The Township of Deptford seeks to appoint an individual, or firm, as the Hearing Officer for items and requirements listed below. Mandatory Minimum Requirements/Duties: The Township Hearing Officer shall be a licensed attorney in the State of New Jersey having at least five (5) years of professional experience as a practicing attorney and three (3) years of experience with municipal entities and/or local government law and/or as a hearing officer. The Township Hearing Officer shall be well versed in the fields of general Municipal Law, Public Contracts Law and laws involving municipal entities, labor relations, contract negotiations, and arbitration and grievance procedures. The Township Hearing Officer shall possess the ability to hear and decide complex municipal law and labor issues.