PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 3 COMPUTER SERVICES
Career Family: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
Professional Services Specialist 3 Computer Services is non-competitive, meaning the state checks your education and experience against the spec instead of ranking you on a test.
A master's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it. The FY 2027 range lands between $66,592 and $97,354.
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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 40th 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 direction of a Professional Services Specialist 2 or higher supervisory officer in the Computer Services area at a state college, is responsible for independently performing professional work of greater difficulty 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. Participates in the selection of and may assign and review the work of clericals, part-time, and/or student workers. Assigns and monitors the work of students and/or staff, identifies problem areas, and provides suggestions for improvement. Consults with the supervisor regarding issues and concerns encountered in the course of duties; provides recommendations for resolution. Establishes liaison and maintains cooperative working relationships with other staff or organizations whose functions impact on assigned responsibilities. Serves on standing and ad hoc committees as required. Attends and participates in meetings or college events related to assigned responsibilities. Compiles and analyzes statistical, financial, and other data. 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. Reviews and evaluates student applications and credentials; provides recommendations and/or eligibility determinations for college programs. Monitors the fiscal affairs of the area and provides information for inclusion in the budget. Develops and implements training, seminars, and workshops for students and/or staff. Monitors inventory of supplies and equipment; prepares laboratory set-ups, and ensures adherence to safety standards. Plans, schedules, markets, and supervises program events. Reviews, evaluates, and processes service contracts for approval. Develops materials for publication and other requisite reports. 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 the specific responsibilities assigned. Knowledge of college policies and procedures. Ability to monitor fiscal affairs and provide information for budget inclusion. Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and apply established law, regulations, procedures, precedents, and guidelines. Ability to organize assigned work, analyze problems, and develop appropriate work methods. Ability to develop materials for publication. Ability to develop and conduct training, workshops and/or seminars for the campus community. Ability to establish liaison and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff or organizations. Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to represent the college at meetings, conferences, and seminars. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to assign and monitor the work of other employees. 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. Six (6) years of professional experience in one or more 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 two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree; and one (1) year 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.