EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST 3
Career Family: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST
New Jersey treats Employment Services Specialist 3 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 bachelor's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree. The FY 2027 range lands between $58,222 and $84,763.
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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 higher level Employment Services Specialist or other supervisor in the central office, or a District Supervisor in a field office, Department of Labor, assists in developing and implementing new and already functioning programs in the Central Office or in one or more of the local Employment and Training Service Offices; conducts field studies to develop special human resource services to alleviate specific problems of the unemployed; does other related work.
Examples of work
Participates in the development of an employer relations program; analyzes job orders, employer records, applicant records, and other sources of labor market information. Contacts employers to promote the use of Employment and Training Services, solicit job openings, obtain and provide labor market information, and explain Employment and Training Services programs. Contacts labor unions to identify hiring needs, selection, and eligibility criteria for apprenticeship programs, and other appropriate information. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with community agencies and others interested or involved in the program. Provides general apprenticeship information to applicants, employers, community groups, and other local office staff. Recruits, screens, selects, and refers prospective candidates to available apprenticeship programs. Verifies referral results, and monitors apprentice progress. Notifies apprenticeship coordinator of employers interested in entering into a formal apprenticeship agreement. Provides placement services to a variety of applicants seeking employment. Disseminates program information to staff, applicants, community groups, and employers. Identifies problems. Refers individuals to supportive services agencies as needed. May meet with representatives of business, civic, professional, and other related groups in the local office areas to promote programs. May negotiate On-The-Job-Training (OJT) contracts, for individuals or groups. May evaluate training and facilities, negotiate wages and obtain required approvals. May prepare OJT contracts and submit for state approval. May participate in evaluating compliance by training contractors. May participate in monitoring the effectiveness of the OJT program. May review employers' applications for alien employment certification; assigns Dictionary of Occupational Title Code and obtains prevailing wage information. Answers inquiries from clients, employers, and other interested parties. Provides information about available services, programs and eligibility requirements. Implements employability plans developed by local office employment counselors. Interviews a variety of applicants for employment to determine their occupational qualifications; classifies, codes, and/or keywords work histories. Receives, records, and/or keywords employer orders; selects and refers qualified workers; verifies placement and conducts placement follow-up. Refers applicants requiring special assistance to Employment Counselors or other program specialists. Maintains current directory of information on laws, benefits, and other materials to assist applicants. Conducts group sessions to develop job-finding techniques for program participants. Prepares reports and correspondence. Maintains records and files. May administer proficiency and aptitude tests. Participates in public relations programs designed to recruit applicants to fulfill employer needs. 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
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 interviewing techniques. Knowledge of the principles in aptitude testing. Knowledge of recruitment methods. Ability to compile, interpret, and apply occupational information and use occupational tools. Ability to interpret, and apply basic laws, rules and regulations impacting employment service programs. Ability to interview, classify, test, select, and refer applicants for varied types of employment. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with applicants, employers, and others interested in, or involved with, the work of the program. Ability to prepare correspondence and reports. Ability to review and interpret data about employment conditions and trends. Ability to develop and negotiate training contracts. Ability to maintain the records and files. Ability to learn 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, or 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 as long as they can perform the 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 and/or variants 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. NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills. - Bilingual in Spanish and English SPECIAL SKILL Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. 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 providing a variety of human resource, educational and developmental services to the unemployed or underemployed or, providing services to industry or public agencies for solving industrial management and human resources development problems. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR "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. SC3519N/AP18-Bilingual In Spanish And EnglishSC3519N/AP18- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 7/28/2001