ELECTION FINANCE ANALYST

                                                UNCLASSIFIED
                                                NJSA 19:44A-6
 
 DEFINITION

 Under direction of the Legal or Deputy Legal Counsel, oversees
 investigations and work of the investigative staff pursuant to NJSA
 19:44A-6b; identifies violations of the Reporting Act and other
 statutes under the Commission's jurisdiction; is responsible for the
 legal and factual sufficiency of investigations; recommends
 prosecution consistent with law, Commission policy and due process;
 does other related duties.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Oversees the investigation and review activities to detect and enforce
 compliance with the New Jersey Campaign Contributions and Expenditures
 Reporting Act, and other statutes under the Commission's jurisdiction.

 Oversees the conduct of investigations to ensure that alleged
 violations are supported by sufficient evidence, and that due process
 requirements for investigative subjects and witnesses are met.

 Conducts investigations and prepares reports as required

 Reviews and evaluates the investigation reports prepared by
 subordinates; determines whether recommendations are appropriate based
 on the application of statutes, facts, objectives, Commission policy,
 and legal sufficiency.

 Reviews, evaluates and provides recommendations for civil and monetary
 penalties consistent with requirements of the Reporting Act,
 Commission guidelines, and the factual and legal conclusions of the
 investigation.

 Develops and implements methods for the conduct of investigations, for
 the collection and preservation of evidence, for the analysis of
 financial documents, and for taking witness statements and sworn
 testimony; alters investigative methods and practices as required by
 new and/or amended legislation.

 Utilizes computer technology to assist in the presentation and
 evaluation of financial data collected during the investigation, and
 in the analysis of multiple contributor information relevant to
 contribution limit violations.

 Oversees and participates in the preparation of questions and the
 taking of testimony and witness statements during the course of an
 investigation.

 Oversees the review and analysis of financial documents.

 Responds to public inquiries; reviews correspondence prepared by
 investigative staff.

 Oversees a record keeping system for investigations.

 Reviews and evaluates employee performance and conduct, and 
 has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing,
 promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of staff.

 Reviews and evaluates requests for investigations submitted by 
 various sources; recommends whether sufficient cause exists to 
 open an investigation.

 Prepares and supervises the preparation of reports and correspondence
 in the course of official duties.

 Assigns investigative staff.

 Provides status reports on investigations and related activities to
 executive staff.

 Establishes and maintains liaison and cooperative working
 relationships with investigative staff of other agencies.

 Plans, develops and conducts audits of candidates, political party
 committees and lobbyists.

 Reviews and evaluates all investigative subpoenas; trains
 investigative staff in preparation and issuance procedures; prepares
 pleadings to be filed with Superior Court in the enforcement of
 investigative subpeonas and defense against motions to quash
 investigative subpeonas.

 Appears in Superior Court on behalf of the Commission in connection
 with litigation of subpeona enforcement matters.

 Conducts legal research for preparation of pleadings in subpeona
 enforcement matters, and for administrative hearings.

 Prepares complaint pleadings to enforce compliance with the applicable
 laws and regulations.

 Appears as the Commission's attorney in administrative hearings;
 prepares motion papers and other documents and presents the
 Commission's case; engages in settlement negotiations

 Provides assistance to other Commission attorneys as required.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by
 the agency, office or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EDUCATION:

      Graduation from an accredited law school with Juris Doctor (J.D.)
 or a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) degree.

      EXPERIENCE:

      Five (5) years of experience involving the review, analysis,
 evaluation and interpretation of statutory requirements in a business
 or government organization, including the audit and/or investigation
 of their applications and responsibility for enforcement.

      LICENSE:

      Appointee must be licensed to practice as an Attorney at Law 
 in the State of New Jersey.

      Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
 New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of this
 position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
 related units.

 Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they
 can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable 
 accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be made because it 
 would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be 
 eligible.

 CODES: 31/X31 - 31625           MCK            02/08/03