Personnel Trainee

New Jersey Department of Health

Morris Plains (NJ)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

New Jersey Department of Health is seeking a trainee Personnel Assistant at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Morris Plains, NJ. The role involves on-the-job training in government personnel practices, performing routine tasks, and building practical personnel experience during a 12-month trainee period.

Advancement opportunities include positions such as Personnel Assistant 4, Personnel Assistant 4 Employee Relations, and Human Resource Consultant 1, subject to Civil Service procedures.

Qualifications

Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

On-the-job training in government personnel practices and procedures; performs routine work that provides practical personnel experience.

Job description

Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Applicants who Meet the Requirements

Posting expires on: 2026-09-18

Job Description:

DEFINITION:

Under close supervision of a Personnel Assistant 1 or other supervisory official, as a trainee and productive worker in a state department, institution, or agency, receives on-the-job training in government personnel practices and procedures and application; performs routine work that will provide practical personnel experience; does other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: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.

NOTE:Please refer to the Advancement section located at the bottom of this title specification for a comprehensive list of approved journeyman titles connected to this trainee title. Experience must be related to the journeyman title associated with the position.

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.

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

ADVANCEMENT

Appointees who successfully complete the twelve (12) month training period will be eligible for advancement to one of the following titles in accordance with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission procedures:Personnel Assistant 4, Personnel Assistant 4 Employee Relations, and Human Resource Consultant 1. The inability of an employee in this title to attain a level of performance warranting advancement to one of the titles listed above shall be considered as cause for separation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Job Description:

DEFINITION:

REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

ADVANCEMENT

As a NJ State Department, NJDOH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement*

Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

13 paid holidays

Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative leave days)

Telework*+

Alternate Work Week Program*++

*Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

+All Direct Patient Care and Operational Positions in the Psychiatric Hospitals are not Eligible to participate in the Telework Program.

++Programs that have 24/7 and direct care of clients will be excluded from the Alternate Work Week Program.

IMPORTANT NOTES

State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME) SAME APPLICANTS:

The SAME program applies to unclassified and non competitive titles only. If you are applying under the NJ \"SAME\" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC at 609) 292-4144, option 3.

PHEL Candidates:

If you are a candidate for a position in our Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, you may be subject to pre- and /or post-employment alcohol and drug testing.

Direct Client Care:

If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care in one of the State facilities/programs, you may be subject to pre-and/or post- employment drug testing/screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at the candidate's expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result, or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement, will not be hired.

New Jersey First Act:

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, the \"New Jersey First Act\", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

Resume Note:

Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

Authorization to Work:

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the Unite States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.

The New Jersey Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skill Requirements:

Skill

Skill Level

Required / Desired

Attention to detail Default Desired

be a collaborative team player who has proficient verbal and written communication skills, Default Desired

Job ID JOB0002885

Number of positions 1

Job Type Classified Non-Competitive

Minimum Education requirement Some College Courses