PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 4 COMPUTER SERVICES
Career Family: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
There is no civil service exam for Professional Services Specialist 4 Computer Services. As a non-competitive state title, it is filled on the strength of meeting the listed qualifications.
The spec names a bachelor's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree. The FY 2027 range lands between $58,222 and $84,763.
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See where to apply for this title →Pay ladder: Professional Services Specialist series
- Professional Services Specialist 4 Facilities — $58,222 – $84,763
- Professional Services Specialist 3 Facilities — $66,592 – $97,354
- Professional Services Specialist 2 Facilities — $76,287 – $111,856
- Professional Services Specialist 1 Facilities — $87,507 – $128,719
Its top salary lands around the 24th 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.
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 coordination of a Professional Services Specialist 2 or higher supervisory officer in the Computer Services area at a state college, is responsible for performing basic professional functions using established policies, procedures, precedents, and guidelines; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Reviews and interprets applicable principles, federal, and/or state laws and regulations in the course of official duties. Consults with the supervisor regarding issues and concerns in the course of duties. Establishes liaison and maintains cooperative working relationships with other staff or organizations whose functions impact on assigned responsibilities. May assign and monitor the work of clericals, part-time, and/or student workers as required. May serve on standing and ad hoc committees. Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties. Maintains essential records and files. Assists in the development and implementation of appropriate training programs for students, staff, and others. Provides guidance and instruction in the proper and safe use of equipment for which the unit is responsible. Schedules use of, sets up and maintains equipment; performs experiments and demonstrations. Gathers and complies materials for publication and other requisite reports. Attends and participates in meetings and events related to assigned responsibilities. Represents the college at conferences, meetings, and seminars. May 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.
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 the principles and techniques essential to performance of assigned responsibilities. Knowledge of college policies and procedures. Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and apply established law, regulations, procedures, precedents, and guidelines. Ability to establish liaison and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff or organizations. Ability to gather and compile materials for publication. Ability to assign and monitor the work of clerical employees. Ability to represent the college at conferences, meetings, seminars, etc. Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to organize assigned work, analyze problems, and develop appropriate work methods. Ability to assist in the development and implementation of training programs. 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 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. Five (5) years of professional experience in one or combination of the following: data processing, installation and maintenance of application programs, technical support, and/or design and preparation of programs. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.