Unemployment Insurance Appeals Ref I (FFTL)
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Conducts hearings on disputed unemployment insurance benefit claims by administering oaths and receiving evidence. Issues written decisions that contain legal elements and findings of fact to resolve appeals.
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Unemployment Insurance Appeals Ref I (FFTL)
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$3,600.84 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Office of Unemployment Insurance
Location
Location Varies, USA
This position is a remote workstation location based on the selected candidate’s home address.
This position is a remote workstation location based on the selected candidate’s home address.
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunity
across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment
services, unemployment insurance, and disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find
work, and maintain economic stability. It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers
to align training with labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.
This is a federally funded time limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgments, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify. It will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. The Cabinet will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
This is a federally funded time limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgments, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Conducts hearings on disputed unemployment insurance benefit claims regarding appeals from determinations of the agency. Administers oath to witnesses and receives verbal and documentary evidence from parties and their witnesses. Determines admissibility of evidence and resolves objections.
- Issues written decisions on cases that contain all legal elements and findings of fact, affirming, revising, or otherwise modifying determinations of the agency.
- Maintains working knowledge of current unemployment insurance laws and regulations and applies those laws and regulations to individual cases by attending trainings and meetings.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail.
- Strong computer skills.
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify. It will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. The Cabinet will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Three years of professional experience in unemployment insurance, labor relations, industrial relations, law, insurance claims adjustment, public administration, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
Graduate study from an accredited law school will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Additional experience in the above fields will substitute for the required college education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting. Occasional travel may be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Wes Odom at Wesley.Odom@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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