The Public Employment Relations Commission seeks one Deputy General Counsel (DGC) with experience in public sector labor relations. This position is in the unclassified service in State Government. A J.D. degree and admission to the New Jersey Bar is required.  The Commission is a seven-member body that makes determinations regarding alleged violations of the New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act and scope of negotiations, representation, and interest arbitration matters.
 
A DGC’s primary responsibility is to review and analyze complex disputes pending before the Commission and to draft succinctly written recommended decisions for the Commission's consideration. A DGC will also represent the Commission in both State and Federal court.  Excellent analytical and writing skills are paramount, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with administrative rulemaking, OPRA and arbitration is a plus. 
 
This position has a targeted start date of July 2020.  The anticipated salary range is $86,443.36 to $98,783.56, unless specialized experience justifies a higher salary.
 
Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample by February 15, 2020 to:
 
resumes@perc.state.nj.us
or
Recruitment
NJ Public Employment
Relations Commission
PO Box 429
Trenton, NJ 08625-0429
New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ​
Please note Effective 9/​1/​11, NJ PL 70 (NJ First Act), requires all State employees to reside in New Jersey, unless exempted under the law, or current employees who live out-of-state and do not have a break-in service of more than 7 calendar days, as they are “grandfathered.​”  New employees or current employees who were not grandfathered and who live out-of-state have one year after the date of employment to relocate their residence to New Jersey or request an exemption.​  Current employees who reside in NJ must retain NJ residency, unless he/​she obtains an exemption.​ Employees who fail to meet the residency requirements or obtain an exemption will be removed from employment