Program Specialist Trainee, #150-25

JOB POSTING #:  150-25

TITLE:  Program Specialist Trainee

LOCATION:

Division of Family Development

Office of Program Evaluation, Management Evaluation Unit

6 Quakerbridge Plaza, Hamilton, NJ  08619

RANGE: P95

SALARY:  $49,738.97 - $51,987.70

UNIT SCOPE:  K500 - Division of Family Development

SERV. CLASS:  Non-Competitive

OPEN TO: General Public

DESCRIPTION

• DEFINITION: Under the close supervision of a Program Specialist 3, Program Specialist 4, or other supervisory officer in a State department or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on-the-job training while assisting in the professional, administrative, and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of human or social service programs, programs serving the socio-economic needs of specific clients populations, or regulatory programs designed to ensure public safety, health and welfare, or protection of the environment; completes assignments which provide practical Program Specialist experience; does other related work.
• SPECIAL NOTE: Travel throughout the State of New Jersey will be required.

REQUIREMENTS

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.

• Four (4) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying and/or evaluating a social or human services program

OR

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
• ADVANCEMENT: Appointees who successfully complete the 12-month training period will be eligible for the advancement to the Program Specialist 1 Social/Human Services title.
• 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

• FOREIGN DEGREES: Degrees and/or transcripts issued by a college or university outside of the United States must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your expense. The evaluation must be included with your submission. Failure to submit the required evaluation may result in an ineligibility determination.
• RESIDENCY: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (NJ PL 70), the "New Jersey First Act", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey (NJ), unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in NJ, you have (1) year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to NJ.
• DRUG SCREENING: If you are a candidate for a position with the Department of Human Services, you may be subject to pre and/or post-employment drug testing/ screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at your expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement will not be hired. You will be advised if the position for which you’re being considered requires drug testing and how to proceed with the testing.
• CIVIL SERVICE LISTS: Applicable regular or special re-employment list(s) established as a result of a layoff will be used before promotions are made. All appointments will be made utilizing the procedures and guidelines in accordance with N.J.A.C. 4A.
• TELEWORK: Certain positions may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot “Telework Program”, which offers eligible employees the opportunity to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week, as approved by management. Details on this, and other benefits, will be made available throughout the interview process. FULL TIME REMOTE WORK IS NOT AN OPTION.
• SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ State as a Model Employer (“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: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC at (833) 691-0404. FILING INSTRUCTIONS
• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: In accordance with the “Pay Transparency Act”, the NJ State Benefits Package includes: State Health Benefits Program (medical, dental, prescription drug and vision care); Pension; Deferred Compensation; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) participation; Tuition Reimbursement; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA); Paid holidays; Paid Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days); Telework; Alternate Work Week Program; Life Insurance; Tax$ave; NJ Well; State Employee Discount Program; Employee Advisory Service (EAS); Please be advised that eligibility for any of the benefits listed may vary pursuant to job duties, operational need, funding, policy, procedures and/or guidelines.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS: Forward a cover letter and resume electronically to: dfdhrresumes@dhs.nj.gov

You must include the Job Posting # and Last Name in the subject line of your email. Example: (123-22, Smith)

New Jersey Department of Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employee