board and with the accounting bureau in paying bills for the parole board. Assists division director with research involving parole cases in regard to parole eligibility, revocation, and recision. Identifies, researches and investigates pertinent hearing information submitted from judges, prosecutors, various criminal justice agencies, and interested parties for board members and hearing officers. Prepares sensitive correspondence to inmates' families and other interested parties regarding the status of inmates for the chairman of the state parole board. Prepares reports and correspondence. Establish and maintains files and records. Supervises the use of motor vehicles for the state parole board in accordance with state travel regulations. May be required to learn 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
Knowledge of general state administrative practices. Knowledge of personnel practices and techniques. Knowledge of research techniques. Knowledge of budget preparation. Knowledge of parole rules, regulations, and procedures as stated in the New Jersey Administrative Code, Chapter 71, Parole Matters. Ability to review material concerning parole cases. Ability to understand and evaluate information on parole cases and determine the proper course of action. Ability to prepare correspondence and reports. Ability to establish and maintain files and records. Ability 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 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 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 assisting an executive in the area of research, or personnel, or budget. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance or Accounting; 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.