Associate DEP
Company: New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Location: Trenton
Posted on: June 26, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary Manages a current pipeline of Hazardous Discharge
Site Remediation Fund ("HDSRF") and Petroleum Underground Storage
Tank ("PUST") grant customers through the approval process
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensures all HDSRF and PUST
grant applications are reviewed and approved, according to
legislative requirements (Act and Regulations). Performs financial
and statutory analysis of PUST and HDSRF applicants by evaluating
and verifying business and personal financial statements.
Communicates with customer through process and manages
expectations. Makes recommendations for approval and prepares
project summaries for delegated authority or board approval.
Identifies any pending legal issues which may impact the award of
the grant. Summarizes findings and recommendations to EDA's
Legislative Officer and/or Attorney General's office for review and
legal advisement. Prepares and presents memorandums to the
Incentive Committee and Board regarding potential legal or funding
issues and respond to inquiries. Ensures available HDSRF and PUST
funds prior to recommending approval of applications. Notifies
customers of declinations or partial grant awards. Assists in the
preparation of quarterly reporting of approvals to the EDA Board
and monthly approvals to Treasury. Responds to general inquiries,
both internal and external, as they relate to the HDSRF and PUST
Programs, liaising with DEP, EDA Legislative Officer and/or DAG as
appropriate. Maintains a thorough, current knowledge of the HDSRF
and PUST regulations and legislation. Assist Managing Director in
the review and update of the HDSRF and PUST Policies and
Procedures. Assists Managing Director to work with Governance with
the HDSRF and PUST annual reports, regulations, OPRA requests, and
public relation; Marketing Communications with the upkeep of the
website as it pertains to the HDSRF and PUST Programs; ITS with
capturing data and reporting for the HDSRF and PUST Programs; and
Accounting regarding the collection of application fees. Evaluates
workflow processes in processing of HDSRF and PUST applications to
identify and recommend changes to improve efficiencies for
customers and staff. Promotes teamwork and communication to
encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer
focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external
customers. Performs other duties or special projects, as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities Ability to read, understand and
interpret the HDSRF and PUST Statutes and regulations, as well as
EDA Incentives Statues and regulations Collaboration with team
members Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in
writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster
communications with business professionals and EDA staff Ability to
prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented,
handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within
limited time constraints with little or no supervision Must be able
to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically
with business professionals and EDA staff Demonstrates respectful
behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an
interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work
environment among division, EDA staff and external customers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new
software packages Required Qualifications Education and Experience
Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Economic
Development or related field and/or equivalent professional
experience Two to five years' job-related work experience Advanced
degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1
year of experience Physical Demands Minimal Ability to work outside
normal business hours, as needed Travel As necessary to events,
meetings, businesses, etc. Certificates and Licenses Required Valid
driver's license 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 description.
Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This
job description is intended to convey information essential to
understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed
by job holders within this job. This job description is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills,
efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated
with the position. Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and
subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without
cause, or with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this job
description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify
the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees. This position is
considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime
regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt
workers under the FLSA. NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise
this job description as necessary to meet current and changing
business needs. Equal Opportunity Employer Position Requirements
Must comply with the "New Jersey First Act" which requires
employees hired after September 1, 2011 to reside in New Jersey.
Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey
within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of
residency to Human Resources. Must complete an Outside Activity
Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an
annual basis. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5
years Salary: $57,556 - $63,951 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Trenton , Associate DEP, Other , Trenton, New Jersey
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