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  Handles the rulemaking process, working with the product owners and other internal stakeholders to draft rules for new programs, amend and/or readopt rules as and when necessary, and monitor expiration of rules to ensure none expire before readoption.
• In connection with rulemaking efforts, receives and incorporates input from applicable program staff, Assistant/Deputy Attorneys General, Governor’s Rules Office, and other external stakeholders such as sister agencies and the public.

• Ensures compliance with Administrative Procedures Act and Executive Order 63 (Murphy 2019) by, among other things, tracking both formal and informal public comment on proposed rules, keeping a record of the public engagement and stakeholder outreach process, and maintaining the rulemaking record.
• Prepares required rule proposal and adoption filings for transmittal to the Office of Administrative Law.

• Utilizes Govnet database and other resources to ensure EDA’s awareness and adequate response to minimize the effect of adverse legislative activity or to advance legislation that EDA supports.
• Biannually submits NOFA notices to the Office of Administrative Law for publication in the New Jersey Register.
• Works with subject matter experts to prepare appropriate program documents including memorandums of understanding (MOU) with other state entities, contracts, releases, and certifications.
• Assists with policy development as needed.
• Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers.
• Must complete annual and semiannual self-assessment as required.
• Performs other duties or special projects, as assigned.

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  Knowledge of or ability to read, understand and communicate in laymen’s terms about complex legislation and other documents
• Must possess advanced research ability and information technology skills
• Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constraints with little or no supervision
• Experience in rule writing and legislative/government affairs
• Must possess knowledge of government, business and industry
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster communications with business professionals, public officials, legislators, general public, trade organizations and EDA staff
• Ability to obtain a thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the Authority
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff
• Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software packages. (Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, and Govnet helpful)

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

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  Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
• Juris Doctor required; admission to the New Jersey bar preferred Minimum five years’ experience involving the reading, interpretation and/or drafting of legislation as a government affairs agent, legislative liaison for state department/agency, or as legislative aide. Three years at an accredited law school fulfills three years of experience if bar admitted in New Jersey
• Minimum one year of experience with rulemaking and regulatory matters

Physical Demands

• Minimal
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours, as needed

Travel

• As necessary to events, meetings, businesses, etc.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Valid driver’s license

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 description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate, or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees.

This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under FLSA.

NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NJ SAME Program

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  Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded.
• Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act,” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011 to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources.
• Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.
• Must review the required NJEDA Ethics Guidelines.
  • The guidelines can be found here:
    • https://www.nj.gov/ethics/docs/ethics/plainlanguage2021.pdf
    • https://www.nj.gov/ethics/docs/ethics/2022_uniformcode_april.pdf