ASSISTANT SECRETARY 1 UTILITIES

Definition

In conformity with New Jersey Statute RS 48:24 under the direction of the President of the Board of Public Utilities and the: Secretary, is responsible for recording of all insurance, bonds and other coverage as prescribed by New Jersey Statutes; responsible for preparing arrangements and assignment of facilities for formal bearings, conferences, staff meetings and other departmental functions, does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Communicates with Directors, Bureau Chiefs, Personnel Officer, and other employees by conference or interoffice memorandum on insurance requirements.
• Receives and files evidence of insurance presented by New Jersey Utilities under the Board's jurisdiction.
• Prepares monthly reports for the Board on Utilities who compiled with State Statutes requiring prescribed insurance coverage.
• Maintains files on insurance coverage relating to all Departments and Bureaus such as Hospitalization Insurance, Group life insurance, Common Carrier Insurance, Cable Television, Bond Coverage and Insurance, Solid Waste Common Carriers, etc.
• Communicates and holds conferences with Utility officials relating to required bond and/or insurance requirements as per prescribed by Statute.
• Carries out special assignments and investigations as directed by the Board of Public Utilities' Commissioners.
• Assists the Secretary in establishing the date, for hearings, receives and processes applications filed by industries; the Board regulates and informs parties of interest of the final decisions of the Board, its notifications and notions.
• Assists in the issuance of decisions, orders, sub eons and other legal documents.
• As required, attends legislative Committee Hearings on new legislation, affecting or giving new responsibilities to the Board of Public Utilities.
• Assume all duties of the Secretary in his absence.
• In conjunction with the Secretary, is responsible for the completion of Legislative fiscal Notes directed to the Board.
• Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties.
• In conjunction with the Secretary, responsible for the Public Utilities filing with the Secretary of State, a Notice of Meeting in accordance with the provisions of the "Sunshine" law.
• Assists in the routing of consumer complaints to the proper administrative divisions for prompt action.
• Assists in the coordination between the staff and the Board Utility Commissioners relating to Commission rules and regulations.
• Assists in keeping a true and complete record of all Board proceedings.
• Carries out special assignments and investigations as directed by the Board of Public Utility Commissioners.
• Responsible for the efficient operation of the mail and filing section of the secretarial office.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree.

Experience

Four years' experience in work relating to insurance coverage and/or in the Legislative Branch of New Jersey State Government.

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience as indicated above on a year for year basis.

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.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to acquire considerable knowledge of and familiarity with the provisions of the New Jersey Public Utilities Laws.
• Ability to acquire thorough knowledge of New Jersey Statutes affecting utilities within the State of New Jersey under the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities.
• Ability to acquire a knowledge of the Rules of Practice, Recommended Procedures, Administrative Orders and the Regulation of the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners and their application in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to determine and evaluate evidence of insurance filed by the utilities as being in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others in order to accomplish the duties of this position.
• Ability to organize assigned technical and administrative work and develop efficient work methods
• Ability to maintain the essential records and files pertaining to required insurance coverage as per statutes.
• 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 of the accommodation cannot be made because ,it would cause' the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.