Dover · Morris County

Jobs & Employment Guide

Dover's compact downtown and regional transportation links create a job market that extends well beyond its municipal borders. Within town, public schools, municipal government, healthcare, restaurants, retail, professional services, construction and community organizations all contribute to local employment.

Dover Station also makes Morristown, Newark, New York and other employment centers accessible by rail, while nearby Rockaway, Randolph, Denville and the greater Morris County corridor expand the range of employers reachable by car or bus.

Employment GuideCurrent hiring snapshot
Town of Dover jobs
Dover Public Schools
Healthcare careers
NJ TRANSIT careers
Retail & hospitality
Skilled trades
Morris County jobs
Career help
Resume & interview tips
Employer advertising

Current Hiring Snapshot

These openings were visible on official employer or government career pages in late August 2026. Job status can change quickly, so verify that a posting is still accepting applications before applying.

Town of Dover

Chief Financial Officer

Full-time municipal finance leadership position involving budgets, general ledger, bank reconciliations, debt and cash management, grants, payroll and financial controls.

Salary: $130,000–$165,000
Requirements: Bachelor's degree, five years municipal finance/fiscal management experience, including one supervisory year, and NJ Certified Municipal Finance Officer certification.
Immediate Opening
Dover Public Schools

Part-Time Paraprofessionals

District support positions assisting students and classroom instruction for the 2026–27 school year.

Pay: $25.39–$27.39/hour
Schedule: 5.5 hours with unpaid lunch
Status: Until filled
Until Filled
Dover Public Schools

Behavior Technician (RBT)

Full-time Special Education Department paraprofessional/behavior-technician role supporting students with autism or behavioral challenges.

Pay: $28.39/hour
Benefits: Full benefits
Certification: RBT certificate or commitment to complete district-funded training.
Until Filled
Dover Public Schools

Lunch Monitors

Current 2026–27 openings include Dover High School, Dover Bridge Academy and Academy Street Elementary School.

Pay: $20/hour
Schedule: Up to 4 hours/day, Monday–Friday
Bilingual: Preferred
Until Filled
Dover Public Schools

Chemistry Teacher

Dover High School is accepting applications for a Chemistry Teacher for the 2026–27 school year.

Location: Dover High School
Date available: August 26, 2026
Status: Until filled
Until Filled
Dover Public Schools

Coaching Positions

Fall 2026–27 coaching listings include soccer, cross country, football, volleyball, cheerleading and unified sports.

Examples: Football Head Coach $10,542; Boys/Girls Soccer Head Coach $8,665; Cross Country Head Coach $7,510.
Until Filled
Morris County

Clerk 1 - Juvenile Facilities

Full-time clerical position with the Morris County Juvenile Detention Center.

Application deadline: September 1, 2026
Closes Sept. 1
Morris County

Planning Aide

Full-time opening with the County Office of Planning and Preservation.

Application deadline: September 11, 2026
Closes Sept. 11
Morris County OIT

Systems Analyst / Cisco Telecommunications Engineer

County IT role focused heavily on Cisco Unified Communications Manager and telecommunications systems.

Application deadline: September 30, 2026
Closes Sept. 30
Morris County

911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

Full-time public-safety communications role with ongoing applications.

Schedule: Public-safety shifts can include nights, weekends and holidays.
Ongoing Applications
Morris County

EMT / Paramedic

Per-diem openings with the Morris County Office of Emergency Management – Emergency Medical Services for certified and experienced EMTs and paramedics.

Status: Ongoing applications
Ongoing Applications
Job-posting caution: “Until filled” and “ongoing” positions can close without advance notice. Application deadlines can also be extended or changed. Always confirm the current posting on the employer's official career page before sending personal information.

Town of Dover Employment

The Town of Dover maintains its own Employment Opportunities page and accepts a general employment application for people who want their qualifications considered for future municipal openings.

