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Drag_On66 OP t1_j6mmlls wrote
I am hearing the benefits are top tier I need top tier benefits right now, also that sucks so regardless you’ll start low that’s insane
Dreurmimker t1_j6mnhck wrote
The health benefits are good. You can negotiate the step that you start on if they do offer you a position.
Dreurmimker t1_j6mr1bo wrote
With 10 years of experience you can probably start in the middle of that range. But, also I wanted to add that not every agency that hires for the state uses the civil service board. The NJ department of labor and NJ OHSP are two that maintain their own job boards. Look them up directly for more jobs.
Drag_On66 OP t1_j6mrp35 wrote
Thanks for this, that helps
ShallowFreakingValue t1_j6mvi4p wrote
Welcome to government/union employment!
banders5144 t1_j6mm65a wrote
State job salaries are not based off your experience, rather the position you applied for should have the salary poster already.
Also I have a comp sci degree living in NJ with over 10 yrs exp. Is there not a private sector job you can find, or, you specifically want this job?
Drag_On66 OP t1_j6mmfvv wrote
I’m currently in a private sector the problem is the healthcare suck, money great but healthcare suck
scarbunkle t1_j6msdfp wrote
If you're interested in staying private sector, insurance companies LOVE their benefits. I'm in software development for insurance and my pay is like fine but I've always had comical amounts of health coverage, great 401k match and like 20 days of PTO.
Drag_On66 OP t1_j6mss8f wrote
I’m interested in whatever gives me the best offer for my family
onecuewithtea t1_j6nmm9h wrote
Every agency has those IT specialist positions, some with different starting salaries. Make sure you browse all agencies to compare. Also, you can apply to IT specialist 2 or 3 position if they are available. You will easily climb up with your experience.
Drag_On66 OP t1_j6nno1k wrote
Thank you currently doing that now
jersey_girl660 t1_j6mmxp8 wrote
The benefits are really good yes but the pay is low. Can’t pay bills with healthcare unfortunately. However unlike some jobs you have a very defined raise plan and it can be easy to move up(again depending on what you do etc)
Drag_On66 OP t1_j6mndrk wrote
That’s true but I’m trying to get an idea on this specific sector the range is public and according to their doc it’s between $58,031.09 - $82,157.57 I’m just trying to see where I would fall based on my experience
ohsnaaaaap t1_j6mss9b wrote
It’ll start at 58k.
Drag_On66 OP t1_j6msz2o wrote
If it does I’ll have to negotiate because that’s not a livable wage for a family man
ohsnaaaaap t1_j6mtd5p wrote
Unfortunately it’s not negotiable. You do get two pay raises as a new employee each year and after a year you can apply for promotions. The only way to get more money is through title changes.
Drag_On66 OP t1_j6mtiga wrote
Title change, interesting I guess I’ll just hear what they say to me in a month from now and I’ll circle back to this thread
Miraculous_Heraclius t1_j6myv5z wrote
From private sector you can start around step 4, so probably upper 60s would be my guess
Dreurmimker t1_j6mmd4k wrote
It’s based on pre-defined steps and experience. Chances are you’ll start out on the low end of the range and work your way up with annual-ish step increases.