Current openings at the New Jersey Department of Labor

At NJDOL, we're committed to providing quality services that support New Jersey’s workforce and employers. Our staff is passionate about helping New Jerseyans thrive, and we are always looking for talent looking to join us in our mission. Click on the division names below to see what positions we currently have open to members of the public.
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Clerk
Issue Date: 8/18/2025
Closing Date: 9/1/2025
Elizabeth
Responsibilities include:
- Routine repetitive clerical work of a varied nature as a beginner at the entrance level of employment which includes a relatively small proportion of difficult tasks;
- Other related duties as required
Required qualifications:
- Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews clients to obtain relevant information regarding medical history, work experience, educational background, interests, and socioeconomic history; disseminates information to clients regarding vocational rehabilitation policies and procedures and other available services.
- Obtains and evaluates relevant documentation for the determination of client eligibility for services according to established federal, state, and agency policies and guidelines.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, School Guidance, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1 Bilingual
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews clients to obtain relevant information regarding medical history, work experience, educational background, interests, and socioeconomic history; disseminates information to clients regarding vocational rehabilitation policies and procedures and other available services.
- Obtains and evaluates relevant documentation for the determination of client eligibility for services according to established federal, state, and agency policies and guidelines.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, School Guidance, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1 Deaf Language Specialist
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews clients to obtain relevant information regarding medical history, work experience, educational background, interests, and socioeconomic history; disseminates information to clients regarding vocational rehabilitation policies and procedures and other available services.
- Obtains and evaluates relevant documentation for the determination of client eligibility for services according to established federal, state, and agency policies and guidelines.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, School Guidance, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
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There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Clerk Typist
Issue Date: 8/13/2025
Closing Date: 8/27/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Import complaints from WHATS Web and verify information
- Issue summons complaints and Stop Work Order notices
- Set calendars for Wage Collection Referees
- Answer phones
- File/scan documents
Required qualifications:
- Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents.
Data Entry Operator 1
Issue Date: 8/6/2025
Closing Date: 8/20/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Answer incoming phone calls concerning inquiries from the public and other stakeholders.
- Compile, sort, and verify the completeness and accuracy of data prior to entering into the W&H database.
- Review and prep hard copy documents for processing through digital image scanners.
Required qualifications:
- Appointees may be required to demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding, typing and/or document scanning.
There are no open positions at this time.
Contract Administrator 1, OTWS – Office of Special Populations
Issue Date: 8/18/2025
Closing Date: 9/2/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official, participates, in the review and administration of various contracts and/or grants; provides technical assistance in the areas of contract and/or grant preparation, monitoring and/or evaluation; provides recommendations for contract/grant approval to supervisory staff; does other related duties.
- These positions will be directly responsible for program administration and implementation statewide and directly responsible for:
- Grant oversight, monitoring and compliance
- Technical Assistant
- Program performance
- Fiscal oversight and accountability
Required qualifications:
- Six (6) years of professional experience involving contract/grant work, project financing, construction management, fiscal administration, social service administration, and/or budget and management operations of a government or business entity, at least one (1) year of which shall have involved responsibility for some aspect of contract/grant administration.
Building Management Service Specialist 1
Issue Date: 8/20/2025
Closing Date: 9/3/2025
Various Counties Throughout NJ
Responsibilities include:
- Under the supervision of a Building Management Services Specialist 3 or other supervisory official, completes routine visits to approximately 10 assigned field sites to ensure landlords are compliant with our leases.
- Work with Treasury’s Division of Property Management & Construction (DPMC), Labor management, landlords to address any issues that effects our staff.
- Perform building, space and parking audits.
- Assist to resolve any emergencies that may arise at assigned field sites during work and non-work hours
Required qualifications:
- Five (5) years of professional experience in the coordination and/or implementation of building management programs including building/property operations analysis, program development, organizational and/or fiscal planning, and/or cost efficiency programs, special building service programs, security, or a related field.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Clerk
Issue Date: 8/18/2025
Closing Date: 9/1/2025
Elizabeth
Responsibilities include:
- Routine repetitive clerical work of a varied nature as a beginner at the entrance level of employment which includes a relatively small proportion of difficult tasks;
- Other related duties as required
Required qualifications:
- Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents.