Current Highlight: Chief Financial OfficerThe Town's current page lists an immediate full-time CFO opening at $130,000–$165,000 with municipal-finance experience and certification requirements.
General Employment InquiryApplicants may complete the Town employment application and deliver it to Human Resources for consideration when qualifications match future openings.
Municipal DepartmentsPotential employment areas include administration, finance, clerk services, code enforcement, construction, engineering, health, public works, recreation, police support and other municipal functions.
Human ResourcesTown Hall is at 37 North Sussex Street. Employment postings identify Victoria Dobrusin, Director of Human Resources, as the contact for current municipal hiring.
Town of Dover Employment Opportunities

Dover Public Schools Employment

Dover Public Schools is one of the largest employers based directly in the community. The district reports more than 3,600 students and approximately 500 employees, with openings spanning instruction, special education, student support, athletics and school operations.

TeachersCurrent late-August listings include high-school teaching opportunities such as Chemistry and Special Education/Science.
ParaprofessionalsThe district is currently advertising part-time paraprofessionals at $25.39–$27.39 per hour for the 2026–27 school year.
Behavior TechnicianA full-time Behavior Technician/RBT opening pays $28.39 per hour with benefits and district-funded certification training when needed.
Lunch MonitorsCurrent openings pay $20 per hour for up to four hours per day, with bilingual ability preferred.
Coaching & AthleticsPaid coaching and athletics positions include fall sports and unified-sports roles, generally posted until filled.
Substitute WorkSchool districts periodically hire substitute teachers, nurses and other support staff. Check the live district board rather than relying on an older posting.
Dover Public Schools Current Openings Dover Public Schools Human Resources

Healthcare & Community-Service Careers

Dover is a regional service center as well as a residential town. Healthcare and community organizations create employment in clinical care, medical administration, behavioral health, dental services, pharmacy, outreach and social services.

Zufall HealthHeadquartered at 18 West Blackwell Street, Zufall operates medical, dental, behavioral-health and pharmacy services in Dover and across northern and central New Jersey. The organization maintains an active careers program.
Health-Center RolesPotential career areas include physicians, nursing, dental, behavioral health, medical assistants, front-desk operations, patient services, billing, outreach, pharmacy and administration.
AmeriCorps PathwayZufall's 2026–27 AmeriCorps program includes Dover as a service location. The August 21, 2026 application deadline has passed, but the program can be useful to watch for future service years.
Community OrganizationsDover's nonprofit and human-service network can create opportunities in family services, education, food access, housing support, immigration services and community outreach.

Commercial and nonprofit employer names are provided as local employment context. Standard NJTGO references do not include direct employer website links unless an eligible advertising placement is used.

Retail, Restaurants, Hospitality & Small Business

Not every local job appears on a major job board. Dover's downtown and Route 46 corridors support many small employers that may recruit through storefront notices, referrals, social media or direct applications.

Restaurants & BakeriesServers, cooks, prep staff, counter staff, dishwashers, delivery workers, bartenders, bakers and managers are common local restaurant roles.
Groceries & MarketsCashiers, stock associates, produce workers, deli/bakery staff, receiving and supervisors can be found in Dover's grocery sector.
Retail & Personal ServicesDowntown shops, salons, repair businesses and service providers create customer-service and skilled-service work.
Hotels & HospitalityDover-area lodging can create housekeeping, front-desk, maintenance, breakfast-service, management and guest-service opportunities.
AutomotiveDover has a substantial automotive-service sector with potential roles for technicians, tire installers, body technicians, service writers and support staff.
Construction & TradesLocal contractors and property-service businesses employ electricians, plumbers, carpenters, HVAC workers, laborers, painters and maintenance staff.

NJ TRANSIT & Transportation Careers

Dover Station makes transportation employment particularly relevant to the local workforce. NJ TRANSIT currently states that it is hiring across rail, bus, corporate, police and skilled-trade career paths.

