CHIEF OF INVESTIGATIONS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
Career Family: CHIEF
Chief of Investigations Real Estate Commission is one of New Jersey's state civil service classifications.
A bachelor's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it, and a professional license is required on top of that.
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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.
Definition
Under general direction of Assistant Director of other supervisory Officer of New Jersey Real Estate Commission, Department of Banking Insurance, supervises, plans and coordinates work of Domestic Investigations Unit and Subdivided Land Sales Bureau; is responsible for initiating administrative or regulatory actions to determine compliance with State statutes and regulations concerning conduct of licensed real estate brokers and salespersons, unlicensed individuals and firms, and interstate developers and firms either in field or central office; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Oversees operators of the bureau charged with investigating and recommending professional license disciplinary action for violations of New Jersey Real Estate License Act and commission rules. Supervises review and analyses of applications for registration submitted by out-of-state developers selling property in New Jersey. Supervises operations of subdivided Land Sales Bureau, including review of advertising and promotional material submitted by real estate brokers and developers. Coordinates and directs activities of out-of-state property registrations to be sold in New Jersey. Coordinates state-wide and out-of-state, investigations, when an analysis of data compiled by investigators of Real Estate Commission indicates necessity to insure compliance with New Jersey Real Estate License Act and Commission Rules and recommend administrative action. Makes recommendations to Assistant Director in development and implementation of regulatory policy. Recommends to Assistant Director, New Jersey Real Estate Commission, appropriate administrative action to prevent, deter or punish violators of Real Estate License Act and Commission rule. May be required to assign and instruct various levels of Investigators of Real Estate Commission in collecting, analyzing and interpreting complex data relating to violations and complaints and supervise performance of their work. Makes recommendations to Assistant Director regarding program priorities, expenditure of funds, assignment of personnel, investigations and examinations, research projects and effectiveness of the bureaus. May be required to evaluate work loads and work performance of various levels of investigators and makes reassignments of personnel. Manages work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Responsible for informing staff of the comprehensive impact of current and new State legislation. Reviews reports and evidence of investigations performed by various levels of investigators of Real Estate Commission, conducts final review and make appropriate recommendations based on gathered data for department warning, fines, formal action or for license suspension r revocation, further referral or other appropriate agencies. Collects data and prepares budget for the assigned units. Confers with executives, representatives and counsels of real estate industry to interpel complex law. Interviews complainants, members of public, and representatives of real estate agencies. Organizes and/or conducts orientation and training courses for investigative staff. Prepares extensive correspondence in course of official duties. Oversees establishment and maintenance of the essential records and files of Bureau. Prepares and oversees preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, informative statistical reports and submits detailed reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations to immediate supervisor. When so required, acts as an expert witness in court in case of prosecutions for violations of Real Estate License Act and Commission Rules. Evaluates memoranda of law from real estate companies, agents and brokers or their legal counsel, when it is required, makes necessary legal searches in connection with memoranda; prepares and submits legal answers to legal memoranda. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
License
Applicants must have successfully completed a New Jersey State-approved Real Estate Licensing and Salesperson Course. 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 effective training methods and procedures. Knowledge of practices and procedures of real estate brokerage business and interstate land sales business. Knowledge of rules of procedure for administrative hearings. Knowledge of location, proper form, content and interpretation of varied types of documents and their use. Knowledge of interviewing techniques and of nature of admissible evidence. Ability to acquire knowledge of New Jersey Real Estate License Act and Commission Rules of New Jersey and regulations, policies, standards and procedures promulgated thereunder and their application in Department of Insurance. Ability to schedule, organize and supervise investigations. Ability to supervise assignments and instructions to investigators of various grades engaged in regular and special investigations; direct, advise, assist; ascertain that proper procedures and followed, and that established standards of quality and output are maintained. Ability to conduct independent investigations. Ability to deal effectively and communicate with investigators of Real Estate commission and general public. Ability to analyze, instruct and teach improper activity by agents and brokers. Ability to analyze, interpret and instruct Investigators of Real Estate Commission on impact of current and new legislation. Ability to receive, investigate and report on complaints revealing violations of law. Ability to analyze and interpret basic laws and regulations and to collect, analyze, appraise and interpret technical and other factual data. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to prepare a reliable final budget, with appropriate information and narrative. Ability to suggest revisions thereto or, when feasible, suggest repeal of archaic regulations. Ability to act as a witness in court proceedings and to give testimony under oath. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability 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, and 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. Code: RKR/hw 7/2/98
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. 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. Nine (9) years of professional experience as a licensed real estate broker and/or licensed real estate salesperson and/or investigative law enforcement experience in conducting complex and comprehensive investigations relating to fraud and economic crimes. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) 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. Candidates accepting employment as investigators in the Real Estate Commission are required to adhere to employment restriction that they cannot actively be engaged in any real estate activity while in employ of the Real Estate Commission.
Study guides for this exam
- Management Test Battery (MTB) National Learning Corporation · $52.95
- Manager/Administrator Test National Learning Corporation · $49.95 · general prep, not specific to this title
The Civil Service Commission does not publish official study guides or release past tests. These are independent equivalency guides.