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POSTING #: 26-00099 TITLE: Analyst Trainee TITLE CODE: 55301 DIVISION: Operations UNIT: Statewide Maintenance Engineering & Technical Ops RANGE: P95 POSITION: 1 ISSUE DATE: 11/2/2026 CLOSING DATE: 11/16/2026 LOCATION: Ewing SALARY: $58,222.22 WORK WEEK: 40 hours

 

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is seeking candidates for the position of Analyst Trainee within the Division of Operations, Statewide Maintenance Engineering and Technical Operations - Contract Administration Unit. Analyst Trainees are assigned a 40-hour work week. Current starting salary is $58,222.22 and after six months is $60,876.32. 

 

The Contract Administration Unit of Statewide Maintenance Engineering and Technical Operations works with management to ensure delivery of the fiscal year Capital Program for Operations Maintenance. As a member of the Contract Administration Unit, you will have the opportunity to be part of a team overseeing a yearly program of 50+ contracts valued at over $300 Million dollars. These Contracts are essential to the maintenance and effective operation of New Jersey's Transportation System. From bridge deck repairs to roadway resurfacing to drainage system repairs, the condition of New Jersey's transportation infrastructure relies on the Contract Administration Unit to put in place the Contracts needed to get this work done. Through hard work and dedication, the Contract Administration Unit strives to enhance the quality of life for the traveling public and be a positive force in fulfilling the NJDOT's Commitment to Communities.

 

This position will perform work under the supervision of a supervisory official in the Contract Administration Group for Operations Support that typically includes, but are not limited to the following tasks:

  • Participating in the preparation, review and administration of various contracts and contract related documents.
  • Compile, write, and prepare technical specifications for maintenance contracts.
  • Review existing contract specifications and suggest/make changes when necessary.
  • Review Department-wide Baseline Document Changes and incorporate them into maintenance contract special provisions when appropriate.
  • Conduct research work in connection with the development of contract specifications.
  • Coordinates with various Headquarters and Regional Operations Personnel in connection with the development of contract specifications.
  • Organize and maintain a contract specification records file.
  • Establish and maintain various assigned spreadsheets and databases.
  • Participates in data collection and preparation of reports.
  • Perform tasks and carrying out quality assurance and quality control measures for documents and procedures related to OPRA Requests, Contract Litigations, Concept Development Requests, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's), Treasury Contracts, Utility Agreements and Invoices, Maintenance Work Orders, and Records Management.
  • Assist with Records Management/Retention.

REQUIREMENTS

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

License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

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.

Preferred Skills

  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently in both independent and group settings
  • Highly Organized
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
  • Proficient in technical writing with specific experience in the writing of special provisions for construction contracts.
  • Proficient in incorporating Baseline Document Changes into Standard Specifications.
  • Experience with compiling, analyzing, and presenting large sets of data.

For more information regarding this position, please refer to: http://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/55301.htm

BENEFITS PACKAGE

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

  • Health Care (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care)
  • Pension
  • Deferred Compensation
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative days)
  • Training & Tuition Aid Opportunities

TO APPLY

You must apply through the NJDOT website at: https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/about/employ/openings.shtm

Submit a complete packet by the closing date that includes the following documents:

  • NJ State Application for Employment (Application instructions can be found at link above)
  • Letter of interest
  • Current resume
  • Copy of unofficial transcript OR foreign degree evaluation

IMPORTANT NOTES

Proof of Degree: You must provide transcript or evaluation of your UNDERGRADUATE degree. Foreign Degree Evaluation: If you obtained your undergraduate degree outside of the US, you MUST provide a Foreign Degree Evaluation from a USA recognized evaluation service agency that includes a course-by-course evaluation in order to be deemed eligible. Failure to provide evaluation will result in your application being disqualified.

Incomplete Packets: Applicants MAY NOT be considered if they fail to provide all requested documents upon initial submittal or fail to follow instructions when submitting electronically. Applicants will be selected for an interview on the basis of their application/resume.

Current State employees: Any appointments made that involve movement may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional lists in their former unit.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. NJDOT does not provide sponsorship or accept student OPT/CPT program, F1 or H1B work authorization visas.

Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act."

NJDOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email dot-hr.ada@dot.nj.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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

New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer