CHIEF OF STAFF
Career Family: CHIEF
In the unclassified service, Chief of Staff is appointed rather than examined for, and its pay is often negotiated case by case.
The requirements come down to a bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience. State payroll currently lists about 20 people in the title, led by Unknown.
How to apply
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No examThis 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.
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Department of the Treasury'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.
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Board of Public Utilities'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.
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Department of Agriculture'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.
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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.
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Department of Community Affairs 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.
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Office of the State Comptroller'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.
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Motor Vehicle Commission'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.
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Department of Labor and Workforce Development'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.
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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.
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Department of State 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.
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Department of Transportation 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.
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Department of Corrections'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.
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Department of Health 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.
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Office of the Secretary of Higher 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.
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Department of Environmental Protection 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.
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Department of Banking & Insurance'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 20 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $187,163. The agencies employing the most are:
- Unknown (2)
- Treasury (2)
- Board of the Public Utilities (2)
- Agriculture (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
Under the direction of the commissioner, county executive, or other administrative official, assists in administering the functions of a department, county, or municipality; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Assists the commissioner, county executive, or administrative official in exercising executive control and direction over policy development, strategic planning, and research functions which include the development and implementation of master plans, the development of department, county, or municipal policy, and the conduct of comprehensive research. Assists the commissioner, county executive, or administrative official in exercising executive control and direction over the management of accounting, budgeting, and auditing functions, human resource management, procurement of goods and services, administrative support services, and the development and maintenance of management information systems. Assists the commissioner, county executive, or administrative official in ensuring the proper coordination of the activities and priorities of the major functional areas of the organization. Represents the commissioner, county executive, or administrative official in an official capacity as required. Develops, recommends, and implements, with the commissioner's, county executive's, or administrative official's approval, solutions to problems related to both internal operations and policies and external liaison with other agencies. Reviews ongoing management activities within all major units and works closely with managers in resolving problems and making decisions. Plans, organizes, and directs research studies related to departmental, county, or municipal affairs often of a highly confidential nature. Performs special functions or directs special projects at the request of the commissioner, county executive, or administrative official. Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties. Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Directs the maintenance of essential and confidential 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.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree.
Experience
Six (6) years of managerial experience in public administration.
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 the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of management theory and practices and the principles and techniques of supervision. Knowledge of employee performance evaluation procedures. Knowledge of the procedures involved in the budgeting and expenditure of public funds. Knowledge of the goals, objectives, and mandates of the agencies within state or local government. Knowledge of methods of human resource planning. Knowledge of computer system capacity and performance analysis techniques. Knowledge of EDP practices and principles. Ability to convey information in a written format. Ability to communicate orally. Ability to coordinate work activities which have an impact on other organizational units. Ability to identify and resolve problems in the administration or coordination of programs, plans, or projects. Ability to develop financial projections and analyses. 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 the 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. A master's degree in public or business administration or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.