(DOE-008-26) Technical Assistant Personnel (Payroll Specialist) (Open to Current State of New Jersey

Notice of Vacancy

Reference Number : DOE-008-26
Title : Technical Assistant Personnel (Payroll Specialist)
Range/Title Code : R17/41135
Salary : $53,807.27 - $78,268.07
Position Number: 012063
Issue Date : May 12, 2026
Closing Date : May 26, 2026
Core Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location : Trenton, New Jersey
Division : Division of Administrative Services, Office of Human Resources

Description

Under the general direction of a supervisor in the Office of Human Resources, supervises a subordinate unit in the performance of complex technical duties and/or performs paraprofessional responsibilities for prescribed technical projects or programs requiring the independent application of Civil Service Commission and Department of the Treasury rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to varying situations.

The successful candidate will be assigned to the Compensation and Benefits Unit where they will be responsible for regular and supplemental payroll, may participate with leaves of absence, health benefits, and ECATS; and performs other related work as required .

Requirements

Education

Completion of sixty (60) semester hour credits from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Two (2) years of experience in technical, clerical personnel work involving the application of procedural rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

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

Preferred Education/Experience

2 years experience with regular and supplement payroll, PMIS and ECATS

Employee Benefits

As a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework*
• Alternate Work Week Program*

*Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Open to the Following

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.

Employees serving in a permanent capacity in a competitive title who meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job specification through the Civil Service Commission’s website info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/41135.htm .

Interested candidates may apply via: .

Authorization to Work

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: [email protected] , or call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144, option 3.

EOE/AA Statement

The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.