Assistant Fiscal Analyst Assistant Research Analyst or Deputy Counsel Central Management Unit Office of Legislative Services Trenton NJ

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Posted: June 2, 2022
| Application Deadline:
June 30, 2022
Title
Assistant Fiscal Analyst, Assistant Research Analyst, or Deputy Counsel
Central Management Unit
Office of Legislative Services
Trenton
SALARY
$88,000 annually ($89,000 after six
months)
About the Office of Legislative Services
The Office of Legislative Services is an agency of the New Jersey Legislature established by law to provide professional, nonpartisan staff support services to the Legislature, including its officers, members, committees and commissions. The OLS operates under the authority of the Legislative Services Commission, a 16-member bipartisan panel with equal representation from each chamber of the Legislature.
The goal of the OLS is to facilitate the work of the Legislature and to enable and promote public understanding of the legislative process. As nonpartisan employees of the Legislature, OLS staff are prohibited from engaging in political activity or taking a public position with regard to any matter before the Legislature.
Description
Provides professional services for legislators, legislative staff, and legislative committees and commissions after an initial period of instruction to obtain a working knowledge of legislative operations, OLS policies, manuals and procedures. Works under the direct supervision of a section chief or higher-titled staff member. Conducts research and provides analysis on issues and policy matters of legislative concern. Drafts, reviews and analyzes legislation. Provides research, drafting and administrative support to legislative committees and commissions. Communicates with legislators, legislative staff and superiors, both in private and in a public setting, and with state and local officials and public and private representatives.
Fiscal Analysts also review, analyze and report on budget requests of state agencies; identify fiscal issues and prepare background papers on issues or budget alternatives; prepare fiscal notes and estimates; review, analyze and recommend action on requests for transfers of appropriations; and maintain accessible fiscal reference data and files required for performance of assigned work.
Deputy Counsels also conduct legal research and write legal opinions.
Requirements
Education:
Assistant Research Analyst and Assistant Fiscal Analyst titles: a minimum of a master's degree in public policy, public or business administration, economics, finance, accounting or a related field.*
Deputy Counsel title: graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and admission to the New Jersey Bar.
*Foreign degrees and/or transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services and Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. at applicant's expense. Please attach copy of transcript and evaluation with application. Candidates will not be considered for the position if they fail to provide all requested documents upon initial submittal.
Experience:
This is an entry-level position. Three writing samples must be submitted with a resume for consideration.*
*Writing samples should be the applicant's own work (not co-written, edited or proofed by others) and should demonstrate the ability to research and express complex matters clearly. Applicant's name must be reflected on each page of all writing samples.
Residency Law:
Pursuant to the New Jersey First Act, all persons newly hired by the Office of Legislative Services, unless exempted by the law, shall have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. New Jersey state employees hired prior to Sept. 1, 2011, who transfer from another state of New Jersey appointing authority without a break in service greater than seven days but who reside outside the state of New Jersey are not required to change their principal residence to New Jersey in order to comply with the act.
To Apply
Please respond by: June 30, 2022
To apply, cover letter, resume and three writing samples should be emailed to: ****
The Office of Legislative Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.
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