N.J. Stat. § 54:1-8: Assistants; employment, duties and compensation

The commissioner may appoint, subject to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, such clerical, technical and other assistants as may be necessary and prescribe their duties. He may fix the compensation of all appointees, subject to the appropriations made therefor, and subject to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, except where otherwise provided by statute.