Appeals Referee

Are you a fair-minded and fact-oriented professional with experience in the determination of unemployment compensation (UC) claims, the application of taxing or benefit-paying provisions of the UC Law, or the practice of labor law? The UC Board of Review is searching for qualified and dedicated candidates like you to join our Springfield Referee Office team in this Appeals Referee position. Apply now and advance your career by sharing your professional experience and judgement with a team that provides a consistent process for UC appeals cases while ensuring that the decisions made are consistent, fair, and just.

As an Appeals Referee, you will hear and decide first level appeals of UC service center determinations. This involves presiding over hearings and following rules of evidence, due process standards, and standard administrative practice to move the proceedings to conclusion; informing parties to appeals about policies, procedures, and rights; and ensuring each appellant's case is processed in a timely, consistent, and impartial manner. You will be expected to conduct hearings as scheduled, review case files to prepare for each hearing, and use digital recording equipment to record hearings and dictate decisions, as well as supervise clerical and legal assistant staff who assist with these duties. This includes training, advising, and overseeing the activities of these staff members; preparing performance reviews; and completing other supervisory duties.

Our team will rely on you to issue clear and concise decisions reflecting your evaluation of evidence and to interpret policy and procedure from UC Law and regulations, precedent decisions in case law, and other instructions. You may also be expected to serve as a hearing officer for second level appeals and travel to other hearing locations to provide assistance or attend trainings and conferences. Take your career to the next level and help ensure due process for UC appeals with us!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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QUALIFICATIONS

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How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.