MANAGER 2, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Code 65257G)

Code: 65257G State Unclassified Range: M33 (FY 2027)

Salary: $75,473.59 - $105,654.95/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

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 direction of a director or other supervisory official in the Department of Transportation, directs, coordinates, and administers the work of program areas/bureaus or regions, and meets the following criteria:

* Manages a staff of not less than 6 and not more than 80.

* Manages one or two program areas/bureaus or regions and has accountability for the operating budget within that area.

Does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Recommends the formulation and revisions of regulations, methodologies, procedures, and strategies to achieve organization goals.
• Plans, organizes, and manages the work of program areas responsible for facilitating the safest and most efficient productive systems for moving people and goods within New Jersey while preserving and improving the environment.
• Plans, organizes, and manages the evaluation of program plans and short and long term priorities and objectives to determine the degree of effectiveness and to identify program needs, problems, values, and achievements.
• Ensures consistency within policy administration, the resolution of conflicts between and among programs, and cooperation between various programmatic activities; participates as a member of a policy, planning, and management team for the purpose of developing and implementing overall division, department, or statewide policies and programs, particularly where there is a need to integrate complimentary initiative between various functional areas of the division, department, or state.
• Assesses training needs of the work force to accomplish program objectives, and targets technical, administrative, and management training needs on an annual basis.
• Acts as principal advisor to the senior level manager; ensures (s)he is apprised of current activities, programs, and developments, and makes recommendations concerning matters related to the enhancement and management of the state's transportation resources in the assigned division.
• Reviews and approves for submission to the senior level manager budgetary items and/or grant applications for relative programmatic areas.
• Manages work operations and/or functional programs of the division and has responsibility for employee evaluation, and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, disciplining, and/or training of employees.
• Prepares and delivers presentations, speeches, and testimonies before professional, technical, and lay groups to disseminate transportation or administrative management information; establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with same.
• Reviews, evaluates, and advises senior management on proposed state and federal legislation, policies, rules, regulations, and procedures relating to the work of the assigned division.
• Manages external interfaces including processing information, and negotiating priorities, commitments, and so forth within and outside the organization.
• Administers and interprets applicable federal and state laws.
• Directs the preparation of reports and studies containing findings and recommendations for the review, information, and assistance of the administrative officer of the organization.
• Participates with other senior staff in the development of policy, and in long or short range planning.
• Identifies significant programs or policy issues and directs the planning of analytical studies and the preparation of reports and recommendations designed to define program issues; proposes alternative program strategies and follows up on implementation of recommendations.
• Evaluates program goals, operations, and performance as required, and develops and implements alternative procedures to improve performance and meet program objectives.
• Identifies policy alternatives and implements the best alternative derived from research or experience within the organization.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• 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> SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS:</b>
• See specialized requirements attachment below for variant designation and corresponding education and experience requirements.

Education

Graduation from accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in an accredited program of Landscape Architecture or Urban Design.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related scientific degree.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, or a related field.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, or a related field.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester hour credits in accounting.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Financial Management, or Accounting.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree supplemented by satisfactory completion of at least 128 classroom hours of formal recognized courses in appraising, such as the American Institute of Real Estate Appraiser's 1A and 1B series (former Institute Courses I and II) or other recognized Appraisal Societies, such as the Society of Real Estate Appraiser Course 101 and 201, or, any combination of formal recognized professional Appraisal Society courses which totals without course or curriculum duplication at least 128 classroom hours.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in accounting.

Experience

Five (5) years of soils engineering experience overseeing a major phase of highway and structural soils engineering programs, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of experience in landscape architectural or urban design work involving the design or construction of highway projects, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of experience in engineering work involving the design or construction of highway projects, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of electrical engineering experience in charge of a major phase of a highway electrical engineering program, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of engineering experience in traffic engineering, highway design or construction, local aid, or a related field overseeing a major highway engineering program, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of highway engineering experience overseeing a major phase of a highway design program, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of administrative or engineering support experience in a complex government agency or industry involving personnel administration, budget programming, and operational support services relevant to the position, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of engineering or scientific research experience overseeing a major program, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of engineering, transportation planning, or related experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of experience in the analysis, development, and evaluation of transportation related programs and policies, and/or the assessment of policy alternatives; or in the analysis, interpretation, planning, and development of policy, law, legislation, or regulation; or in the analysis and development of complex transportation proposals and strategies; or in the implementation of regulatory and institutional arrangements, agreements, or relations with consideration of their impact on federal and state agencies, authorities, corporations, local entities, and the general public, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of experience in freight transportation planning, hazardous enforcement regulations, capital programming for railroads, physical distribution management, and/or freight forwarding, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of experience in the planning and operation of cost accounting, auditing, and/or accounting systems, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of experience in the procurement of professional services, construction services, or equipment, materials, and supplies for a major phase of highway construction or design projects and/or the administration of contract work, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of experience involved in the review and evaluation of government programs and/or budgets, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of engineering experience in a major phase of a highway engineering program (that is materials, equipment, maintenance, environmental, construction), two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

M33- 3 - (Communications)

Five (5) years of experience in journalism, public relations, media communications, or a related field, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of engineering experience in traffic engineering including electrical applications, two (2) of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Five (5) years of experience in technical right of way work in a major federally aided highway program, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

M32 - G - (Internal Audit)

Five (5) years of experience in the operation or auditing of large scale accounting systems and/or the devising, installation, and internal auditing of large scale systems of accounts, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy or a valid certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor issued by the Institute of Internal Affairs.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of current management concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of applying planning principles, practices, and procedures, organization theory, and administrative practices to the programs of state government.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, employee motivation, and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of pertinent laws of New Jersey, pertinent federal laws and regulations, and procedures, policies, and standards pertaining to organization and program operations.
• Knowledge of the functions and organization of state government in general and New Jersey government in particular, and of intergovernmental relationships and the problems thereof.
• Knowledge of the executive decision making methodologies utilized to ensure maximum program operating efficiency.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the assigned program areas including setting goals, planning and implementing work programs, and developing policies and procedures.
• Ability to give oral presentations, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of federal, state, and local governments as well as professional groups, societies, and others interested in issues, problems, and topics relevant to the designated program.
• Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to assign and instruct professional, technical, and other employees, and to effectively evaluate their performance, and to direct the overall work operation.
• 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.
• CODES: 32/M33- MCK 02/17/07 32/M32-
• <b> SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS ATTACHMENT</b>
• MANAGER 2, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
• M34- D - (Geotechnical Engineering)

Note

This specification will be used for the following variant titles for Manager 2, Department of Transportation:

M33- N4 Variant C - (Structural Engineering Services) Variant D - (Geotechnical Engineering) Variant F - (Landscape Architecture) Variant G - (Roadway Design) Variant H - (Electrical Engineering) Variant I - (Regional Traffic Operations) Variant K - (Value Engineering) Variant L - (Administration, Design, or Right of Way) Variant M - (Research) Variant N - (Systems Planning) Variant O - (Policy, Capital Programs, &amp; Authorities) Variant Q - (Freight Services) Variant S - (Facilities Management) Variant V - (Accounting/Auditing) Variant Y - (Procurement) Variant Z - (Program Analysis) Variant 1 - (Construction &amp; Maintenance Engineering) Variant 3 - (Communications) Variant 4 - (Traffic Engineering)

M32- NL Variant D - (Right of Way/Programs) Variant F - (Right of Way/Titles) Variant G - (Internal Audit)

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.

Possession of a valid license as a Professional Planner or Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners or the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, respectively, may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

A Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Public Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory experience.

M33- F - (Landscape Architecture)

Appointee will be required to possess a valid license to use the title Landscape Architect, as certified by the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, State Board of Architects and Certified Landscape Architects.

A Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or Public Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory experience.

M33- G - (Roadway Design)

Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

A Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Public Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory experience.

M33- H - (Electrical Engineering)

Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

A Master's degree in Engineering or Public Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory experience.

M33- I - (Regional Traffic Operations)

Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

A Master's degree in Engineering or Public Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory experience.

M33- K - (Value Engineering)

Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

A Master's degree in Engineering or Public Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory experience.

M33- L - (Administration, Design &amp; Right of Way)

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for- year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one year of college..

A Master's degree in Engineering or Public Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory experience.

M33- M - (Research)

Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

A Master's degree in one of the indicated disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory experience.

A Ph.D. in one of the indicated disciplines may be substituted for three (3) years of the indicated nonsupervisory experience.

M33- N - (Systems Planning)

Possession of a valid license as a Professional Planner or Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners or the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, respectively, may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

A Master's degree in one of the indicated disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory experience.

M33- O - (Policy, Capital Programs, &amp; Authorities)

Possession of a valid license as a Professional Planner or Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners or the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, respectively, may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory experience.

A Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Economics, Public Affairs, or Administration, or a related field; or a Juris Doctor degree or a L.L.B. from an accredited law school may be substituted for three (3) years of nonsupervisory experience.

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated above on a year- for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one year of college.

M33- Q - (Freight Services)

Possession of a valid license as a Professional Planner or Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners or the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors respectively, may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

A Master's degree in one of the indicated disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory work experience.

M33- V - (Accounting/Auditing)

A Master's degree in Accounting may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory experience.

M33- Y - (Procurement)

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated above on a year- for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one year of college.

M33- Z - (Program Analysis)

A Master's degree in one of the indicated disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated nonsupervisory experience.

M33- 1 - (Construction and Maintenance Engineering)

Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

A Master's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Media Communications, or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the nonsupervisory experience.

M33- 4 - (Traffic Engineering)

Possession of a valid license as a Professional Engineer issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

A Master's degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of nonsupervisory experience.

M32 - D - (Right of Way/Programs)

Applicants who possess the indicated Real Estate Appraisers Course classroom hours, but who do not possess the Bachelor's degree, may substitute additional experience as indicated for education on a year-for-year bases (30 credit hours per year of experience).

Applicants who possess the twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in accounting but do not possess the Bachelor's degree may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.