EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SPECIALIST 1
Career Family: EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SPECIALIST
In New Jersey, Employment and Training Specialist 1 is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
It is the lowest-paid of the 2 Employment and Training Specialist grades, a step below Employment and Training Specialist 2, whose band tops out about $14,502 higher. The stated bar is a master's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma. The FY 2027 range lands between $66,592 and $97,354, and state payroll currently lists about 21 people in the title, most of them at Labor.
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Employment and Training Specialist 1 appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Labor.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Labor | 21 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Pay ladder: Employment and Training Specialist series
- Employment and Training Specialist 1 — $66,592 – $97,354 (this title)
- Employment and Training Specialist 2 — $76,287 – $111,856
Promoting to Employment and Training Specialist 2 raises the top of the band by about $14,502. 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 21 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $88,117. The agencies employing the most are:
- Labor (21)
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 direction of a Supervisor, Employment and Training Programs or other supervisor in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, has regional responsibility for conducting the office and field work involved in planning, coordinating, implementing, and reviewing new and existing programs in the One-Stop Career Center (OSCC) field offices; plans and directs one or more of the special program services or special research and workforce development efforts; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Reviews laws, regulations, and other federal and state documents related to employment and training and/or related human resources development programs. Assists in providing professional assistance to employment and training programs. Participates in the review of employment and training program plans, contracts, proposals, program descriptions, and reports for compliance with state and federal requirements. Provides data and background materials leading to contract negotiations. Implements monitoring activities and conducts onsite reviews of employment and training activities of One-Stop Operators and service deliverers; provides technical assistance. Contributes to planning for service among Local OSCC Area partners. Takes a lead role locally in providing outreach services to community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and housing agencies serving participants of the Work-First New Jersey (WFNJ) programs. Takes a lead role in WFNJ Community Work Experience Program (CWEP) and Alternative Work Experience Program (AWEP) activity reporting for local Workforce Investment Board (WIB) Area. Takes a lead role locally in the development of on-the-job training services delivered through contracts with public and private sector employers including preparation of Occupational Job Training contracts. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with WIB's, One-Stop Operators, county welfare agencies, other government agencies, and community groups to facilitate and coordinate delivery of services to clients. Reviews monthly Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Workforce Development Program (WDP), WFNJ, Trade Act, adult education, youth, and other program reports from assigned counties to ensure accuracy of data. Takes action to train and assist local One-Stop staff in assigned counties. Participates with OSCC staff in special local initiatives; may assess and place targeted special populations into jobs or work activities. Monitors assigned counties' compliance with established goals and department standards for various employability development programs. Implements and conducts research and project duties; may conduct surveys at the state and local levels. Prepares statistical reports and correspondence as required. Participates in the preparation of reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Maintains essential records and files. 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
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 plan and develop employment-training programs. Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data. Knowledge of the types of employment and training programs likely to be used by the client population served. Ability to coordinate and implement employment and training programs. Ability to provide technical assistance. Ability to conduct research and surveys. Ability to review employment and training program proposals for compliance with state and federal requirements. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the program. Ability to interpret laws and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to prepare correspondence and reports. Ability to establish and 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 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 if they can perform the 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. Six (6) years of professional experience in the development, implementation, or coordination of a multi-phase employment and training program in a public or private agency. 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, education, sociology, psychology, economics, public administration, or human resource development; 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.