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101 South Broad Street, Trenton
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Department-Wide (Department of Community Affairs Employees ONLY)
All Departments/Agencies (State Employees with permanent status ONLY)
General Public and/or State Employees
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR DUTIES
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Conduct quantitative research, statistical and data modeling and analysis to facilitate and support DLGS/DCA policymaking and enforcement. Gather, extract and analyze data regarding pending legislation and regulatory guidance. Researches the economic impact of Federal and State programs and legislation. Spearhead the calculation and distribution of municipal state aid from funds including $130 million in Consolidated Municipal Property Tax Relief Aid (CMPTRA), $1.3 billion in Energy Tax Receipts (ETR), $75 million in Municipal Relief Fund (MRF) Aid, and $6.5 million in Garden State Trust Aid. In consultation with DLGS/DCA staff and, where appropriate, other State agencies, formulate Best Practice Inventory questions relevant to statutory/regulatory compliance, fiscal accountability, and transparency in municipal government while also facilitating DCA's evaluation of municipalities' various priorities and capacities. Tabulate and post survey results. Draft Local Finance Notices issued on debut of the annual inventory, GovConnect notices, and such other instructional documents as necessary. Make recommendations and work with management in determining how Best Practice Inventory survey results should inform DCA enforcement priorities, outreach, program design and allocation of grant dollars.
REQUIREMENTS
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Possession of a master's degree in economics, Statistics, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, or Business Administration from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twelve (12) graduate credit hours in Economics. NOTE: A Doctorate's degree in economics is required for promotion, or type of appointment to the next higher level, Research Economist 4 Three (3) years of comprehensive, technical research and analysis experience in the field of economics or a closely allied field having a strong economics orientation and which shall have included satisfactory completion of at least one (1) independently conducted economic research project of professional quality. NOTE: A master's thesis or other reports related to the academic program will not be considered fulfillment of the research project requirement. NOTE: A Doctorate degree in Economics in an area which may include a majority of coursework related to economics may be substituted for indicated experience and research project.
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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 essential duties of the position.
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n/a
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A promotable eligible exists within the unit scope
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An open competitive list exists
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Please submit by the closing date, your letter of interest and resume and any required documents, such as licenses, certifications, degrees, or transcripts.
Interviews will be granted based on resume
NOTE:
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act," all public employees are required to obtain principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one (1) year of employment UNLESS OTHERWISE EXEMPTED FROM THE LAW.
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The Department of Community Affairs provides many employee benefits, including but not limited to:
• Alternative Workweek Program*
• Telework*
• Deferred Compensation
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Benefit Leave (Vacation, Sick, Administrative Leave)
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Pension
* Pursuant to Department policy, procedures and/or guidelines
