Description
Lead Statistical Assistant (Administrative Specialist 1)
Job # 2026-13159
If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
SALARY: The salary range for this position is $50,776.88 to $80,037.83 for Schedule A, and $50,776.88 to $76,035.93 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.
When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an Administrative Specialist 1 for the Quantitative Research Unit of the Data Analytics, Research, and Statistics (DARS) office. The selected individual will enter data into, produce reports on, and validate statistical information on judicial reporting and reserved matters. The selected individual will also assist the Chief in reviewing and editing internal and external publications to ensure adherence to the Unit’s internal style guide.
This position will benefit from a detail-oriented person with Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and data entry experience. The selected candidate will also assist in modernizing the monthly statistical reporting, analyzing statistical trends, and analyzing interactive dashboards.
REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 3 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
Example of Duties
- Enters data into a front-end system. Produces and validates reports from the system. Recommend updates and improvements to the system, as needed.
- Collects monthly reports, collates and analyzes them, including validating Tableau or PowerBI dashboards.
- Reviews reports for grammar and style and ensures the internal Style Guide is applied to reports.
- Reviews new and existing reports and works with the relevant teams to ensure that the reports meet both style and accessibility standards.
- Tracks incoming statistical and research requests and conducts quality control on the reports.
- Provides input into the design of additional data dashboards and new and ad hoc statistical reports.
- Collaborates with the Information Technology Office and Automated Trial Court Services Unit on plans for data system updates, as needed.
- Documents data analysis and reporting techniques to ensure they can be replicated.
- Facilitates the reporting of New Jersey statistics to internal and external stakeholders.
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
Qualifications
Three years of experience performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document or information processing and/or scheduling meetings or appointments.
Ability to use a keyboard, no minimum speed.
Note: Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
Experience editing tables in Excel, visualizations in Tableau/PowerBI, and reviewing manuscripts before publication is preferred.
Supplemental Information
Driver's License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.
HOW TO APPLY:
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court, including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.
The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
