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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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 Bilingual Spanish & English
Issue Date: 5/6/2026
Closing Date: 5/20/2026
Sewell
Responsibilities include:
- Provide counseling services to a varied population of clients with disabilities requiring rehabilitative services over an extensive period of time
- Assist clients with disabilities in the process of selecting and obtaining the necessary training and related services for their vocational rehabilitation
- Assist clients and employers in obtaining suitable employment or employees
- Other related duties as required
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, sociology, or psychology.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1
Issue Date: 3/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026
Statewide
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interview 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.
- Obtain and evaluate 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, sociology, or psychology.
Auditor Accountant Trainee
Issue Date: 1/20/2026
Closing Date: 5/20/2026
Newark, New Brunswick, and Vineland
Responsibilities include:
- Make field and office audits
- Evaluate program objectives and effectiveness
- Appraise the utilization of fiscal resources
- Keep financial records and reports
Required qualifications:
- Four (4) years of professional accounting or auditing experience, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester-hour credits in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting.
Employment Services Trainee
Issue Date: 1/20/2026
Closing Date: 5/20/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in analyzing legal documents and financial reports
- Assist in determining, establishing, and/or verifying the tax liability of employers
- Analyze an employer’s records and accounting transactions to determine the present reporting or financial status of an account
- Analyze less-complicated accounts to determine and initiate proper procedures for the resolution of delinquent accounts, to identify fraudulent reporting, and to establish contribution experience rates
- Assist in preparing, verifying, and/or processing forms of various types of legal documents including Certificates of Debt, Writs of Executions, Warrants of Satisfaction, Claims in Bankruptcy, Certificates of Indebtedness, Foreclosure and Condemnation Proceedings, and Criminal Complaints
Required qualifications:
- Four (4) years of professional experience in the examination of records and reports involved in the determination, establishment, and/or verification of tax liability of employers.
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.
There are no open positions at this time.
Ombudsperson Health 1
Issue Date: 5/4/2026
Closing Date: 5/18/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Provide guidance of employees who are represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and enrolled in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP)
- Assist employees represented by CWA with locating appropriate in-network providers and services when necessary as well as aid employees with coverage denials, pre-authorizations, and other coverage issues.
- Provide assistance via phone, email, at in-person interviews and during presentations provided to groups of employees.
- The Ombudsperson conducts surveys of employees to determine whether the SHBP is meeting the needs of the covered employees and their dependents and determines the effectiveness of the services provided.
Required qualifications:
- Eight (8) years of professional experience in a health or social service program which shall have included responsibility for program development, public relations, training, complaint resolution, advocacy, and/or customer service.
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.
Issue Date: 2/25/2026
Closing Date: 6/25/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
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Answer incoming calls from the public and gather necessary information to finalize and make claim decisions.
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Other related duties as required.
Required qualifications:
- Four (4) years of professional experience in the investigation, review, analysis, evaluation, and eligibility determination of claims for unemployment and/or insurance compensation in a public or private organization; OR
- Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
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 Typist
Issue Date: 4/21/2026
Closing Date: 5/5/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Under supervision, type and perform routine, repetitive, clerical work of a varied nature;
- Operate office machines and equipment; Maintain essential records and files;
- Learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units;
- Other related duties as required.
Required qualifications:
- Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents.
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.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 Bilingual Spanish & English
Issue Date: 5/6/2026
Closing Date: 5/20/2026
Sewell
Responsibilities include:
- Provide counseling services to a varied population of clients with disabilities requiring rehabilitative services over an extensive period of time
- Assist clients with disabilities in the process of selecting and obtaining the necessary training and related services for their vocational rehabilitation
- Assist clients and employers in obtaining suitable employment or employees
- Other related duties as required
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, sociology, or psychology.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1
Issue Date: 3/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026
Statewide
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate services for a caseload of clients with disabilities requiring varied rehabilitation, vocational training, and other related services.
- Interview 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.
- Obtain and evaluate 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, sociology, or psychology.
Auditor Accountant Trainee
Issue Date: 1/20/2026
Closing Date: 5/20/2026
Newark, New Brunswick, and Vineland
Responsibilities include:
- Make field and office audits
- Evaluate program objectives and effectiveness
- Appraise the utilization of fiscal resources
- Keep financial records and reports
Required qualifications:
- Four (4) years of professional accounting or auditing experience, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester-hour credits in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal or government accounting.
Employment Services Trainee
Issue Date: 1/20/2026
Closing Date: 5/20/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in analyzing legal documents and financial reports
- Assist in determining, establishing, and/or verifying the tax liability of employers
- Analyze an employer’s records and accounting transactions to determine the present reporting or financial status of an account
- Analyze less-complicated accounts to determine and initiate proper procedures for the resolution of delinquent accounts, to identify fraudulent reporting, and to establish contribution experience rates
- Assist in preparing, verifying, and/or processing forms of various types of legal documents including Certificates of Debt, Writs of Executions, Warrants of Satisfaction, Claims in Bankruptcy, Certificates of Indebtedness, Foreclosure and Condemnation Proceedings, and Criminal Complaints
Required qualifications:
- Four (4) years of professional experience in the examination of records and reports involved in the determination, establishment, and/or verification of tax liability of employers.
