Administrative Specialist - Civil

The New Jersey Judiciary – Essex Vicinage is seeking a detailed oriented professional to work as an Administrative Specialist 2 in the Civil Division. Under the general direction of the Division Manager and Assistant Division Manager, the successful candidate will provide human resources support for unit or agency; recommend purchases of equipment, materials or supplies; provide technical advice to staff, peers and management;

draft correspondence, reports or proposals; recommend improvements in operating procedures, work procedures or administrative practices; compile statistical data on workload volume, backlog and unit expenditures; coordinate report collection activities; recommend changes to organization structure and any other duties as necessary.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth. When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court.

Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

The salary range for this position is $52,593.71 to $86,166.03 for Schedule A, and $52,593.71 to $81,857.73 for Schedule

B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule

A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule

B.

The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to two (2) days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

NOTE: Submission of a cover letter is preferred but not required.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one (1) year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate's degree and two (2) years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.

Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First…