Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Department of Transportation


Our Benefits


We want you to live your best life while you are at work and outside of work! NJDOT offers a vast selection of health and dental plans, paid time off,employee development and tuition reimbursement programs and other compensation benefits that you are able to mix and match to meet your current and future needs.




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Insurance Benefits

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  • Medical - Several affordable and expansive health plans to fit your budget and healthcare needs

  • Dental - Two plan options to cover all of you and your dependents dental care

  • Vision - Available to ALL eligible employees! No fee to participate and you're able to participate even if you decline health care benefits!

  • Tax$avings Plans - Save your money where it counts! The Tax$ave plans let you set aside pre-tax dollars to pay certain medical, dental, dependent care, or commuting costs.

  • NJWELL - Programs designed to put money in your pocket simply for taking care of YOU!

Work Life Balance

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  • Sick leave - Employees earn 15 days of sick leave per year. Unused sick days accumulate from year to year with no limit on accumulation.

  • Vacation - Employees earn 12 days of vacation per year. After five years of employment, the employee is credited with 15 days per year; after twelve years 20 days; and after twenty years 25 days. One year's allowance of unused vacation leave may be carried over to the next year.

  • Administrative Leave - Employees earn one half day per month during initial employment, up to three days. The employee is credited with three days per year thereafter. Administrative leave may be used for personal business and can be used in conjunction with vacation leave. Administrative leave does not accumulate.

  • Modern Hybrid Work environment - Telework is a formal work arrangement that allows eligible employees to perform their work from an offsite location up to two days per week.

  • 13 Paid Holidays.

Education Benefits

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  • Professional Engineering Design Experience (PEDE) Program - The PEDE program will offer engineering staff that have a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university, who do not currently have design responsibilities, the opportunity to work alongside a PE-licensed colleague to gain the design experience required to obtain their own PE license while remaining on the job at NJDOT.

  • Tuition Aid & Reimbursement Program - NJDOT offers tuition reimbursement for eligible employees who successfully complete coursework or training, outside of work hours, that is directly related to their current job or career.

  • Continued Training & Education.

Retirement Benefits

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  • New Jersey Employees Deferred Compensation Plan - Take control of your retirement with a variety of investment options

  • State Administered Retirement Systems - Start planning for your future without even lifting a finger.

  • Group Life Insurance - Provided at NO cost to you!

  • Long Term Insurance Care - Coverage for when the unexpected happens.


For more detailed information, please visit the State of NJ - Department of the Treasury - NJDPB | SHBP for Active Members

Last updated date:May 23, 2024 1:52 PM