Railroad CareersNJ TRANSIT hires for positions such as Assistant Conductors, Locomotive Engineers, maintenance, signals, infrastructure and operations support.
Bus CareersBus operations include drivers, mechanics, servicepersons, dispatch, maintenance and support. Current recruitment materials describe signing bonuses for qualifying CDL/CDL-permit candidates.
Skilled TradesNJ TRANSIT specifically recruits in automotive, electrical, HVAC, welding, engineering and construction-related areas.
Corporate CareersProfessional opportunities include IT, finance, planning, project management, communications, procurement, HR and other corporate functions.
NJ TRANSIT Careers

Morris County Government Jobs

Morris County's official jobs portal listed 21 openings on August 29, 2026. County employment is governed by New Jersey Civil Service rules, and deadlines vary by position.

Clerical & AdministrativeCurrent examples include Clerk 1 positions in Juvenile Facilities, Mosquito Control and Community & Behavioral Health Services.
Planning & Public WorksCurrent openings include Planning Aide and several Mosquito Control positions.
Information TechnologyThe County is recruiting a Systems Analyst/Cisco Telecommunications Engineer through September 30, 2026.
Human ServicesA Social/Family Service Worker Trainee position is currently posted through September 11.
Public Safety911 Public Safety Telecommunicator and EMT/Paramedic applications are listed as ongoing.
Other County AgenciesThe County jobs page also points applicants to the Sheriff's Office, Prosecutor's Office, Morris County Vocational School District, County College of Morris and Morris County Park Commission.
Morris County Current Jobs

Free Career Help: Morris One-Stop Career Center

The New Jersey Department of Labor's Morris One-Stop Career Center provides free job-search and training support at 13 Emery Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869.

Career Navigation

Individual job-search guidance, counseling and re-employment assistance.

Resume & Interview Help

Resume assistance, interviewing support and access to computers, internet, phones, fax and copying resources.

Training

Job-training services, HSE preparation, ESL classes and tuition-waiver resources are available through the Randolph location.

Specialized Services

Services include support for veterans, mature workers age 55+, individuals with disabilities, displaced homemakers and youth ages 16–24.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · Phone: 862-397-5600
New Jersey One-Stop Career Centers

Build a Stronger Dover Job Search

Start With Official SourcesFor government, school and public-agency roles, use the employer's own career page so you see the current deadline and application requirements.
Match the ResumeAdjust the resume summary and skills section to the specific position instead of submitting one unchanged document everywhere.
Read Minimum QualificationsCertifications, degrees, licenses, civil-service status and driving requirements can eliminate an application before experience is reviewed.
Use Bilingual SkillsSpanish-English bilingual ability is particularly valuable in Dover's schools, healthcare, customer service, government and community-service settings.
Check Small Employers DirectlyRestaurants, shops, automotive businesses, contractors and professional offices may hire without maintaining a sophisticated online careers portal.
Expand the RadiusDover Station and nearby highways put additional employment centers in Morristown, Rockaway, Denville, Parsippany and beyond within reach.

Commuting Expands the Market

A Dover job search does not have to stop at the town line. Rail, bus and highway connections can widen the practical search area while still allowing a Dover resident to remain locally based.

By RailDover Station connects toward Denville, Morris Plains, Morristown, Summit, Newark, Hoboken and New York depending on the service.
By BusNJ TRANSIT routes serving the Dover area provide additional connections within Morris County.
Nearby Employment CentersRockaway's retail/commercial district, Randolph, Denville, Morristown and Parsippany add healthcare, education, retail, government and corporate opportunities.
Hybrid WorkFor office, IT, finance and professional roles, a rail-accessible location can make hybrid schedules more practical even when the employer is outside Dover.

Job Scam & Application Safety

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Official Employment Resources

Town of Dover

Current municipal openings and general employment application.

Town Employment
Dover Public Schools

Live teaching, support, athletics and school employment postings.

School Job Board
Morris County

County government openings, deadlines and Civil Service information.

Morris County Jobs
NJ TRANSIT

Rail, bus, skilled-trade, police and professional career opportunities.

NJ TRANSIT Careers
Morris One-Stop

Free job-search, training, resume and interview assistance in Randolph.

One-Stop Career Centers

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