SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE

DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Executive Service (SES) Classification is composed of 
those positions in New Jersey State Government with managerial, 
policy executing, and/or policy influencing responsibilities.
SES positions are designated by the departments, with the advice
and consent of the Commissioner of Personnel, and approved by
the Merit System Board.  These positions have significant influence
on the department's/agency's direction, mission, priorities, major
goals and objectives and, most commonly, have significant control
over substantial resources and/or responsibility for a major program
operating organizational unit.  SES positions may report to other 
SES or unclassified positions at an equal or higher level.

The assignment of positions to specific levels of SES should reflect
the levels reached by the Career Service within the department, as
well as the degree and level of policy influence and execution SES
will represent.

Influence means the access a member of the SES has to those who
set policy for the operation of state government.  Access, in turn, is
conditioned upon the ability to research and articulate various policy
options and their implications.  Further, influence in enhanced by the
ability to weigh and recommend the best all around alternative(s).

Execution means accountability and responsibility for resource
management, including physical, fiscal, and human resources.

Influence: Routine and significant access to cabinet 
and subcabinet level policy makers.

Execution:  Directs major department program(s).

REQUIRMENTS:

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is 
expected.  An advanced degree in management, administration, 
or other areas related to the particular position would be helpful.

Five (5) years of supervisory/managerial experience and a variety 
of management experiences and organizational responsibilities 
would be helpful.

Successful completion of the Certified Public Managers (CPM) 
Program will be a factor in selection.  Participating in any portion 
of the CPM program or related programs would be helpful.

Evidence of major professional accomplishments is required, as 
is demonstrated ability in communication and leadership skills.

Demonstrated managerial skills, including such factors as 
inter-personal skills, decision-making, problem analysis and 
creative thinking, administrative judgment, delegation, 
managerial, or financial control, interdepartmental cooperation/liaison, 
development of subordinates and organizational awareness are required.

Specific requirements may be waived by the Commissioner of 
Personnel with sufficient justification.

TITLES:

All SES positions will be allocated to the title SES.  Departments 
will determine what descriptive title shall be used for SES positions.

COMPENSATION

SES titles will follow the SES compensation plan as determined by 
the Department of Personnel rules and the Commissioner of Personnel.

CODE:   98/M98  -  90752             CAH                   9/18/95