ADMINISTRATOR, LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Administrator, Law and Public Safety is an unclassified role, so it is appointed at the discretion of the hiring authority and does not carry the usual exam-and-tenure track.
It lists a master's degree as the baseline, with an experience-based path open to those who do not hold the degree.
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The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under administrative direction of the Attorney General, First Assistant Attorney General, or Division Director in the Department of Law and Public Safety, develops and implements policy designated to facilitate the application of all operational and administrative processes. Manages the procurement and utilization of human, fiscal, and other resources, and institutes programs, systems and procedures deemed vital to efficient operations. Develops short and long term plans to insure attainment of established goals, and to provide all appropriate levels of management with guidance/support on administrative and operational matters; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Prepares recommendations, rules, regulations, and revisions of existing procedures for submission, using considerable initiative and independent judgement in order to update and refine current systems, procedures and practices. Formulates policy recommendations related to existing/new legislation, regulations and governmental procedures which impact on organizational objectives. Manages the development and execution of plans and programs, the procurement, allocation, and utilization of services, equipment, space, personnel and other resources, in order to foster and maintain optimum levels of efficiency and effectiveness. Manages the work programs in the areas of assigned responsibility in a manner designed to achieve short and long term organizational goals. Reviews and coordinates qualitative and quantitative evaluations and implements recommendations in order to monitor and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the operation. Directs preparation and execution of the organization's annual budget, legislative supplemental appropriation, and public and private grant funding proposals in order to maximize fiscal resources. As required represents the Department at meetings/hearings with members of the Legislature, the Office of the Governor, and with representatives of the Office of Management and Budget. Directs the formulation and development of programs and policies; reviews current programs and objectives applying technical knowledge to promote an effective and uninterrupted work flow. Directs management personnel in formulating and executing new operational plans and revising existing plans and procedures which are responsive to and promote departmental goals, objectives, and standards. Establishes goals and objectives within broad program guidance in order to facilitate budgetary, personnel and other planning processes. Review/analyzes regular and special reports to determine needs to modify existing plans; as required, formulates new plans to satisfy short and long-term requirements. Responsible for the development of accurate and comprehensive project management planning, control and reporting systems for existing and proposed projects in terms of needs assessment, operational analysis and procedures review. Provides appropriate assignments, instructions, and guidance to managers, and other support staff applying knowledge of the operation to achieve efficiency and effectiveness. Formulates task forces, project teams, or other matrix organizations to review, investigate, develop or implement programs, policies or other activities as required. Supervises the activities of designated managers/team leaders, evaluates outputs derived from their activities and takes action consistent with the Department's goals. Conducts meetings with executive staff and with representatives of external entities to facilitate application of relevant law, rules, and policies. Serves as the Attorney General's liaison with federal, local and other governmental jurisdictions. Conducts or directs the conduct of studies of the organizations computerization needs/capabilities to identify measures designed to enhance efficiency. Formulates guidelines for the development of related programs and projects. In concert with OAG, OTIS and OMB oversees the design and implementation of appropriate systems. Reviews reports and makes appropriate recommendations concerning matters such as organization, staffing, work procedures, work flow, administrative directives, etc. Prepares or directs preparation of regular and special reports to apprise the Attorney General of activities, trends, or conditions which affect operations or management of resources. As required, initiates, monitors, receives and evaluates confidential investigations and analyses of internal and external operations; makes appropriate recommendations. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree supplemented by a Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
Experience
Eight (8) years of experience administering the financial, human resource, logistical, organizational and related systems of a large public or private organization, five (5) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. A minimum of one (1) year of the experience indicated shall have involved the interpretation and application of public policy.
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. Special Note: Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year for year basis.