i work in technology and i can tell you that most of the tech jobs listed and their budgeted salary is why people in tech hate going into government. you get paid nearly half what a private sector job would pay and you have to fight 10 times harder to get budgets to work on projects. whoever takes that CTO job better have the patience of a saint.

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I bet Yvonne is one these government agents

of course they they do, constantly and post to shape the conversation, some you likely can figure out when they pop up, some not.

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Wanted: CTO to run this

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I wonder if someone at city hall monitors or occasionally reads the posts in JCList. I find it interesting that they got rid of the ridiculously low salary range previously posted for the CTO/CIO position and now have a more accommodating "Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. " That is much more realistic. But, I do have to wonder, how politically feasible/realistic would it be for City Hall to pay their CIO a salary that would dwarf that of the mayor. There is no way a competent CIO can be had for 120K. I think a salary closer to 200K would be necessary to attract a good, top notch candidate. Can the mayor and city council swallow that pill? I wonder.

BTW, thank you jerseymom for posting this information!

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As of today, the employment page at City Hall notes two new jobs (as shown below) and the header indicates that it was updated as of August 2014. So it appears that yes, City Hall has jobs in several different areas, and they ARE hiring.

Employment Opportunities (last updated August 2014)

Public Information Officer

The City of Jersey City is seeking a Public Information Officer for an exciting position working in municipal media relations. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, significant experience with social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube), solid writing skills and will be expected to work nights and weekends on a regular basis. Some experience with media relations is required, though the right candidate will be trained for the position.

The candidate should be able to handle confidential topics, be able to work with a diverse community, serve as the primary media contact for a specific city department, and work closely with the mayor?s communications office. This opportunity would be ideal for a recent graduate with a degree in public relations, communications, journalism, political science or related field, and an interest in urban and community affairs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-responding to press inquiries
-handling breaking news requests
-drafting statements for the media
-drafting press releases
-updating social media content
-updating website content

To apply, please forward a cover letter, resume with references, and brief writing sample to Jennifer Morrill at JenniferM@jcnj.org to be considered further.

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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Introduction
The City of Jersey City, NJ seeks candidates for the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), to envision, direct, and oversee the use of Information Technology throughout Jersey City.

The successful candidate will bring experience, enthusiasm, creativity, and leadership in supporting the Mayor?s vision of making Jersey City the best mid-sized city in America through the innovative use of Information Technology.

Responsibilities
Build an excellent technology team of 15-30 staff members through recruitment, training, and ongoing job appraisal.

Develop a roadmap of long term and short term goals that align with the Mayor's vision for the City, including concepts identified by the technology transition report.

Provide quarterly updates to the IT Advisory Committee.

Determine and implement city-wide and public facing technology initiatives by consulting with department/division directors, conducting surveys, forming focus groups, soliciting community feedback, benchmarking best practices, and engaging in data driven strategic planning.

Serve as a key technology stakeholder for the expansion and improvement of public safety technology.

Evaluate all requests for Information Technology, including but not limited to hardware, software, training, and consulting services.

Develop policies and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient allocation and use of Information Technology throughout the City.

Manage IT help desk services, including service level agreements (SLA) to ensure adequate initial response and final resolution times for service requests.

Establish benchmarks and ensure maximum up-time for the City's local and wide area networks, including voice and data.

Evaluate all existing Information Technology contracts. Develop RFP and bid specifications for additional IT products and services as needed.

Participate in professional development opportunities such as membership in professional organizations or attending seminars/trade shows.

Administer IT operating and capital budgets responsibly in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in an area related to Information Technology, Management/Administration, or Public Administration.

Master?s Degree and/or other relevant degrees/certifications strongly preferred.

Skills and Experience:
Management experience in planning, evaluating, and directing information processing organizations, including management of online communication networks. Public Sector experience desirable but not required.

Other:
New Jersey residency required. Jersey City residency preferred.

Compensation
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. Standard Jersey City health and retirement benefits package included.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The City of Jersey City is an "Equal Employment Opportunity" Employer. It expressly prohibits any form of discrimination, including unlawful and prohibited harassment, based upon race, creed, color, natural origin, ancestry, sex or gender identity, or a typical hereditary cellular or blood trail, religion, age, handicap, or disability (to the extent covered by New Jersey or federal statutes), marital status, sexual orientation, genetic test to the City, political activities or political affiliations, except provided by law, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law (collectively referred to as "Protected Characteristics"), including but not limited to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1, et seq.), as well as in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (as amended), and the New Jersey Civil Service Act

How to Apply
Please fill out the Employment Application Form (save or print as a PDF), and send it along with a resume, cover letter, and any other relevant materials to: employment@jcnj.org.

