FIELD REPRESENTATIVE, VENDING FACILITY OPERATIONS, CFTVBI
In New Jersey, Field Representative, Vending Facility Operations, Cftvbi is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
The stated bar is a bachelor's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma. The FY 2027 range lands between $60,876 and $88,743, and state payroll currently lists 5 people in the title, most of them at Human Services.
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Field Representative, Vending Facility Operations, Cftvbi appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Human Services.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Human Services | 5 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 5 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $85,742. The agencies employing the most are:
- Human Services (5)
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. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, of a Bureau Chief or other Administrative Official, develops, mplements and oversees the profitable operation of a multi-million dollar, State-wide chain of businesses ranging in complexity from newsstands to full-service, fast food cafeterias, which provide gainful employment for blind individuals; does other related duties.
Examples of work
Inspects vending facilities and vending areas for conformity to regulations including order, neatness, and cleanliness, and for compliance with safety and sanitation codes in order to pass inspections of Boards of Health and other concerned agencies. Makes the selection of merchandise to be sold, arranges proper display of merchandise, implements production techniques, and establishes procedures for the purchase, storage, and sale of merchandise. Teaches blind individuals to operate restaurant equipment; to serve coffee; to prepare sandwiches, salad platters and hot foods; to handle money; to utilize efficient production layouts; to maintain cleanliness; and to effectively manage other employees so as to perform their job as vending facility operators successfully and profitably. Gathers information for the analysis of the scope, direction, and effectiveness of the Vending Facility Program in order to identify its strengths and weaknesses. Visits businesses located in public buildings and industrial areas throughout the State and counsels and advises vending facility operators in management techniques and on individual operational problems. Advises the blind individual regarding the availability of other agency and community sources of service for the solution of personal problems outside the scope of the Field Representative's direct experience. Observes communities for possible new locations of vending facilities; makes recommendation to Assistant Supervisor or Business Enterprises for follow-ups. Prepares layouts and drawings in sufficient detail to indicate the positioning of the vending facility in the area where the business is to be established, the equipment to be used and the utilities required. Prepares detailed reports of vending facility inspections, which contain ecommendations concerning needed changes in operating methods and suggestions for the solution of the specific problems of individual facilities. Interprets the program and objectives of the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Prepares correspondence. 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
Knowledge of merchandising procedures and techniques, including; retail sales, purchases, storing, advertising and displays. Knowledge of business record-keeping and tax obligations. Knowledge of federal health codes and those practices which constitute good sanitary procedures in dispensing food. Knowledge of the operation of restaurant equipment so that routine maintenance of such equipment can be taught to the vending facility operator or performed by the Field Representative. Ability to read and understand local and State health codes. Ability to read and understand the programs and resources of the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired as they pertain to the establishment and management of vending facilities for the employment of blind individuals and the selection of suitable candidates for this kind of employment. Ability to read and understand the objectives of the Vending Facility Program of the Commission. Ability to organize assigned field inspection and related work, analyze vending facility management problems and develop appropriate work methods. Ability to make the required field trips and inspections. Ability to interview blind persons, and make evaluations of their potentialities as possible vendors, and to train and instruct them in methods of purchasing, storing, arranging, selling, and accounting for merchandise which is usually perishable by nature. Ability to apply merchandising and display techniques to individual vending facilities. Ability to provide training, counsels, and assistance to vending facility operators for the problem which arise in carrying on the daily management of stands. Ability to maintain proper business, accounting, and tax records. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with vending stand operators, wholesalers, and others interested in or concerned with the vending facility and its operation. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and detailed statistical summaries and other reports of vending facility inspections and related matters containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to maintain 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 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 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. Five (5) years of professional experience in a business organization or rehabilitation agency involved in sales, merchandising, or related business activities. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.