Technical Assistant Personnel (Payroll Specialist) (Open to Current State of New Jersey Employees Only)
New Jersey Department of Education • Trenton, New Jersey • Full Time
Posted on Wed, May 13, 2026
Notice of Vacancy
Reference Number: DOE-008-26Title: Technical Assistant Personnel (Payroll Specialist)
Range/Title Code: R17/41135
Salary: $53,807.27 - $78,268.07
Position Number: 012063
Issue Date: May 12, 2026
Closing Date: May 26, 2026
Core Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Trenton, New Jersey
Division: Division of Administrative Services, Office of Human Resources
Description
Under the general direction of a supervisor in the Office of Human Resources, supervises a subordinate unit in the performance of complex technical duties and/or performs paraprofessional responsibilities for prescribed technical projects or programs requiring the independent application of Civil Service Commission and Department of the Treasury rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to varying situations.The successful candidate will be assigned to the Compensation and Benefits Unit where they will be responsible for regular and supplemental payroll, may participate with leaves of absence, health benefits, and ECATS; and performs other related work as required.
Requirements
Education
Completion of sixty (60) semester hour credits from an accredited college or university.Experience
Two (2) years of experience in technical, clerical personnel work involving the application of procedural rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Note: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.
Preferred Education/Experience
2 years experience with regular and supplement payroll, PMIS and ECATS
Employee Benefits
As a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including:• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework*
• Alternate Work Week Program*
*Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
Open to the Following
In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.Employees serving in a permanent capacity in a competitive title who meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job specification through the Civil Service Commission’s website info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/41135.htm.
Interested candidates may apply via: https://www.nj.gov/education/careers/.