AFFIRMATIVE ACTION SPECIALIST 1

Code: 65964 State Competitive Range: P25 (FY 2027) Work week NL: FLSA exemptOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $79,843.57 - $117,227.97/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 supervisory official in a large or complex organizational unit, organizes, supervises, and performs the work involved in ascertaining that the goals and objectives of a department's Affirmative Action Program are being met, both in a department's dealing with the public and outside agencies, and in its own internal operations; does other related duties.

Examples of work

Under direction, in a large complex division, ensures compliance with the departmental Affirmative Action program, and in accordance with policies and guidelines set by a Commissioner and a department's Equal Opportunity Officer, organizes, supervises, and performs such as is necessary to ensure that the internal and external operations of the assigned unit accord with the goals and objectives of a department's Affirmative Action Program. Studies and reviews in detail the internal and external operations of the assigned unit to discover which areas may properly benefit from increased efforts or vigilance in the application of the Affirmative Action Program. Testifies in hearings and in court actions related to the violations of equal employment opportunity laws. Assists the Supervisor in making assignments, training new employees and reviewing reports submitted by staff. Meets with supervisory officials and other personnel within and without the assigned units to ascertain areas where improvements may be made. Confers with the department's Equal Opportunity Officer in order to ascertain that the policies and actions pursued in the assigned unit accord with those of the department. Meets with representatives of the public and outside agencies to explain the department's Affirmative Action commitment, and to acquire firsthand knowledge of its impact on the persons and agencies that have an interest in the department's activities. Makes detailed oral and written reports to the assigned supervisory official and, as required, to the department's Equal Opportunity Officer. Prepares reports on all activities containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Prepares correspondence. Maintains and supervises the maintenance of records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized 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 operations and the policies and procedures of the assigned large or complex unit, and of department operations and policies and procedures as they affect the work of the unit. Knowledge of the policies and guidelines set by the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, and the department's Equal Opportunity Officer regarding the goals and objectives of the department's Affirmative Action Program. Knowledge of the techniques used in analyzing the operations of government agencies and of the public and private concerns with which they do business. Ability to analyze internal and external operations of the assigned large or complex unit with a view toward discovering how improvements may be made in the application of the Affirmative Action Program. Ability to meet with supervisory and other personnel within and without the assigned units to discuss matters that are often sensitive in nature. Ability to confer with the department's Equal Opportunity Officer and to receive and deliver oral and written information and reports concerning the effectiveness of the Affirmative Action Program. Ability to meet with representatives of the public and outside agencies to explain the department's Affirmative Action commitment and gather knowledge of its impact and effectiveness. Ability to make detailed oral and written reports in a concise and complete manner, so that they will be effective in accomplishing the goals of the Affirmative Action Program. Ability to prepare correspondence in the course of official duties, often on sensitive matters. Ability to maintain and supervise the maintenance of 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. Seven (7) years of professional experience involving the implementation of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action and/or civil rights. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) 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. SCNL25N/AP25-Bilingual In Spanish And EnglishSCNL25N/AP25- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 10/13/2000