Government Affairs Representative jobs in Hackensack, NJ

Scope of Eligibility: Application will be accepted from all New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs employees & Outside Applicants who meet the requirements listed below. Selection will be made from among the best qualified.

Job Description: Under the close supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, agency, or institution, learns to perform front-line and behind the scenes customer and other support services involving the review, processing and issuance of agency documents; provides information to customers regarding department/agency programs and services; does other related work as required.

Civil Service Commission Requirements

License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

ADVANCEMENT: Applicants must successfully complete the six (6) month training period will be eligible for promotion to the title of Agency Services Representative 1, in accordance with NJ Civil Service Commission procedures.

Residency: Pursuant to the “New Jersey First Act” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), newly hired public employees are required to reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one (1) year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenships to the United States.

Veterans’ Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran’s Preference/status, you must establish Veteran’s Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran’s Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit https://nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service/preference

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31,285.88 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person