Description

GOVERNMENT REPRESETATIVE 1 - DIRECTOR OF BOARDS AND APPOINTMENTS (Job Posting #170-26)

SALARY:  $98,048.35 - $143.278.17

NEW JERSEY

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF)
The Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of the Chief of Staff, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the Government Representative 1 – Director of Boards and Appointments position located in Trenton. This position may be eligible to work remotely for up to two days in a calendar week.

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination of all boards and committees in, but not of, DCF. This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Serve as the principal liaison between the Department and all boards, commissions, and committees affiliated with the Department, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and statutory mandates.
• Provide strategic oversight of board operations, member appointments, compliance requirements, and coordination of cross-board initiatives to advance child welfare outcomes across New Jersey.
• Direct and coordinate all board-related operations, including appointments, onboarding, compliance, communications, and administrative support.
• Establish and implement standardized policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability across all boards.
• Provide strategic guidance to board chairs and members to strengthen effectiveness, engagement, and adherence to ethical and legal standards.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing public boards and commissions.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in board governance, stakeholder engagement, and service delivery.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive reports on board activities, recommendations, and outcomes to the Chief of Staff, Commissioner, and external stakeholders as required.
• Supervise DCF staff assigned to support individual boards and committees.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree in Law, Public Administration, Social Work, Political Science, or a related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  Seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in government, nonprofit management, or related field. Two (2) of the years of experience must involve supervisory or managerial responsibilities.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following: 

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple advisory boards, commissions, or committees
• Knowledge of New Jersey State government operations, ethics requirements, and public meeting laws
• Strong understanding of child welfare systems and DCF programs
• Excellent project management, organizational, and coordination skills
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Experience with appointment processes and stakeholder engagement

RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only along with other supporting documents. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The Department of Children and Families provides many employee benefits, including but not limited to:

• Alternative Workweek Program*
• Deferred Compensation
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
• Pension
• Telework*
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Benefit Leave (Vacation, Sick, Administrative Leave)
• 13 Paid Holidays

*Pursuant to Department policy, procedures and/or guidelines

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

SAME APPLICANTS:  If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, you must submit any of the supporting documentation specified in N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.3 along with your resume by the closing date indicated above.

RESIDENCY LAW
Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at https://www.nj.gov/dcf/stay-connected/employment-opportunities/index.shtml.

TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name.  Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job opportunity and send the file to:

Email:  Job.Posting@dcf.nj.gov

NOTE: Applicants are required to submit a completed State of New Jersey Application for Employment with their resume at the time of application.  Failure to do so will result in disqualification for this position. 

The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.