This position will be responsible for learning to review and analyze assigned expedited review certificate of need (CN) and licensure applications, transfer of ownership, and waiver requests assigned by the Team Leader and/or the Director of Certificate of Need and Licensing (CN&L).  The selected candidate will learn to process and draft decision letters.  Learns to conduct research and preparation of new or revised administrative rules for CN and health care facility licensure activities.  Learns to research current legislation and issues relevant to proposed legislation.  Assists Team Leader, Program Manager and Director in preparation of administrative rules for presentation before the Health Care Administration Board.  Learns to prepare written and oral responses to inquiries regarding certificate of need and licensure regulatory policies.

This position may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot telework program, which offers eligible employees the opportunity to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week, as approved by management.

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.

Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.

NOTE: Please refer to the Advancement section located at the bottom of this title specification for a comprehensive list of approved titles connected to this trainee title. Experience must be related to the journeyman title associated with the position.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

NOTE: Appointees to positions assigned to the Weatherization Assistance Program in the Department of Community Affairs will be required to complete training and obtain a certification as a Quality Control Inspector, issued by an agency accredited by the United States Department of Energy (USDOE),in conformance with USDOE Weatherization Program Notice 14-4. Training is required to be successfully completed subsequent to advancement to the primary title, Program Specialist 1, Socio-Economic Programs.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act 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.