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.
Regulatory Officer 2
Issue Date: 5/6/2026
Closing Date: 6/6/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Function independently on routine issues.
- Assist with respect to complex regulatory matters, formal and informal.
Required qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience performing any of the following: conducting legal research; analyzing, reviewing, and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, legislation, and/or regulatory matters.
Ombudsperson Health 1
Issue Date: 5/4/2026
Closing Date: 5/18/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Provide guidance of employees who are represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and enrolled in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP)
- Assist employees represented by CWA with locating appropriate in-network providers and services when necessary as well as aid employees with coverage denials, pre-authorizations, and other coverage issues.
- Provide assistance via phone, email, at in-person interviews and during presentations provided to groups of employees.
- The Ombudsperson conducts surveys of employees to determine whether the SHBP is meeting the needs of the covered employees and their dependents and determines the effectiveness of the services provided.
Required qualifications:
- Eight (8) years of professional experience in a health or social service program which shall have included responsibility for program development, public relations, training, complaint resolution, advocacy, and/or customer service.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Secretarial Assistant 1
Issue Date: 4/23/2026
Closing Date: 5/7/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Provides administrative support to office staff working within the inspection and licensing program areas of the MIBB&PVC
- Supports the Bureau Chief by Preparing correspondences and reviewing prepared documents for accuracy
- Tracks assignments and electronic folders, retrieving documents as needed, sending reminders and purging documents when required
- Manages the Chief’s calendar and taking messages as needed
- Handles documents related to the supervision of inspectors, support staff and others; coordinates in-person and virtual meetings, conference calls and other events, booking appointments, and assembling background materials for meetings.
Required qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience in secretarial and administrative clerical work.
Occupational Safety Consultant 2
Issue Date: 4/30/2026
Closing Date: 5/14/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Provide OSHA On-Site Consultation Program visits to private employers by conducting onsite hazard surveys following the OSHA Consultation Policy and Procedure Manual to identify, evaluate, monitor, and control occupational health hazards.
- Utilize various techniques to identify unsafe conditions as they apply to the workplace including machinery, handling and storage of materials, construction practices, electrical usage, and fire hazards.
- Conduct education and training of management and employees in aspects of model safety and health programs, development of forms and procedures, self-inspection procedures, job hazard analyses, hazard control, personal protective equipment, handling and storage of hazardous materials, emergency procedures, and all other aspects of an effective safety and health program.
- Prepare OSHA On-Site Consultation reports for employers containing survey findings and recommendations. Uses resources to research technical and regulatory information. Enters data and develops reports using the OSHA Information System.
- Conduct follow-up visits to ensure the correction of serious hazards and documents the corrective measures taken.
- Provide off-site technical support by responding to questions and requests for information via email, telephone, and letter. Suggest referrals to other agencies or complementary disciplines. Promote the OSHA On-Site Consultation Program.
- Review literature and keeps abreast of new developments in the field of occupational health and safety.
- Required knowledge of OSHA General Industry and Construction Industry standards.
Required qualifications:
- Seven (7) years of professional experience in the identification, analysis and/or solution of workplace safety hazards involving the application of Federal OSHA and/or nationally recognized safety standards.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Employment Services Trainee
Issue Date: 2/25/2026
Closing Date: 6/25/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
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Answer incoming calls from the public and gather necessary information to finalize and make claim decisions.
-
Other related duties as required.
Required qualifications:
- Four (4) years of professional experience in the investigation, review, analysis, evaluation, and eligibility determination of claims for unemployment and/or insurance compensation in a public or private organization; OR
- Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.
Manager 1 Workforce New Jersey
Issue Date: 4/23/2026
Jersey City
Responsibilities include:
- Under the director of a Regional Manager, Bureau Chief, or other higher level manager in the Department of Labor, manages and directs a field office(s) involved in the delivery of employment security services;
- Plans, coordinates, and organizes office operations;
- Analyzes state or federal laws, regulations, and the policies for impact on programs or services;
- Provides technical information;
- Does other related work.
Required qualifications:
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.
- Ten (10) years of professional experience in the delivery of human resource services concentrated in the areas of employment placement, employability development training, career selection, and/or determining eligibility for unemployment benefits, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
- Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
Clerk Typist
Issue Date: 4/21/2026
Closing Date: 5/5/2026
Trenton
Responsibilities include:
- Under supervision, type and perform routine, repetitive, clerical work of a varied nature;
- Operate office machines and equipment; Maintain essential records and files;
- Learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units;
- Other related duties as required.
Required qualifications:
- Eligibility determinations will be based only upon information presented on the resume along with other supporting documents.