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That's interesting - I wonder who filled all of those jobs and when?

But there are actually two openings in Jersey City - and this is a good site to check daily about civil service openings:

Symbol: M0667S
Title: FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR
Issue Date: 08/06/2014 Closing Date: 08/27/2014
Jurisdiction: JERSEY CITY Salary: $16,800.00 - $58,110.00 Per Year
Num. of Positions: 1 Workweek: 25 Hours per week

Symbol: M0664S
Title: RADIO REPAIRER
Issue Date: 08/06/2014 Closing Date: 08/27/2014
Jurisdiction: JERSEY CITY Salary: $9,800.00 - $41,378.00 Per Year
Num. of Positions: 1 Workweek: 40 Hours per week

NJCSC JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

These jobs have apparently been filled (and yeah, great work keeping the site updated, HR and IT teams). So, apparently, they found people to work for those wages.

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Man you should see what the federal government does. They pay for new systems that are total garbage since lowest bid and then have to pay more money to the contractor they bought it from to fix it, LOL! And it always cost a couple of million more than was originally estimated.

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This is what happens when you cheap out when hiring IT people. You end up with crappy systems that do not deliver on their goals.

I sent this to a friend who might of been a good fit for the Mayor's aid role. He called up the city and apparently the website has not been updated in a while and there is not a single opening currently available.

Either they found some people interested in those salaries or decided to just not hire anyone.

The fact that the information on the website is so dated is not encouraging.

I put away money into my retirement accounts that is as much as the entire low end gross salary of a few of those tech positions. And I am not a super specialist of any kind.

The tech and engineering offered salaries are pitiful.

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It is a guarantee if you sign up for these government jobs now, you will not get the pension promised at the end of the day. The pension system is unsustainable.

Therefore you can't give it much consideration when making your job choice. If you do you will be very sorry later on.

Competent server techs make quadruple that in this area. The benefits can't bridge that gap. Even the plumber entry is a joke. Helpers make more than that. A real plumber is at least triple that, IF the benefits are golden.

The only jobs with halfway decent ranges are the office and outside staff. The rest are in wishful thinking land. Actual real engineers or qualified tech workers will not work for that pittance.

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Even when you factor in the "perks" of government jobs (job security, pensions and benefits) the salary being offered (for IT-related jobs) are not competitive, or comparable. The salaries listed are about half for the same job in the private sector.

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Most of these positions don't compete with private industry. Some people like the security, regular hours and convenience of a local-government job. Plus, the pension and benefits are far richer than what they'd get at a private employer, so the total comp is really understated in these salary ranges.

Server tech at under $35K? Good luck with that. That's not even Help Desk salary level.

Good luck trying to find a Chief Technology Officer by offering between 75K and 125K!! I work in the field, and that salary wouldn't get you a good employee for a staff-level position.


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The City of Jersey City is currently seeking qualified applicants for the positions listed below. To apply for any of the below positions, please fill out the Employment Application Form (save or print as a PDF), and send it along with a resume and cover letter (and any other relevant materials) to employment@jcnj.org.

Please submit a separate application for each desired position and include job title in email subject line.

A completed application does not guarantee a position with the City and this list is subject to change at the discretion of the City and without notice.

Link to Application Page/Job Listing Specifics


Accountant $45,000-$55,000
Budget Officer $55,000-$75,000
Clerk $25,000-$35,000
Electrical Inspector $42,000-$52,000
Elevator Inspector $42,000-$52,000
Fire Code Inspector $42,000-$52,000
Plumbing Inspector $42,000-$52,000
Health Aide $22,000-$30,000
Health Inspector $34,000-$46,000
Part Time Lunch Aide $10/hr
Program Dev. Specialist $35,000-$48,000
Chief Technology Officer $75,000-$125,000
Computer Server Tech. $25,000-$35,000
Programmer $42,000-$52,000
Telecom Specialist $35,000-$43,000
Aide to the Mayor $40,000-$60,000
Deputy Mayor $85,000-$105,000
Architect $60,000-$75,000
Carpenter $27,000-$35,000
Civil Engineer $60,000-$80,000
Construction Inspector $40,000-$50,000
Draftsman $32,000-$40,000
Environmental Engineer $55,000-$70,000
Mechanical Engineer $60,000-$80,000
Park Attendant $25,000-$33,000
Plumber $27,000-$35,000
Traffic Engineer $55,000-$75,000
Tree Climber $38,000-$50,000
Tree Trimmer $25,000-$33,000
Director - JCRA $120,000-$140,000
Director-Community Development $75,000-$95,000