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PUBLIC GUARDIAN FOR ELDERLY ADULTS

Code: 99958 State Unclassified Range: X98 (FY2026)

Public Guardian for Elderly Adults is an unclassified state title, filled by appointment and outside the tenure protections that cover the competitive ranks.

The stated bar is a bachelor's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma. State payroll lists a single employee in the title, at Human Services.

How to apply

  • No exam
    This title is not filled by examination

    Non-competitive, unclassified, and Senior Executive Service titles are appointed directly by the hiring agency rather than through a civil service exam. Apply directly to the agency below.

  • Agency posting

    Department of Human Services's employment page may require a click-through to see specific openings. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.

Who employs this title

State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $174,967. The agencies employing the most are:

  • Human Services (1)

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

Upon appointment by the Governor and under administrative direction of the Assistant Commissioner in the Department of Human Services, acts as the Administrator of the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults and as guardian or conservator for elderly adults who have been found by a court to require such services; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

  • Under provisions of NJSA 3B, acts as guardian or conservator for elderly persons who have been found by a court to require such services.
  • Directs the formulation and adoption of rules and regulations governing the duties of the office, criteria for court assignments of elderly citizens, reporting and accountability requirements, and other areas designed to effectively, efficiently administer the program.
  • Directs the establishment, implementation, and management of financial, statistical, and other records for all clients including provisions for the maintenance of confidentiality.
  • Directs liaison activities with county social service agencies, the Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly, the Judiciary, and other state and local organizations to coordinate efforts which provide for the appointment of a guardian or conservator and for effectively carrying out the responsibilities of the appointment.
  • Supervises work operations of the Office of the Public Guardian and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
  • Directs fiscal operations and has fiduciary responsibilities in all matters pertaining to the Office of the Public Guardian Client Affairs.
  • Represents the office before relevant interested organizations, government bodies, and the general public.
  • Ensures that policies and procedures are in place to support the effective and efficient operation of the office including the maintenance of records and files.
  • 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.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Experience

Eight (8) years of experience in the administration of a large public or private organization with major decision-making responsibilities affecting the socioeconomic needs of the elderly, five (5) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

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 essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Ability 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 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

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 who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for- year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.