PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Labor Department, Employment Security Appeals Division, this class is accountable for directing the activities of the Referee Section.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives executive direction from the Chairman of the Employment Security Board of Review.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Directs the staff of the Referee Section of the Appeals Division in the administrative office and in branch offices throughout the State.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Directs the staff and operation of the section; coordinates, plans and manages section activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in the development of related policies; interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; prepares or assists in preparation of section budget; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside the section who might impact on program activities; serves as administrative head of the Referee Section; oversees the conduct of appeals hearings on issues of unemployment compensation and other programs; consults with referees in branch offices on difficult cases; may conduct hearings; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of relevant State laws, rules and regulations; considerable knowledge of labor problems with particular reference to unemployment; considerable knowledge of quasi-judicial procedures, rules of evidence and judicial rules of procedure for administrative agencies; knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to interpret and apply pertinent laws, regulations and legal decisions; considerable ability to review decisions for integrity based on findings of fact, evidence and applicable laws, regulations and rulings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years' experience as an Employment Security Appeals Referee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Two (2) years as an Employment Security Principal Appeals Referee may be substituted for the General Experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
APPOINTMENT
Appointed by the Chairman of the Employment Security Board of Review in
accordance with the provisions of Section 31-237i of the Connecticut General
Statutes.
JOB CLASS DESIGNATION
Classified/Competitive
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP
(10)-Employment Security
BARGAINING UNIT
(02)-MANAGERIAL
EEO
(1)-Officials And Administrators
SALARY INFORMATION
MP 68
CANCELLATION CLAUSE
This replaces the
existing specification for the class of Director of Employment Security Appeals
Referee Section in Salary Group MP 68 approved effective September 11, 2009.
(Revised to add APPOINTMENT section) Action No. 20-007
EFFECTIVE DATE
1/31/2020
CLASS: 1666MP;
EST: 7/19/1974;
REV: 2/4/2020;