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Division Director
Ewing, NJ
Job Description
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Public Posting
POSTING #: 24-00085
TITLE: Division Director ISSUE DATE: 3/5/2024
TITLE CODE: CLOSING DATE: 3/26/2024
DIVISION: Office of Government & Community Relations LOCATION: Ewing
UNIT: Office of Government & Community Relations
SALARY: $138,000.00
DESCRIPTION
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is accepting applications for candidates interested in the
position of Director, Office of Government & Community Relations.
The Office of Government & Community Relations' (OCR) purpose is to promote and maintain an open exchange of
communication between NJDOT and the public - consisting of elected officials, interested citizens and stakeholders
related to NJDOT projects, operations and services. Additionally, OCR facilitates public involvement throughout the
NJDOT project delivery process. OCR also handles NJDOT's formal and email correspondence and responds
to constituent inquiries, concerns, or complaints.
The OCR Director position reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff and works as part of and in collaboration
with the members of various NJDOT interdisciplinary teams to bring projects to successful completion.
The Director will also be responsible for staff management and development; they should help develop
a positive workplace culture that emphasizes quality work, continuous improvement, and high performance.
The Director will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of OCR, including but not limited to:
* Preparation and/or oversight of the coordination, creation, and mailing of official public notices and letters
of invitation to all affected parties.
* Oversee the preparation and maintenance of the stakeholder database.
* Maintain project status information, affording the opportunity to advise and direct public/private groups
on transportation projects.
* Promote community outreach through informal municipal visits.
* Communicate community feedback to NJDOT management.
* Schedule and conduct internal meetings with subject matter experts.
* Schedule and conduct public information meetings related to NJDOT projects.
* Ensure follow - up before and after every public forum.
NJDOT currently offers a telework pilot program, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work
at your primary residence outside of your assigned DOT work location. This program doesnot supersede the "New Jersey First Act",
which requires newly hired NJDOT employees to establish, and maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
New hires will not be eligible for the telework pilot program until they successfully complete a 4 - month working test period.
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REQUIREMENTS
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
A Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field is preferred, and may
be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Experience: Ten (10) years of related experience in the development and execution of community development
programs, community relations, or project management related to community development. A minimum of three (3) years
of which should include supervisory and/or managerial experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid US driver's license as occasional instate travel is required.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to work with the public.
Exceptional writing presentation and public speaking skills.
Project planning and management.
Experience writing and editing.
Familiarity with government and/or transportation.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience as indicated on a year - for - year basis.
OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING: General public and State employees.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE GRANTED ON THE BASIS OF THE RESUME.
As a New Jersey State Department, NJDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package including Health Care (medical,
prescription drug, dental, and vision care), Pension, Deferred Compensation, paid holidays, and Benefit Leave.
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. The State of New Jersey does not provide
sponsorship or accept F1 Student or H1B 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.
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 and instructions can be found at link above)
*Letter of interest
*Current resume
*Copy of unofficial transcript OR foreign degree evaluation
IMPORTANT NOTES
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.
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.
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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.
New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1 year
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