104-25 Assistant Commissioner

The Department of Children and Families seeks a proven leader to serve as Assistant Commissioner (AC) overseeing DCF’s Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit, Office of Conflict Investigations, and Youth Residential Licensing. 

DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner in a state department, institution, or agency, within a broadly defined area of objectives, formulates plans to accomplish programs of the department; may provide advice to the Commissioner to assist in policy formulation and other policy matters; coordinates and integrates departments initiatives to achieve set goals and objectives; manages staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required. 

REQUIREMENTS 

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. 

EXPERIENCE: Nine (9) years of professional experience dealing with administrative work requiring independent interpretation of rules, regulations, and policies; dealing with the general public; governmental agencies or other business enterprises, five (5) of which shall have been in a managerial capacity. 

RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility. 

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. 

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “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 (609) 292-4144, option 3. 

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. 

NOTE: APPLICABLE SPECIAL RE-EMPLOYMENT LIST ESTABLISHED AS A RESULT OF A LAYOFF WILL BE USED BEFORE ANY APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE