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1. Public Policy Specialist

Manage incoming legislative inquiries, route to appropriate staff in the Department, and draft responses to appropriately address the

inquiries. Review and analyze proposed legislation and public comments received on proposed agency rules to determine how they

may affect department policies and programs and provide written comments that document the department’s position. Participate in

short and long-term engagements to develop policies and draft regulations by analyzing emerging issues and trends, explain the

rationale of the rulemaking to interested parties and implement the regulatory requirements. Manage the internal legislative bill

comment process by collaborating with the Department’s various divisions. Provide high-quality research and analysis in support of

policy development and develop policy recommendations. Participate in Policy and External Affairs, Commissioner’s Office, and

external stakeholder meetings; take notes as needed. Support Regulatory Officer with preparation of administrative decisions and

Pay

Here’s how the job’s pay aligns with your profile.
$81,688.72 – $116,313.16 a year

 
Location

New Jersey
 
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REQUIREMENTS

(APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree and one or more years ofa combination of established excellence in academics and/or professional achievement; proven leadership ability and potential for

further growth; demonstrated commitment to public service; effective written communication skills as demonstrated by writing

assignment; evidence of effective teamwork or experience in a field appropriate to the position.

NOTE: Applicants may utilize college credits in combination with the indicated experience to meet the job requirements. These

credits will be applied on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

LICENSE: Appointees 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.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: ADDITIONAL NOTES: The SAME program allows candidates who identify as having a significant

disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. For more information about the

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• A promotable eligible exists within the unit scope
• A promotional list exists within the unit scope
• An open competitive list exists

Please submit a resume and any required documents (licenses, certification and/or transcripts) along with a letterof interest, including a phone number, by the closing date to:

Resumes may be mailed to:

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

Office of Human ResourcesHR24-0141101 South Broad StreetPO Box 800Trenton, New Jersey 08625

Or

Online application available at: https://njdcaportal.dynamics365portals.us/dca-services/public-job-postings

Interviews will be granted based on resume

• NOTE: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act,” all new public employees are
• required to obtain principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one (1) year of employment. UNLESS OTHERWISE

EXEMPTED FROM THE LAW.

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SPECIAL AGENT/INVESTIGATOR 3 – SCI

• Under the direction of the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Counsel, or other supervisory officer of the State
• Commission of Investigation, conducts confidential and sensitive investigations and inquiries of a diverse and complex
• nature to expose governmental waste, fraud, abuse and mismanagement, as well as the identity and activities of
• organized criminal groups and enterprises consistent with Commission resolutions. Serves on investigative teams
• consisting of counsel, accountants, analysts and other investigative staff with a moderate degree of independence and a
• significant degree of supervision to detect non-compliance with or violation of New Jersey State statutes, administrative
• codes and other rules of conduct or laws.
• Cooperates with other law enforcement officials in this state and in agencies of the United States government and other
• states as appropriate and in accordance with the Commission’s mandate.
• Authorized to exercise all the powers and rights of a peace officer in the investigation of assigned matters and further
• empowered to act as a peace officer for the detection, apprehension and arrest of offenders against the law.

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.

Pay

Here’s how the job’s pay aligns with your profile.
$84,000 – $123,360 a year
 
Location

New Jersey
 

• and directs the course of an investigation or surveillance when warranted by circumstances. Advises supervisors on the
• results and progress as appropriate.
• Develops inferences and recommends investigative strategies based on review of evidence, testimony, investigative
• reports and other resources. Recommends investigative information requirements in order to plan, prioritize and
• implement investigative plans, targets or case strategies.
• Conducts routine interviews and conferences with representatives of government agencies, organizations, businesses
• and other parties to obtain relevant information.
• Assists in authorized surveillances, searches and seizures as required.
• Assists in the collection, cataloging, accountability and security of evidential, investigative and intelligence information
• from various sources. As required, assists in the development of detailed and comprehensive subpoenas and schedules
• of records required to further investigations.
• Prepares accurate detailed investigative and intelligence reports of interviews and observations which effectively

• communicate findings, conclusions and recommendations. Weighs facts impartially and accurately and states them
• clearly, concisely and objectively, orally or in writing. Assists in the preparation of presentations or status reports as
• directed.
• Directly assists Counsel and contributes to the planning and preparation for proposed witnesses in Commission public or
• private hearings. Prepare questions or areas of questioning and demonstrative exhibits and evidence to be used in
• proceedings.
• Participates in private and public hearings as required. Provide factual testimony at public hearings on evidential
• material, investigative findings and recommendations for action as required. Observes proceedings and provides
• assistance to Counsel.
• Maintains, updates and monitors the input, retrieval and purging of essential computer data, intelligence files and
• records relating to investigative activities in accordance with the Commission’s policies and intelligence guidelines.

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Maintains or develops effective liaison and working relationships with international, federal, state, and local agencies
and entities on matters of mutual interests and advises supervisors of possible impact on other enforcement actions and

Commission investigations.

• Obtains, develops, manages and maintains sources of relevant information which can assist the Commission in meeting
• its goals.
• Informs supervisors and investigative staff of developments, new or revised procedures, legislation and new
• investigative techniques.
• May assist in the preparation of plans and specifications for equipment, supplies and information system requirements
• to include the justification for budget requests.
• Maintain knowledge and familiarity with policies, procedures, regulations, precedents, investigative technique and other
• matters related to the technical and administrative aspects of investigative assignments.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems, audio
• and video equipment, communication devices and other equipment utilized by the Commission.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

• Three (3) years experience in conducting and organizing criminal, intelligence or organized crime investigations, or
• background-type investigations which should have included the review and analysis of modern business, financial and
• accounting records.

Note:

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute an additional four (4) years of experience
as indicated above.

Note:
A Master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated experience.
Note:

• Applicants are required to have successfully completed training required to be authorized to carry and qualify
• with firearms as required by New Jersey State statute and regulations. Applicants will be further required to re-
• qualify with required firearms on a semi-annual basis and successfully complete ongoing training and other
• qualification requirements.
• Note:
• Applicants accepting employment as Special Agents with the State Commission of Investigation are required to
• adhere to certain current employment restrictions and a secrecy agreement.

License:

• Appointees 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.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after
• reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would
• cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Resumes will be accepted through August 30, 2024.