Program Specialist 3, Regulatory Programs

DEFINITION: Under the direction of a Program Specialist 4, Regulatory Programs, or other supervisory officer in a State department or agency, directly supervises professional and/or technical staff engaged in program activities, or performs the more complex and sensitive 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; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; 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/or prepares recommendations aimed at developing, implementing, or modifying regulatory programs. Incumbents review proposed draft regulatory changes for fiscal or programmatic impact and make recommendations regarding the development and revision of agency policies based on changes to State and federal laws and regulations. Incumbents handle the more sensitive and complex program issues and act as a subject matter expert. Assignments at this level are broadly defined; incumbents are expected to determine the methods needed to achieve objectives. May supervise staff engaged in program activities.

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.

Seven (7) 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 three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

OR

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university Public or Business Administration, one of the social sciences, or other discipline appropriate to the position; and two (2) years 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.

Education requirement High School Diploma

Salary USD $78024.71 to $111000.8 per Year

Salary : $78,025 - $111,001