COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER 2
Career Family: COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER
Community Service Officer 2 sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
It sits mid-series for Community Service Officer, one step up from Community Service Officer 3 and one below Community Service Officer 1. It lists a master's degree as the baseline, with an experience-based path open to those who do not hold the degree. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $66,592 to $97,354, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at Community Affairs.
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Community Service Officer 2 appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Community Affairs.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Community Affairs | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Pay ladder: Community Service Officer series
- Community Service Officer 3 — $58,222 – $84,763
- Community Service Officer 2 — $66,592 – $97,354 (this title)
- Community Service Officer 1 — $83,582 – $122,832
Promoting to Community Service Officer 1 raises the top of the band by about $25,478. Its top salary lands around the 40th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY 2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $67,312. The agencies employing the most are:
- Community Affairs (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. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the supervision of a Community Service Officer I or other supervisory officer in the Department of Community Affairs, assists in the planning and development of programs designed to meet the needs of the residents and provides technical assistance to communities; does other related work.
Examples of work
Under direction, plans and develops physical, economic and social programs for residents in New Jersey communities. Conducts research to prepare proposals that utilize Federal, State or other sources available to provide financial and technical aid to the community. Under direction, prepares guides and instructional material for local governmental units to prepare formal applications to Federal and State agencies. Attends meetings of community relations and other groups. Under direction, aids municipalities in compiling information required for Federal and State assistance programs. Visits communities to investigate problems in the areas of housing and urban renewal, code enforcement, air and water pollution, neighborhood facilities and regional planning and their application to the community. Researches Federal legislation relating to community services. Prepares Federal and State statistical, financial and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Prepares correspondence. 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.
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 essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the methods used to provide technical assistance to the communities. Knowledge of the Federal and State programs available to communities in the areas of housing and urban renewal, economic development, air and water pollution, regional planning and public facilities as well as their application to local agencies. Knowledge of the Methods used to gather and analyze data. Ability to organize assigned field and office work, analyze technical problems and develop appropriate work methods. Ability to aid municipalities in compiling information on Federal and State assistance programs. Ability to prepare technical detailed applications for Federal and State aid programs. Ability to participate in administrative studies, surveys and analyses. Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the unit. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to prepare statistical, financial and other related reports, summaries and studies containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. 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. CODES: 21/P21 - MCK 07/23/05
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. Six (6) years of professional experience providing technical assistance to local government agencies in the development of programs. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Government, Public Administration, or a related field; and one (1) year 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.