App for Employment

Before you begin

Job applicants are considered for all positions regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any disabilities. The State of New Jersey does not tolerate discrimination or sexual harassment. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prevents employers from discriminating against people with disabilities who are qualified for a job. The State will make reasonable accommodations during the employment process, such as testing and interviews, as well as in the work environment to enable people with disabilities to do their job and participate equally with coworkers without disabilities. If reasonable accommodations are needed, you must inform us. You may be required to submit documentation to support this request. To request an accommodation for the application or interview process, please email DOLADAUnit@dol.nj.gov. 

As you complete the application, keep the following in mind:

  • To apply, please thoroughly complete the application and attach all required documentation (i.e. transcripts, certifications, etc).
  • If possible, please save attachments in a PDF format.
  • If any information is missing, or inaccurate, your application may not be considered for the position.
  • In the event you are unable to finish your application, you can save your progress and come back to finish.
  • Once you have completed your application, click "Submit".
  • A valid email address MUST be included with your application. This will enable you to receive updates regarding the application.  Please check your SPAM/JUNK folder and mark the email as safe. 
  • If you experience problems, have questions or technical difficulties, please email JobAppQuestions@dol.nj.gov.
  • Candidates with physical or mential impairments that impact their ability to participate in the competitive hiring process may apply for positions at NJDOL through the Civil Service Commission's SAME Program. Click here for more information about this program.
After successfully (re)submitting an application, DOL Human Capital Strategies Department will review it. You will receive emails about the status of your application. Please check your email regularly for any updates.

Job Posting Information & Applicant Information

IMPORTANT! Your application may be disqualified because the closing date has passed.

Job Posting Information

In what regions of the state are you willing to work? Check all that apply:
Indicate your preferred work schedule(s). Check all that apply:

Applicant Information

MAILING ADDRESS:

Physical Address (if different from mailing address above):

SAME Program

Are you applying through the SAME program?
Clear

Click here for more information regarding this program.

IMPORTANT

You MUST upload a copy of one of the following approved SAME eligibility documents:

Schedule A hiring letter
-- OR --
Schedule B NJ letter for NJ Designated State Agencies
-- OR --
Schedule B NJ Letter for NJ Licensed Medical Providers
-- OR --
Social Security Administration (SSA) Approved Eligibility Letter
-- OR --
US Department of Veteran Affairs Service Connected Approved Eligibility Letter

NOTE: there is an upload button specifically for this document in the ATTACHMENTS section of this form.

Additional Applicant Information

Are you at least 18 years old?
Do you have a driver's license that's valid in New Jersey?
Do you possess a Commercial Driver License?
Are you either a U.S. citizen or an alien authorized to work in the U.S.?
Are you a veteran?
Have you established Civil Service Veteran's Preference with the NJ Civil Service Commission between April 1, 1980 and March 1, 2001 or with NJ Department of Military & Veterans after March 1, 2001?
Are you now or have you ever been a member of any Public Employee's Retirement System?
Have you ever worked or attended school under a different name?
Are you currently on a special or regular reemployment list, or any list resulting from an examination administered by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission?

Education & Skill History

Please list all vocational, technical, correspondence schools, colleges and universities you have attended. If employed, be prepared to provide supporting documentation of schools attended. Attach additional sheets if necessary.

Select the highest grade of school you have completed.

High School Information

Did you graduate?

College/University - Undergraduate

Did you graduate?

College/University - Graduate

Did you graduate?

Other Formal Training (including Military)

Did you graduate?

Skills

Typing Skills?
Stenography Skills?

Employment History

List all employment starting with present or last position and work back, including military experience.

Current or Most Recent

Were (Are) You a Supervisor?
Full Time/Part Time

Second Most Recent

Were (Are) You a Supervisor?
Full Time/Part Time

Third Most Recent

Were (Are) You a Supervisor?
May we contact all employers/supervisors listed?

General Information & References

List all employment starting with present or last position and work back, including military experience.

General Information

Are you engaged in any business activity or employment that you plan to continue if employed by the State? If yes, your outside employment will be subject to further review regarding conflicts of interest.

References

List three people unrelated to you whom we may contact for information concerning your qualifications.

Supporting Documents

Please upload all relevant documentation into this section (resume, cover letter, transcripts, etc.). Click the "Select Files" button, which will open up your File Explorer.

Select the file(s) you wish to upload and then hit Open.

Alternatively, you can also drag and drop the selected file(s) directly from your File Explorer to the blue "Select Files" button. 

Once the file(s) have been uploaded, the name of the files will be displayed below. You can delete any of the files by hitting the x button.

S.A.M.E PROGRAM ATTACHMENTS:

IMPORTANT - As you have indicated in the job application that you are applying through the SAME program, you MUST upload any one of the following approved SAME eligibility documents:

Schedule A hiring letter
-- OR --
Schedule B NJ letter for NJ Designated State Agencies
-- OR --
Schedule B NJ Letter for NJ Licensed Medical Providers
-- OR --
Social Security Administration (SSA) Approved Eligibility Letter
-- OR --
US Department of Veteran Affairs Service Connected Approved Eligibility Letter

Click the "Select Files" button, which will open up your File Explorer.

Select the file(s) you wish to upload and then hit Open.

Alternatively, you can also drag and drop the selected file(s) directly from your File Explorer to the blue "Select Files" button. 

Once the file(s) have been uploaded, the name of the files will be displayed below. You can delete any of the files by hitting the x button.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INFORMATION FORM

The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce and in doing so become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State government. In order to judge the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, as well as comply with Federal and State reporting requirements, we ask that you take the time to answer a few brief questions.

This form is not part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision. Any information submitted on this form will be considered confidential and will be filed separately by the agency’s affirmative action officer.

The State of New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. The New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace provides that applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, sex/gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, atypical heredity cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States or disability.

Sex Assigned at Birth
Gender
Ethnicity: (Please Select One)
Race (Please Select One)
American Indian or Alaska Native Additional Information (Please select one below):
Asian Additional Information (Please select one below):
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Additional Information (Please select one below):
White Additional Information (Please select one below):
The EEOC has recently updated its data collection requirements to allow employees who may be of two or more races to identify themselves. If you are of more than one race please identify them below. Two or More Races: (If applicable, select the two or more races with which you identify)

Signature

I understand that if I plan to engage in other business or employment while working for the State in any of its Departments or Agencies, prior approval will be necessary before accepting employment since there may be restrictions in accordance with the New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law and/or the State, Department or Agency Code of Ethics.

I authorize my former employers to release any information they may have concerning my employment record and I release the State of New Jersey and all previous employers listed above from all liability whatsoever that may issue from securing this information. I further authorize representatives of this agency to verify any and all information contained in this application, including education, and to review any and all criminal history, military and disciplinary records of any source.

I CERTIFY that the information on this application is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misleading or incorrect information may render this application void and be just cause for immediate termination if employed.

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