Program Planning and Development Specialist
Issue Date: 8/8/2025
Closing Date: 8/22/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Provide comprehensive technical consultation and services and professional skills training to field and office staff
- Design and implement one or more primary program areas
- Monitor statistical and operational results to recommend changes and/or develop new programs
- Analyze and recommend changes in policy and operations to improve delivery of services
- Other related duties.
Required qualifications:
- Four (4) years of experience in planning, developing, monitoring, and evaluating employment or training programs in a vocational rehabilitation facility or agency, social insurance program, or other employment and training agency, one (1) year of which must have been performing counseling work at the level of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 2 or Supervising Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews clients to obtain relevant information regarding medical history, work experience, educational background, interests, and socioeconomic history; disseminates information to clients regarding vocational rehabilitation policies and procedures and other available services.
- Obtains and evaluates relevant documentation for the determination of client eligibility for services according to established federal, state, and agency policies and guidelines.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, School Guidance, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1 Bilingual
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews clients to obtain relevant information regarding medical history, work experience, educational background, interests, and socioeconomic history; disseminates information to clients regarding vocational rehabilitation policies and procedures and other available services.
- Obtains and evaluates relevant documentation for the determination of client eligibility for services according to established federal, state, and agency policies and guidelines.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, School Guidance, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
Vocational Rehabilition Counselor 1 Deaf Language Specialist
Issue Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: TBD
Various Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) field offices throughout the State
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interviews clients to obtain relevant information regarding medical history, work experience, educational background, interests, and socioeconomic history; disseminates information to clients regarding vocational rehabilitation policies and procedures and other available services.
- Obtains and evaluates relevant documentation for the determination of client eligibility for services according to established federal, state, and agency policies and guidelines.
Required qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, School Guidance, or Psychology, and successful completion of one (1) graduate course in Theories and Techniques of Counseling.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
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There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Assistant Chief, Mechanical Inspection Bureau Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance (Licensing)
Issue Date: 8/13/2025
Closing Date: 9/03/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Provide supervision to Construction Code Inspectors in their daily inspection activities
- Assist the Chief Inspector on the Day-to-Day management of the Bureau
- Develop effective work methods for the MIBB&PVC needs and ensures work assignments are completed
- Conduct settlement conferences for the resolution of penalty assessments to the stakeholders
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the bureau inspection services
- Attend meetings of the Governors Rules Board and Examining Board
- Draft regulatory changes to the New Jersey Administrative Code for the Examining Board's consideration and proposes changes to Statutory provisions for the Governor's rules board acceptance
- Coordinate safety and health related matters with other State departments such as the Department of Community Affairs, and agencies such as insurance companies and owner-user agencies
- Coordinate the issuance of UCC licenses by the Department of Community Affairs and their renewal of the licenses for MIBB&PV inspectors
Required qualifications:
- See job posting
Assistant Chief, Mechanical Inspection Bureau Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance (Inspection)
Issue Date: 8/13/2025
Closing Date: 9/03/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Provide supervision to Construction Code Inspectors in their daily inspection activities
- Assist the Chief Inspector on the Day-to-Day management of the Bureau
- Develop effective work methods for the MIBB&PVC needs and ensures work assignments are completed
- Conduct settlement conferences for the resolution of penalty assessments to the stakeholders
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the bureau inspection services
- Attend meetings of the Governors Rules Board and Examining Board
- Draft regulatory changes to the New Jersey Administrative Code for the Examining Board's consideration and proposes changes to Statutory provisions for the Governor's rules board acceptance
- Coordinate safety and health related matters with other State departments such as the Department of Community Affairs, and agencies such as insurance companies and owner-user agencies
- Coordinate the issuance of UCC licenses by the Department of Community Affairs and their renewal of the licenses for MIBB&PV inspectors
- See job posting
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Technical Assistant 2
Issue Date: 8/19/2025
Closing Date: 9/2/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in preparing research for reports, prepares reports that include statistical information, as well as make recommendations, and report conclusions and findings.
- Assist in coordinating, gathering, compiling, assembling, analyzing, and interpreting data required by the supervisory official and/or professional staff in completing assigned tasks.
- Independently consult with representatives of private entities, local government officials, members of the public, and other interested parties to exchange information, discuss unusual problems, and develop solutions.
- Review contractual, financial, or other documents for accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness, identifying and resolving claims and processing them in accordance with Wage and Hour laws.
