Program Specialist Trainee
Position Details
Posting #: 26-00104
Title Code: 64491
Division: Civil Rights & Affirmative Action
Unit: Civil Rights & Affirmative Action
Range: P95
Position: 1
Issue Date: 11/5/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026
Location: Ewing
Salary: $53,281.62
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is seeking applications for candidates for the position of Program Specialist Trainee within the Division of Civil Rights & Affirmative Action, Civil Rights & Affirmative Action. Program Specialist Trainee are assigned a 40 – hour work week. Current starting salary $53,281.62 and after six months is $55,690.52. Standard workweek is Monday through Friday. The NJDOT currently offers a telework program, this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work at your primary residence outside of your assigned NJDOT work location. To be eligible for the program, you must first successfully complete your 4 – month working test period. Please note that the telework program is not guaranteed and is based on operational need. This position will be assigned to our newly created Employee Support and Workforce Development Unit and will be largely responsible for providing the necessary support to effectively develop, implement and manage departmentwide initiatives and activities that promote and ensure fairness, representation, acceptance and accessibility. This position may also be responsible for providing support to the division’s employee advocate, Internal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program and reviews of department programs, activities, and services to ensure equity and nondiscrimination.
Requirements
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.
- Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.
- OR Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
NOTE: “Professional experience” refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession’s concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- A degree in Social Work or Psychology
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong (verbal and written) communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; Some knowledge of employment laws and best practices
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employment matters;
- Ability to acquire the skills to build relationships and rapport with internal and external stakeholders;
- Some experience working with multigenerational, multicultural and multiethnic groups;
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey.
For more information regarding this position, please refer to: http://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/64491.htm
Benefits Package
As a NJ State Department, NJDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health Care (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care)
- Pension
- Deferred Compensation
- 13 paid holidays
- Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative days)
- Training & Tuition Aid Opportunities
To Apply
You must apply through the NJDOT website at: https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/about/employ/openings.shtm
Submit a complete packet by the closing date that includes the following documents:
- NJ State Application for Employment (Application instructions can be found at link above)
- Letter of interest
- Current resume
- Copy of unofficial transcript OR foreign degree evaluation
Important Notes
Proof of Degree: You must provide transcript or evaluation of your UNDERGRADUATE degree. Foreign Degree Evaluation: If you obtained your undergraduate degree outside of the US, you MUST provide a Foreign Degree Evaluation from a USA recognized evaluation service agency that includes a course by course evaluation in order to be deemed eligible. Failure to provide evaluation will result in your application being disqualified.
Incomplete Packets: Applicants MAY NOT be considered if they fail to provide all requested documents upon initial submittal or fail to follow instructions when submitting electronically. Applicants will be selected for an interview on the basis of their application/resume.
Current State employees: Any appointments made that involve movement may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional lists in their former unit.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. NJDOT does not provide sponsorship or accept student OPT/CPT program, F1 or H1B work authorization visas.
Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14 – 7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act.”
Reasonable Accommodations: NJDOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email dot – hr.ada@dot.nj.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case – by – case basis.
SAME Applicants: If you are under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC 609 – 292 – 4144, option 3.
New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer