PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 1 COMPUTER SERVICES
Career Family: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
Professional Services Specialist 1 Computer Services is a non-competitive state civil service title, so there is no ranked exam. You qualify by meeting the stated education and experience.
A doctoral degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it. The FY2026 range lands between $84,548 and $124,366.
How to get hired
- Professional Services Specialist 1 Computer Services is non-competitive, so there is no ranked exam. You qualify by meeting the education and experience stated in the specification.
- Apply directly to the hiring agency when a vacancy is posted. The agency verifies that you meet the minimum requirements.
- Because there is no eligible list, hiring timelines are set by the agency rather than by a statewide certification.
Read the official specification at NJ Civil Service Commission.
Pay ladder: Professional Services Specialist series
- Professional Services Specialist 4 Facilities — $56,253 – $81,897
- Professional Services Specialist 3 Facilities — $64,340 – $94,062
- Professional Services Specialist 2 Facilities — $73,707 – $108,073
- Professional Services Specialist 1 Facilities — $84,548 – $124,366
Its top salary lands around the 67th 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.
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 the direction of a Director 2 or higher in the Computer Services area at a state college, is responsible for independently performing a professional function or functions of unusual difficulty, sensitivity and/or complexity within the context of established college policies and procedures; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Organizes assigned work and develops appropriate methods for meeting goals and objectives. Reviews and evaluates workload and progress; develops and implements improved methods as required. Develops and recommends an appropriate budget for activities supervised. Analyzes and interprets applicable principles, federal and/or state laws and regulations in the course of duties. Establishes liaison and maintains cooperative working relationships with other staff or organizations whose functions impact on assigned responsibilities. Interviews prospective subordinate staff members and provides recommendations concerning selection. Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Serves on standing and ad hoc committees. Supervise the development of agenda, attends and participates in meetings or college functions related to assigned responsibilities. Represents the college at conferences, meetings, and seminars. Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. Supervises the fiscal affairs of the unit; reviews income and expenditures. Provides advisory services to aid faculty and staff in working with students. Develops and conducts training, workshops and/or seminars for the campus community. Conducts research related to assigned responsibilities; analyzes data and interprets findings to faculty and staff. Organizes and oversees the acquisition, distribution, inventory, and security of equipment, materials and facilities for which the area is responsible. 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.
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 theory, principles and techniques essential to performance of the specific responsibilities assigned. Knowledge of college policies and procedures. Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret and apply established law, regulations, policies, procedures, precedents and guidelines. Ability to organize assigned work, analyze problems and develop effective work methods. Ability to establish liaison and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff or organizations whose functions impact on assigned responsibilities. Ability to provide advisory services to aid faculty and staff in working with students. Ability to develop and conduct training, workshops and/or seminars for the campus community. Ability to conduct research, analyze data and interpret findings. Ability to plan and develop a budget for activities supervised. Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to represent the college at conferences, meetings, and seminars. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential 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 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. Eight (8) 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 four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a doctor of philosophy degree or a doctor of education degree; 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.