TRAINING ASSISTANT
Training Assistant is a state title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
Candidates need an associate's degree and 1 year of relevant experience. Pay on the FY2027 schedule runs $48,272 to $69,861, and state payroll currently lists 5 people in the title, led by Transportation.
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
Department of Transportation posts its own vacancies directly, often before (or instead of) any civil service exam announcement. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
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Agency posting
Department of Human Services'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.
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Agency posting
Department of Health posts its own vacancies directly, often before (or instead of) any civil service exam announcement. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
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Agency posting
Department of Corrections'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 5 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $63,327. The agencies employing the most are:
- Transportation (2)
- Human Services (1)
- Health and Senior Services (1)
- Corrections (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 supervision of a training technician in a State department or agency, assists in preparing training materials and other support services for training staff; assists in the conduct of training sessions; does other related duties.
Examples of work
- May plan and develop training plans.
- May prepare training materials.
- May conduct studies to determine training needs.
- Aids in the conduct of orientation, in-service, refresher and other types of training classes and groups.
- Provides support services for training staff.
- Prepares reports.
- Establishes and maintains records and files.
- Will 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.
- <b>REQUIREMENTES</b>
Education
Completion of 60 semester hours at an accredited college or university.
Experience
One (1) year of experience providing technical or support services in a training or human resources office.
Applicants who do not possess the required one-year of experience may substitute an additional 30 semester hours.
Applicants who do not possess the required 60 semester hours may substitute additional experience as indicated above on the basis of one year for each 30 credit hours.
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 duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the techniques used to gather and organize data and information. Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods. Ability to read and interpret regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to assist in the preparation of training manuals. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to maintain records and files. 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. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range
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. SC3515N/AH14-SC4015N/AH16- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. DJ 08/03/2000