PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2 REGULATORY PROGRAMS DEFINITION:
Under the supervision of a Program Specialist 3 or 4, Regulatory Programs, or other supervisory official in a State department or agency, takes the lead over professional and/or technical staff engaged in program activities; performs professional, administrative and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of regulatory programs designed to ensure public safety, health and welfare, and/or to protect the environment; does related work as required.
SPECIAL NOTE: An incumbent in this class conducts in-depth analysis, reviews program proposals, evaluates and monitors program activities, and prepares recommendations aimed at developing, implementing, or modifying regulatory programs. Tasks are assigned with limited supervisory direction; incumbents at this level have greater responsibility and latitude to organize assignments and may recommend methods needed to achieve objectives. Incumbents may provide guidance to lower level staff.
NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills.
644835 - 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:
Takes the lead and performs various administrative, analytical and professional work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of regulatory programs designed to protect human health and welfare, public safety, and the environment
Takes the lead over professional and/or technical staff engaged in program activities; under supervision, assumes responsibility for assigning tasks and reviewing the work of other employees
Participates in the analysis of proposed or existing legislation mandating regulatory programs and may provide recommendations for changes in such legislation
Researches, collects, and disseminates information regarding the assigned program
Compiles data and prepares reports leading to the development and/or enforcement of State and local regulatory programs
Participates in the planning, coordinating, implementing and upgrading of existing programs in assigned area
Participates in developing rule proposals and adoption documents to implement programs in assigned area
Conducts onsite evaluations or audits to ensure compliance with prescribed codes, regulations and/or contract terms; prepares related reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations
Researches funding sources, develops and reviews grant applications, and writes proposals; negotiates and monitors contracts or grants
Responds to requests for information regarding program activities or requirements
Conducts surveys or other studies to help identify program needs
Participates in the development and/or implementation of department/agency initiatives
Prepares informational materials such as manuals, guides or handbooks
Establishes business relationships with potential funding sources via phone call, visit, and/or letter of inquiry
May develop and monitors program evaluation strategies
Monitors local regulatory programs funded through registration and inspection fees to ensure that funds are being efficiently utilized
Serves as a program liaison to a variety of parties including federal, State and local government officials
Plans and conducts program outreach and promotional activities
May train staff involved in program activities
Collects and prepares documents to be used in State litigations against individuals or parties, who are determined to be in non-compliance with applicable codes, including memorandums, briefs, subpoenas, investigation reports and inspection reports
Prepares charts, tables, and/or other graphic representations needed for the planning, operation and implementation of program activities
Organizes and may assist in conducting education/training workshops
Reviews, analyzes and prepares written materials such as letters, reports, correspondence and other documents related to the program functions
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other State and local code enforcement officials
Maintains essential records, reports and files
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE:Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Six (6) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying and/or evaluating regulatory programs designed to ensure public safety, health and welfare, or to protect the environment.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, one of the social sciences, or other discipline appropriate to the position; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE:"Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
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 methods and procedures used in planning, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and implementing regulatory programs
Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data
Knowledge of methods used to research and identify public and private funding sources
Knowledge of the methods and procedures used to prepare and submit proposals for funding
Knowledge of program evaluation and assessment techniques
Knowledge of the principles and practices of contract compliance monitoring
Ability to conduct periodic evaluations of programs, and provide recommendations for improvement
Ability to conduct surveys, independent research and/or field investigations
Ability to conduct needs assessments for the State, counties, and municipalities regarding the Department's regulatory programs
Ability to serve as a program liaison to a variety of parties including federal, State and local government officials
Ability to establish business relationships with potential funding sources via phone call, visit, and/or letter of inquiry
Ability to read, interpret and apply federal and State laws, rules, regulations and policies and procedures
Ability to participate in conferences, meetings and other events as required
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, groups and others involved in the operation of the program
Ability to train staff involved in program activities
Ability to prepare informational materials
Ability to review, analyze and prepare written materials such as letters, reports, correspondence and other documents related to the program functions
Ability to maintain essential records and files
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 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.
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