EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SPECIALIST 2 (P24)
Career Family: EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SPECIALIST
Employment and Training Specialist 2 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.
It is the top of the Employment and Training Specialist ladder, a grade above Employment and Training Specialist 1. On paper it calls for a master's degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $76,287 to $111,856, and state payroll currently lists about 17 people in the title, most of them at Labor.
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Employment and Training Specialist 2 appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Labor.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Labor | 17 |
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
- Employment and Training Specialist 2 — $76,287 – $111,856 (this title)
Its top salary lands around the 59th 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 17 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $101,200. The agencies employing the most are:
- Labor (17)
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 state-wide responsibility for conducting the work involved in planning, coordinating, implementing, and reviewing employment and training programs; plans and directs one or more of the special program services or special research and workforce development efforts; does other related duties as required. 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.
Examples of work
Reviews and analyzes laws, regulations, and other federal and state documents related to employment and training and/or related human resource development programs. Assists in the planning, development, and supervision of local employment and training activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and other state and federal employment and training programs. Negotiates and prepares contracts, memoranda of agreement, and modifications in accordance with accepted policies and procedures. Reviews and analyzes various submissions such as Local Area plans, contracts, proposals, and reports for compliance with state and federal requirements and prepares reports on findings with recommendations for areas that need improvement. Provides technical assistance and training to Local Areas to ensure the successful planning and operation of employment and training programs. Prepares draft documents on a wide range of programmatic, legislative, and policy issues for consideration by the Department of Labor and State Employment and Training Commission; participates in the preparation of procedures, instructions, and guidelines regarding program development, implementation, and evaluation. Provides staff assistance to NJ Job Training Coordinating Council and its sub-committees. Assigns work and serves a lead worker for new staff, trains new employees in methods and procedures, assists new workers with problem resolution, and reviews work for completeness and accuracy. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with Workforce Investment Boards (WIB's), One-Stop Operators, county welfare agencies, other government agencies and representatives of private industry, and other public and private agencies and organizations to facilitate and coordinate delivery of services to clients. Participates in meetings and discussions regarding applicant recruitment, employer contracts, and issues affecting delivery of services to clients. Monitors compliance with established goals and department standards for various workforce development programs. Reviews monthly program reports, identifies deficiencies, and provides recommendations for corrective action. Implements and conducts research activities and projects; may conduct surveys at the state and local levels. Prepares statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Prepares correspondence. Maintains essential files and records. 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 methods used to negotiate contracts. Knowledge of the types of employment and training programs likely to be used by the client population served. Ability to develop, coordinate, and implement employment and training programs. Ability to provide advice and technical assistance. Ability to negotiate contracts. 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 as long as 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
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. Seven (7) 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 three (3) 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 two (2) years 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.