Program Specialist 2 (Education and Training Curriculum Specialist)

An opportunity currently exists in the unclassified service with the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division on Civil Rights, for applicants who meet the requirements indicated below:

TITLE: Program Specialist 2 (Education and Training Curriculum Specialist) SALARY: $62,164.36 to $88,009.21 LOCATION: Division on Civil Rights, Education and Training Unit --- Trenton, Newark, Cherry Hill or Atlantic City, NJ (Statewide travel required for work responsibilities.)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One (1) – location preference required.

DUTIES: Under the limited supervision of a Program Specialist 3 or 4, or other supervisory official in a state department, institution or agency, or in a local jurisdiction, takes the lead over professional and/or technical staff engaged in program activities; performs professional, administrative and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of various programs and services administered by the Department of assignment; conducts the research and field work necessary to meet the needs of the appropriate state and/or local public or private agencies; does other related work. info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/64483.htm

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.

Six (6) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying, and/or evaluating agency programs and services.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

OR

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a knowledge of anti-bias pedagogy, effective anti-bias facilitation skills, knowledge of the Law Against Discrimination and a commitment to a New Jersey free of discrimination. The applicant should have strong writing skills and experience with public speaking. Other preferred skills and qualities include organization, teamwork and collaboration, strong oral and written communication, positive attitude, strong work ethic, self-management, ability to problem-solve, and a willingness to learn and adapt.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ CSC “SAME” program, your Schedule A or B letter must be submitted along with your resume and any other required supporting documents indicated on the announcement by the closing date indicated below. For more information on the SAME Program please email: [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.

RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations for experience and education will be based upon the resume and unofficial transcripts submitted at the time of application. Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide a CSC approved evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency, with a course-by-course breakdown, prior to the closing date (see CSC foreign degree information). Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your education towards eligibility. All offers of employment are conditional subject to the applicant agreeing to and then passing a background check that may include fingerprinting.

HOW TO APPLY: If qualified, please submit a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #24-424 with desired location preference, a current resume and a copy of your final unofficial transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation (for education credit), to the Recruitment Coordinator via email at [email protected] on or before the closing date of December 5, 2024.

The “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires new public employees to reside in the State of New Jersey within one (1) year of employment. The Department of Law and Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.