REGULATORY OFFICER 2
DEFINITION:
Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official or other designated official in a state department, institution, or agency, functions independently on routine issues, and assists with respect to complex regulatory matters, formal and informal, both legislative and quasi-judicial in nature, including matters related directly to administrative procedure and policy matters considered by the agency; does other related duties as required.
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:
Drafts, coordinates, and revises rules, regulations, and orders that may be required to implement the statutory authority, powers, and duties to effectively regulate programs and activities.
Formulates policies and procedures governing the conduct of all formal proceedings in uncontested cases or pursuant to agreement between the Office of Administrative Law and the department or agency; submits them to management for review.
Assists the supervisory official in advising the department or agency and staff regarding the application of various federal and state statutes.
Advises the supervisory official regarding the format and content of official minutes.
Conducts legal research.
Analyzes and evaluates legal documents, rules, regulations, and/or legislation.
Reviews and analyzes regulatory matters in a government agency.
Assists in coordinating formal hearings conducted by staff members.
Assists in formulating policies and procedures covering all investigations as directed by the department or agency.
Participates in investigations conducted on behalf of the department or agency.
Reviews formal decisions, orders, and reports to ensure their compliance with appropriate laws as they affect the administrative and regulatory functions of the department or agency; and that they conform to established department policy and precedents.
Assists the supervisory official in coordinating activities with the Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Law and Public Safety.
Assists the staff in the performance of their duties which are affected by the regulatory and legal responsibilities of the department or agency.
Assists in coordinating activities and functions involving the department or agency with other state and local government agencies.
As directed, advises the department or agency regarding procedures to be followed at public forums and field interviews in which members of the staff confer with the public.
Evaluates testimony and proofs to facilitate the presentation of testimony in state and federal courts and agencies.
As assigned, assists in the preparation and review of contracts between the department or agency, the State of New Jersey, and independent consultants.
As assigned, evaluates and advises on policy statements issued affecting its jurisdiction.
Coordinates and oversees the implementation and enforcement of the department or agency's rules and regulations.
Helps review and advise the department or agency and staff regarding decisions, orders memoranda, correspondence, penalty settlements, and other instruments prepared by the staff prior to adoption or issuance.
Assists in evaluating initial decisions issued by Administrative Law Judges that must be considered and decided by the department or agency.
Drafts decisions and orders adopting or modifying initial decisions of Administrative Law Judges.
Prepares clear, accurate, and informative reports.
As assigned, advises the department or agency members and other supervisory officials on regulatory precedents to assure policy continuity and legal sufficiency regarding all formal decisions.
Recommends responses to informal inquiries regarding jurisdiction or policy of the department or agency.
Establishes and maintains essential records, reports, and files.
Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information system used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree.
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience performing any of the following: conducting legal research; analyzing, reviewing, and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, legislation, and/or regulatory matters.
OR
Two (2) years of experience as an attorney.
LICENSE:
Appointee must be eligible to practice as an Attorney-At-Law in the State of New Jersey.
Appointee must possess a current Certificate of Good Standing issued by the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners, or other license to practice law issued by any state in the United States.
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 the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the techniques and procedures necessary in the conduct of regulatory matters.
Knowledge of agency jurisdiction, function, and programs.
Knowledge of legal terminology.
Knowledge of federal and state agencies' policies relating to the department’s or agency's jurisdiction.
Knowledge of state and federal statutes governing the operation and regulation of public utilities and/or regulated industries and their interpretation and application to specific situations.
Ability to analyze and interpret regulatory laws, rules, and policies and apply them to specific cases.
Ability to draft statutes, rules, regulations, decisions, orders, and reports.
Ability to prepare extensive official correspondence.
Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative legal documents, memoranda, summaries, and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain essential records, reports, and files.
Ability to learn how 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, speak, 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 if they can perform the 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.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
