SPFHS-2026-24 Principal Clerk Typist

Scope of Eligibility

Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work in the Division of State Forest Fire Service & Forestry and meet the requirements below.

About the Role

Under supervision, types and also performs routine, repetitive, clerical work of a varied nature; does other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and filing related to the Private Lands forest management program, including correspondence to over 1,300 landowners enrolled in Farmland Assessment program.
• Correspondence to consultant foresters, municipal tax assessors, and other State, federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations.
• Generate the annual report for municipal tax assessors.
• Provide office staffing and perform other duties related to the Private Lands forest management program.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in clerical work including typing.
• Note: Successful completion of a clerical training program with a minimum of 700 classroom training hours or 30 semester hour credits in secretarial science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of experience indicated above.
• Coursework must include keyboarding skills, methods, and procedures; other courses may include, but not be limited to, office procedures, word processing, and business English.

Preferred Skill Set

• Knowledge of NJAC 18:15, NJAC 7:3 as well as Microsoft Access, ESRI ArcMap required.
• Ability to cohesively and coherently correspond with landowners, state and federal agencies, and consultant foresters is preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Benefit Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Alternative Workweek Program*
• Telework*
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Commuter Tax Savings Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement**

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 citizenship to the United States.

Veteran's Preference

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.