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NEW JERSEY CIVIL
SERVICE
General notes:
- Openings listed with The NJ Dept. of Personnel are available online or by telephone (609) 777-0916. This agency ceased publishing its monthly "Test Announcements" several years ago.
- This is NOT a complete list of all civil service openings. Jobs that require state licenses may be included on the list but may be advertised as any other private sector job. Complete list of NJ licensed occupations.
- Information/applications for law enforcement and firefighter jobs are listed separately.
- Some municipalities do not hire based on the "Merit System," aka Civil Service. NJ local merit system jurisdictions (p. 63...counties, towns, school districts, housing authorities, etc.)
About the job listings:
- Jobs are listed in order by closing date (i.e., most recent jobs first). You can sort by job title and geographical regions. Morris & Essex counties are considered "northern" region.
- Click on the job to find out the details regarding location, salary and application procedures. Each job has a link for detailed job description, including required education, experience, and credentials.
- You cannot apply for these jobs online, you must print off an application and mail it in. The DOP promises to make online applications available soon.
FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE
General notes:
- USAJobs is a full-service employment site operated by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. It is a *one stop shop* for all federal civil service openings. You can search for jobs, upload your resume, and be notified of new openings via e-mail. Free!
- If you know the agency you would like to work for, you can go directly to that agency's Web site. Most post job listings and career opportunities. Links to Federal agencies.
- Some specialized opportunities run separate Web sites: Army-Civilian jobs
About the job listings:
- Jobs are searchable by type (senior executive, professional/administrative, clerical/support, skilled/unskilled labor), agency, and state. IT, part time, student, and summer jobs are grouped separately.
- Jobs are listed in date order (recent postings first). Job descriptions and application information is provided.
- You can download the application form (OF 612) and mail it in. Submittable online applications are not available at this time. The SF 171 is obsolete.
NEW JERSEY CIVIL SERVICE TESTS
Job/Testing FAQs, NJ
Dept. Personnel
- When are civil service tests given?
- That depends upon the position you are applying for. The only test that is given on a regular basis is the Clerical Assessment. Upcoming tests are announced on the NJ Dept. of Personnel's Web site. Scan the site regularly for any jobs that interest you. Instructions for application and testing are provided on the job listing.
- Are tests required?
- If you apply for a civil service job you may be required to take a standardized test. Some jobs, however, are graded on education and experience.
- Must I take a test before I am hired?
- Depending upon the job and the situation, it is possible to be hired "provisionally." This means when the test is called you will be expected to fill out the paperwork and (if it is called) take the test.
- Do civil service lists expire?
- It depends upon the job. If you want to know if you are still on a list, call (609) 292-4144.
- How can I get study guides for the exams?
- Neither the federal or NJ governments publish position-specific "official study guides" or release copies of old tests. The only exceptions? NJ law enforcement and firefighter jobs. The State does publish this general Multiple Choice Exam Orientation Guide. There are several commercial publishers that sell profession-specific study guides. The largest firms are Arco, Barrons, and National Learning Corporation. No library in this area owns a complete set of these study guides. Your librarian can help you identify the study guide you need and borrow it for you.
- Who can I call if I have questions regarding my certification/application?
- Call the NJ Dept. of Personnel Information Center: (609) 292-4144
Morris County Library
28 September 2007