EXAMINER 2 CREDENTIALS
Career Family: EXAMINER
Examiner 2 Credentials sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
It sits mid-series for Examiner, one step up from Examiner 1 Credentials and one below Examiner 3 Credentials. It lists a bachelor's degree as the baseline, with an experience-based path open to those who do not hold the degree. Pay on the FY2026 schedule runs $67,312 to $98,503, and state payroll currently lists 5 people in the title, most of them at Education.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
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Agency posting
Department of Education posts its own vacancies directly, often before (or instead of) any civil service exam announcement. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
Pay ladder: Examiner series
- Examiner 1 Credentials — $58,818 – $85,742
- Examiner 2 Credentials — $67,312 – $98,503 (this title)
- Examiner 3 Credentials — $77,144 – $113,264
- Examiner 4 Credentials — $88,530 – $130,339
Promoting to Examiner 3 Credentials raises the top of the band by about $14,761. Its top salary lands around the 42nd percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY2026 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 5 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $98,503. The agencies employing the most are:
- Education (5)
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.
Definition
Under limited supervision of an Examiner 3 Credentials or other higher level supervisory official in the Department of Education or Cannabis Regulatory Commission, performs more difficult work in the evaluation and interpretation of transcripts and other credentials for all areas of certification and/or licensure in various specialized professional occupations to include, but not limited to, medical examiners, doctors, attorneys, teachers, instructors, professional occupations, trades, cannabis regulators, regulated service occupations, accountants, nurses and dentists; may take the lead over lower-level examiners and others involved in the work of the unit; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Reviews, interprets, and evaluates credentials for various certifications and licenses, and may be responsible for approving issuance of certification/license for qualified applicants. Corresponds with County Superintendents of Schools and provides applicant record evaluation results in their respective jurisdictions. Identifies and explains additional study or experience needed and interprets certification/licensure regulations for applicants who do not qualify. Interprets certification/license regulations for applicants and explains how they apply to individual certification/license problems; when applicable, recommends college programs and areas of study to assist applicants in obtaining initial or advanced certification. Advises applicants and other interested parties on certification/license revisions and additions. Recommends issuance of certificates/licenses. Conducts research on college and/or related occupational programs in all states and corresponds with college deans and department chairpersons, as well as certification officers concerning extensive and detailed review of certification/licensure programs in New Jersey and all other states. Communicates with certification/licensure officers in New Jersey and in other states concerning the interpretation of certification/license regulations as they relate to college and/or related occupational programs and/or individual applicants. Prepares correspondence on certification/license requirements and related matters. Prepares statistical and other reports on the certification/licensure program. Maintains records and files. WHEN ASSIGNED TO CANNABIS REGULATORY COMMISSION ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT CENTERS, PERFORMS ALL OF THE ABOVE AND THE FOLLOWING TASKS: Examines credentials for issuance of Provisional Badging Cards and Alternative Treatment Center (ATC) Identification Cards used for new ATC employees. Issues Badging and Identification Cards for onboarding new ATC employees. Develops and provides instructional and educational services for new employee understanding of Badging and Identification Card use. Prepares regular correspondence and reports on certification activities. Maintains records, reports, 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
Appointee 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 certification and licensure policies and procedures. Knowledge of methods used to gather and analyze information. Knowledge of methods used to review and evaluate documents including transcripts, course descriptions, and related educational/vocational/occupational materials. Knowledge of interviewing techniques. Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and apply basic rules, laws, and regulations in accordance with established procedure and policy. Ability to review and analyze documents. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the unit. Ability to research college and/or related occupational programs in New Jersey and all other states. Ability to interpret college catalogs, programs, course descriptions, and related occupational documents in relation to certification/license requirements. Ability to evaluate transcripts and academic records. Ability to interpret evaluation findings of credentials and requirements for applicants and other concerned personnel. Ability to train lower-level examiners on examining procedures and assist in their orientation and professional growth. Ability to prepare detailed correspondence. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and comprehensive reports of certification/licensure matters. Ability to maintain essential 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 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 review, analysis, verification, interpretation and evaluation of educational and/or related occupational credentials and applicant records. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; 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.