- Assist in reviewing applications for registrations, permits, or licenses to determine eligibility.
- Answer inquiries from the public such as employers and constituents by various medium such as correspondence, telephone, e-mail, and/or fax.
Required qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience in providing support to functions such as grant/contract compliance monitoring, program monitoring, or fiscal compliance and budgetary assistance and/or providing technical assistance to state and/or local communities or agencies, completing forms or applications, reviewing documents for accuracy and content, resolving complaints, or interpreting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the public, and/or others.
Technical Assistant
Issue Date: 8/13/2025
Closing Date: 8/27/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Check Contractor Registration database to ensure accuracy of violation notices prior to issuance.
- Issue violation notices to contractors.
- Routinely review tickler files to keep track of notices that are pending appeal.
- Process incoming appeal notices to ensure timely assignment of appeal to Hearing Officer or other staff.
- Other associated tasks concerning Contractor Registration, as needed.
Required qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience in reviewing, verifying, authorizing, and/or providing information and assistance of a technical or fiscal nature in a public or private organization
Clerk Typist
Issue Date: 8/13/2025
Closing Date: 8/27/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Import complaints from WHATS Web and verify information
- Issue summons complaints and Stop Work Order notices
- Set calendars for Wage Collection Referees
- Answer phones
- File/scan documents
Required qualifications:
- Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents.
Data Entry Operator 1
Issue Date: 8/6/2025
Closing Date: 8/20/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Answer incoming phone calls concerning inquiries from the public and other stakeholders.
- Compile, sort, and verify the completeness and accuracy of data prior to entering into the W&H database.
- Review and prep hard copy documents for processing through digital image scanners.
Required qualifications:
- Appointees may be required to demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding, typing and/or document scanning.
Administrator (SES)
Issue Date: 8/14/2025
Closing Date: 8/28/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Supervise the non-judicial staff operations of these areas.
- Ensure that communication is made with employers regarding proof of insurance coverage, and maintains or directs the maintenance of all reports, records, and files associated with the operation of office programs.
- Direct the processing of discrimination complaints, ensures that benefits and eligibility and rate calculations are performed and implemented, directs the processing of Orders signed by the Court for temporary disability benefits and medical expenses, directs the verification of services, treatment, and certifications, and the processing of allegations of non-compliance.
- Litigate workers’ compensation court proceedings, prepares and files court papers and legal briefs, dockets judgments, and ensures all required civil procedure requirements are met including personal service of process on the principals of uninsured employers in order to seek recovery of any UEF payments.
Required qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience in conducting legal research, analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations and /or legislation, or the review and analysis of regulatory matters in a government agency, or five (5) years of experience as a trial attorney, three (3) of which must have been in conducting legal research, analyzing and evaluating legal and/or medical documents, rules, regulations, and/or legislation, or the review and analysis of regulatory matters.
Contract Administrator 1, OTWS – Office of Special Populations
Issue Date: 8/18/2025
Closing Date: 9/2/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official, participates, in the review and administration of various contracts and/or grants; provides technical assistance in the areas of contract and/or grant preparation, monitoring and/or evaluation; provides recommendations for contract/grant approval to supervisory staff; does other related duties.
- These positions will be directly responsible for program administration and implementation statewide and directly responsible for:
- Grant oversight, monitoring and compliance
- Technical Assistant
- Program performance
- Fiscal oversight and accountability
Required qualifications:
- Six (6) years of professional experience involving contract/grant work, project financing, construction management, fiscal administration, social service administration, and/or budget and management operations of a government or business entity, at least one (1) year of which shall have involved responsibility for some aspect of contract/grant administration.
Employment & Training Specialist 1
Issue Date: 8/13/2025
Closing Date: 8/27/2025
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Under the direction of a Supervisor, Employment and Training Programs or other supervisor within the Office of Youth Programs, has state-wide responsibility for conducting the work involved in planning, coordinating, implementing, and reviewing employment and training programs; plans and directs one or more of the special program services or special research and workforce development efforts; does related work as required.
- This position will be directly responsible for program implementation and directly responsible for:
- Youth Program oversight, monitoring and compliance
- Technical Assistance
- Program performance
- Fiscal oversight and accountability
Required qualifications:
- Seven (7) years of professional experience in the development, implementation or coordination of a multi-phase employment and training program in a public or private agency.