Research Scientist 2 - Cannabis Regulatory Commission
New Jersey Department of Treasury
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), Office of the Chief Counsel/Regulatory Affairs seeks a Regulatory Officer 1 to assist in the drafting, coordinating and revising of rules, regulations and orders that may be required to implement the statutory authority, powers and duties imposed upon the CRC.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assist the supervisory official in advising the CRC concerning the application of various statutes, federal and state.
* Assist in reviewing formal decisions, orders and reports prepared by staff to ensure compliance with appropriate laws as they affect the administrative and regulatory functions of the CRC and that they conform to established CRC policy and precedents.
* Help review and advise the CRC concerning decisions, orders, memoranda, correspondence, penalty settlements and other instruments prepared by the staff before adoption or issuance.
* Perform other related duties.
Standard work week is Monday through Friday. This position may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot telework program, which offers eligible employees to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week, as approved by management.
SALARY: $78,024.71 - $111,000.80. A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, benefit leave, pension, supplemental pension plan, tax saving programs and paid holidays.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience 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.
LICENSE: Appointee must be eligible to practice as an Attorney-At-Law in the State of New Jersey.
LICENSE: 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.
If you are qualified and interested, please submit the following documents by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024:
* Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
* Resume
* Proof of Degree (unofficial transcript reflecting the date the degree was awarded/conferred or copy of diploma)
Treasury Employment Recruiter
E-mail: EmploymentRecruiter@treas.nj.gov
(Please list “2024 – 063 – R – Regulatory Officer 1” in the Subject Line)
Submissions must be received in a timely to the email address listed above in order to be considered. Failure to submit all required documents may result in an ineligibility determination. Interviews will be granted on the basis of the resume.
SAME APPLICANTS: Candidates applying under the New Jersey “SAME” program, must include a Schedule A or B letter with other supporting documents (resume, proof of degree, etc) by the closing date. For more information, visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.
NOTE FOR FOREIGN DEGREES: Degrees and/or transcripts issued by a college or university outside of the United States must be evaluated for accreditation by a reputable evaluation service at your expense. The evaluation must be included with your submission. Failure to submit the required evaluation may result in an ineligibility determination.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. For more information, visit: https://nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/njfirst/NJFirst.html.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: Veterans must provide proof of New Jersey Veteran’s Preference with their initial application by including a copy of their New Jersey Civil Service Commission Notification of Veteran’s Status. For more information, visit: http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.
New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Full Time