LRA-2025-4 Regulatory Officer 1 (Repost)

Trenton, NJ

Full Time

Legal and Regulatory Affairs

Mid Level

Open to: General Public
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P26) $80,755.57 - $118,678.17
Opening Date: 9/3/2025
Closing Date: When all vacancies are filled

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Legal and Regulatory Affairs
Office of Legal Affairs
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description
Under the close supervision of a supervisory official or other designated official in a state department, institution, or agency, assists with respect to 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 related work as required.

Specific to the Position
Work with DEP program rule managers to write rule proposals, adoptions, and notices. Assist Director in reviewing and appropriately handling legal communications served on the DEP, such as subpoenas, summonses, and notices of intention to file lawsuits. As requested by the Director, assume responsibility for other legal functions of the office, such as environmental justice review, processing of adjudicatory hearing requests, preparing final decisions in contested cases, preparing decisions in third-party administrative appeals and legal research on priority issues.

Preferred Skill Set
Experience in the area of environmental law, particularly administrative rulemaking and/or administrative hearings, including final decisions.

Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in conducting legal research, analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, and/or legislation, or the review and analysis of regulatory matters in a government agency; or one (1) year of experience as an attorney.

NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

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.

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.

SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit SAME Program, email [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.

Employee Benefits
As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Paid Benefit Leave
Holiday Pay
Alternative Workweek Program*
Telework*
Pension
Deferred Compensation
Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
Commuter Tax Savings Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Tuition Reimbursement*

*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Veteran's Preference
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/

Residency
All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.

Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.

DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.

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