Government Jobs In New Jersey
These are federal government jobs located in New Jersey, taken daily from USAJOBS, the federal government's official job site. Open any job for its full announcement, pay as published and closing date, then apply on USAJOBS. New Jersey state, county and city jobs are not listed here; this page explains where to find them.
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Federal job postings appear here after the daily update from USAJOBS has run.
Federal Jobs In New Jersey
The list below shows current federal jobs with a duty location in New Jersey, newest first. Every job has its own page here with the announcement number, salary range as published and closing date, and you apply on USAJOBS.
Federal job postings appear here once the daily USAJOBS update has run.
To apply, you need a login.gov account and a USAJOBS profile with your resume. Read the announcement's qualifications and who may apply sections first, and start well before the closing date.
Federal Jobs Hiring Near Me In New Jersey
Each listing shows its duty station, and some announcements cover several locations in New Jersey or across the country. Pick the location closest to you when the application asks for your preferred duty station.
Remote Federal Jobs Based In New Jersey
Remote federal jobs list their location as Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) on USAJOBS, so you can do them from New Jersey. A telework-eligible job is not the same thing: you still report to an office on a schedule the agency sets.
Federal job postings appear here once the daily USAJOBS update has run.
New Jersey Government Jobs Hiring Now
The government jobs hiring now on this page are federal jobs in New Jersey, not jobs with the New Jersey state government. Set up government job alerts to get new federal postings in New Jersey by email.
Government Jobs Entry Level In New Jersey
For federal jobs near me entry level searches, look for announcements at the lower GS grades. USAJOBS says a high school diploma or three months of general work experience can generally qualify you for jobs from GS-1 to GS-4. Students and recent graduates can also apply through the Pathways Programs, which the announcement marks in its this job is open to section.
Government Jobs No Experience In New Jersey
USAJOBS says some federal jobs require no experience, while others require years of specialized experience. Look for federal government jobs open to the public at the lowest grades, and check the qualifications section of each announcement.
Government Jobs In New Jersey By City
Federal jobs in New Jersey are usually located where agencies have offices, bases, hospitals, parks or field stations. Each listing above shows its city, and the city pages below list private sector jobs in the same places.
None of the 50 largest U.S. cities is in New Jersey; search any town in the state from the search box above.
State Jobs In New Jersey
This site does not list New Jersey state government jobs. Jobs with New Jersey state agencies are posted on the state's own job portal, which you can find from the official New Jersey state government website, usually through a link named careers, jobs or work with us.
That portal is where to apply for state jobs in New Jersey, and many states use their own application form. State agencies follow the state's own hiring rules, which differ from federal rules on USAJOBS.
New Jersey State Jobs Near Me
State job portals usually let you search by county or city, so you can see state agency jobs close to you. Your state workforce agency's job bank and American Job Centers also list public and private jobs near you.
Local Government Jobs In New Jersey
County, city and school district jobs are posted on each local government's own website, usually under human resources or careers. Some sheriff's offices and other departments recruit through their own pages.
City and state jobs are separate employers with separate applications, so you apply to each one on its own site. The difference in state jobs vs county jobs is mostly the employer and the pay and retirement plan, not how you search for them.
Federal Jobs Pay In New Jersey
Most white-collar federal jobs are paid on the General Schedule, which has 15 grades with 10 steps each. Most GS employees also get locality pay, which depends on where the job is, so pay for the same grade can differ between areas of New Jersey.
Every listing on this page shows its salary range as published in the announcement. OPM publishes the current pay tables for each locality area.
What Are State Jobs In New Jersey: Common Questions
State jobs are jobs with New Jersey state agencies, boards, commissions and state universities. Federal jobs are with U.S. government agencies; the comparison of state job vs federal hiring comes down to the employer, where it posts jobs and the rules it follows.
What Federal Government Jobs Are Hiring In New Jersey?
The list at the top of this page shows the federal jobs open right now in New Jersey, newest first, with each job's closing date. Government jobs near me hiring searches work best when you filter by your city and apply early.
Are State Jobs Government Jobs?
Yes. State jobs are government jobs with a state's own agencies and universities, while federal jobs are with U.S. government agencies. The difference in federal vs local government jobs is the employer, where the jobs are posted and the hiring rules each one follows.
How To Apply For State Jobs In New Jersey?
Go to the New Jersey state government's official website, find its careers or jobs link and apply on the state's job portal using the form it asks for. If you are not sure what is the website for state jobs, the state's main website links to it.
What State Jobs Are Hiring In New Jersey?
Current New Jersey state agency openings are listed only on the state's own job portal, not on this site. The federal jobs in New Jersey on this page are a separate group.
Are State Jobs Hard To Get?
It depends on the job and the number of applicants, and each state sets its own process. How long do state jobs take to hire also varies by state and agency, so read each posting for its closing date and next steps.
How Much Do State Jobs Pay?
Each state sets its own pay plans, so check the pay in each posting on the state's job portal. For federal jobs in New Jersey, the listings on this page show the salary range as published.
What State Jobs Are Entry Level?
Titles and requirements differ by state, so search the state's job portal for words such as trainee, assistant, clerk or entry level. Read the minimum qualifications in each posting before you apply.
Government Jobs In Nearby States
Federal jobs in nearby states may be within commuting distance, and some federal announcements list duty stations in several states. The links below cover all federal jobs and other ways to search.