Under close supervision of a supervisory or designated official, the Regulatory Officer 1 will monitor requests made to the Department of Health pursuant to the Open Public Records Act ("OPRA"), subpoenas, or other channels. Will ensure accurate tracking of deadlines and responses for document requests and will assist the supervisory official in coordinating activities with the Office of the Attorney General and sister agencies to provide legally precise and complete responses to OPRA requests.

This position will analyze OPRA requests, subpoenas, or other records requests, obtain responsive records, and prepare or approve responses to the same. The candidate will assist in preparing training and resource materials related to OPRA, subpoenas, and other records requests, provide summary updates on relevant caselaw and processes related to records requests, and implement and oversee continuous quality improvement regarding the record request process. 

The candidate must possess strong writing and critical thinking skills. A writing sample will be required.

This position may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot telework program, which offers eligible employees the opportunity to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week, as approved by management. 

If interested please email your resume and cover letter to PSTOC@doh.nj.gov

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in conducting legal research, analyzing and evaluating regulatory matters in a government agency; or one (1) year of experience as an attorney.

LICENSE: Appointee must be eligible to practice as an Attorney-At-Law in the State of New Jersey. 

Appointee must possess a current Certificate of Good Standing issued by the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners, or other license to practice law issued by any state in the United States.

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.

About New Jersey Department of Health

New Jersey Department of Health Improving health through leadership and innovation The Department’s priority is improving population health by strengthening New Jersey’s health system. The Department’s five branches, Public Health Services, Health Systems, Integrated Health, Office of Population Health and the Office of Policy and Strategic Planning work collaboratively toward that goal. Population health focuses on keeping healthy New Jerseyans well, preventing those at risk from getting sick, and keeping those with chronic conditions from getting sicker. Population health promotes prevention, wellness and equity in all environments, resulting in a healthy New Jersey.

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