NOTICE OF VACANCY - DEADLINE EXTENSION
Reference Number: DOE-023-25
Title: Planning Associate 1 (School Facilities Project Reviewer)
Range/Title Code: P26/72623
Salary: $80,755.57 - $118,678.17
Position Number: 653367
Issue Date: August 28, 2025
Closing Date: October 24, 2025
Core Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Trenton, New Jersey
Division: Division of Finance and Business Services, Office of School Facilities
DESCRIPTION
Under direction of the Director, Office of School Facilities, assists in
developing short and long-term education and/or financial plans; assists in
conducting analyses and evaluations of curricula and other education programs,
surveys, needs assessments, and related research; assists in the establishment,
maintenance, and evaluation of program and fiscal data related to state and
federal aid, grant applications, and allocations; performs mandated regulatory
functions; works with some independence in areas of assignments; and performs
other related work as required.
Responsible for managing and reviewing Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP) and
School Facilities Project Application submissions from school districts in
compliance with the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act
(EFCFA) and related regulations. Duties include coordinating corrections,
issuing formal correspondence, and assisting with submissions. Also responsible
for training district personnel and consultants on the "Blueprint" web-based
reporting system, scheduled for release in Fall 2025.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in
Education or related field.
Note: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute
additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30)
semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of college. Applicants
wishing to substitute additional experience for the required Master’s degree,
must possess a total of six (6) years of combined education and experience, in
addition to the required experience cited above.
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of experience in education administration, planning, research,
program evaluation, or finance.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree or higher, in Public Administration, Education, Architecture,
Engineering, or a related field; experience in school facilities and capital
project planning, including interpreting site and floor plans; familiarity with
the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act (EFCFA) and N.J.A.C.
6A:26; experience with Salesforce; and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As a NJ State Department, NJDOE 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 (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework
• Alternate Work Week Program*
*Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING
In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September
1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within
one (1) year of employment.
Applicants must meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job
specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job
specification through the Civil Service Commission’s website
info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/72623.htm [https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/72623.htm].
Interested candidates may apply via: https://www.nj.gov/education/careers/
[https://www.nj.gov/education/careers/].
AUTHORIZATION TO WORK
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to
the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs
Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide
sponsorships for work visas.
SAME APPLICANTS
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: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml
[https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml], email: CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov
[CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov], or call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144,
option 3.
EOE/AA STATEMENT
The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer,
has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person
because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry,
age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership,
familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood
trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability,
physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in
the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
