HEARINGS AND REVIEW OFFICER LABOR
In New Jersey, Hearings and Review Officer Labor is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
The stated bar is a master's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma. The FY 2027 range lands between $95,955 and $141,386, and state payroll currently lists 2 people in the title, most of them at Labor.
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Hearings and Review Officer Labor appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Labor.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Labor | 2 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 2 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $116,853. The agencies employing the most are:
- Labor (2)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
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 direction of an Assistant Commissioner, a Director, or other supervisory official in the Department of Labor, reviews and prepares analyses of legislation affecting the Department's programs; drafts rules, regulations, and procedures in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, P.L. 1968; acts as administrative hearing officer for appeals initiated by allegedly aggrieved members of the public or employees; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Writes drafts of proposed rules, regulations, and procedures involving the Administrative Procedure Act. Acts as principle Hearings Officer at the last level of administrative appeals within the department prior to review by state courts. Analyzes legislation, opinions, and writings relative to the laws for which the department is responsible and prepares appropriate memoranda. Attends frequent conferences with representatives of various state and federal agencies; represents the department in liaison work with the Attorney General's Office. Presides at hearings, grants adjournments, and recommends hearing of cases on the record; makes determination of cases. Recommends guidelines to assure uniform interpretation of policy. Adjudicates appeals from findings of lower level hearings staff based upon grievances and/or charges filed by individuals, groups, businesses, or agency supervisory officials subject to approval of the Commissioner. Conducts studies of appeal procedures used in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements. Maintains minutes of hearings and prepares memoranda. Reviews findings of lower-level appellate hearings in the various divisions of the department against the body of precedent within and outside the department for appropriateness. Contributes to a library of memoranda to assist appellate staff in the performance of their duties and prepares for circulation abstracts of precedential memoranda and observations to concerned program staff. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information system used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
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 the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the laws of New Jersey and of the United States relating to the several program areas administered by the department after a period of training. Knowledge of the techniques involved in reviewing proposed legislation and in evaluating its effects on the present operations of the department including necessary policy procedural changes if enacted. Ability to engage in independent research and analysis of opinions and writings on proposed legislation. Ability to prepare drafts of tentative legislation affecting the department. Ability to develop and recommend appropriate rules and regulations and statements of policy and procedures. Ability to work effectively with assigned employer, principal officials of the Department of Labor and of other departments. Ability to prepare extensive correspondence. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. 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. CODES: P29- CAH 12/20/94
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. Seven (7) years of professional experience in general administrative hearings and/or legal research. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.