RENT REGULATION OFFICER

 DEFINITION

   Under direction, ensures that local ordinances and rules regarding
   rent regulation are enforced; does related work as required.

   NOTE: The definition and 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.

   NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills.

   07831 - Bilingual in Spanish and English
   SPECIAL SKILL
   Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate 
   in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

   Collects information and analyzes the housing problems of the
   community to prevent increases in rents which are exorbitant,
   speculative, and unwarranted.

   Determines the internal organization of the rent leveling office and
   formulates necessary rules and regulations.

   Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and
   evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective
   recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of
   subordinates.

   Gives appropriate assignments and instructions to subordinates,
   provides them with advice and assistance when difficult or unusual
   problems arise, and checks their work to see that proper procedures
   are followed.

   Provides the necessary information to members of the rent regulation
   board and determines the vacancy rate of multiple dwellings housing
   space in the community.

   Correlates and summarizes all pertinent information regarding
   properties subject to rent regulation and presents such information,
   using narrative, comparative statements, and other related data, to
   the rent regulation board at a public hearing.

   Supplies information and assistance to landlords and tenants relative
   to community rent regulations and helps them to comply with the
   provisions of such regulations.

   Makes the best use of available funds, personnel, equipment, and
   supplies.

   Resolves complaints between tenants and their landlords.

   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:

         Satisfactory completion of sixty (60) semester hour credits at
   an accredited college or university.

         NOTE: Applicants who do not meet the above educational
   requirements may substitute additional work experience as described
   below on the basis of one (1) year of experience being equal to
   thirty (30) semester hour credits.

        EXPERIENCE:

        Three (3) years of experience involving the investigation of
   consumer complaints, one (1) of which shall have been in a
   supervisory capacity.

        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.

   KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

   Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and local regulations relative
   to the control of rents.

   Ability to organize assigned tasks and develop effective work methods
   and to prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports containing
   findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

   Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate information pertaining to
   the housing needs of the community and prevailing rental practices
   and to recommend appropriate policies and procedures thereon.

   Ability to develop and issue suitable work assignments and to provide
   subordinate employees with appropriate instruction, guidance, and
   advice.

   Ability to interpret local regulations and policies pertaining to
   rents and to establish and maintain effective relations with
   employees, tenants, landlords, and public officials.

   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, speak, understand, or 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 the essential functions of the job after reasonable
   accommodation is made to their known limitations. 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(s) which
are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
05681
L
C
  
N/A
23
-
07831
Bilingual In Spanish And English
L
C
  
N/A
23
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 6/21/1996