Chairman Of The Employment Security Board Of Review

The Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this in an ever-changing environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy.  We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and the other agencies that serve them.  We ensure the supply of high-quality integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.

The Connecticut Department of Labor is recruiting for a Chairman of the Employment Security Board of Review located in Wethersfield, CT.  This position is accountable for serving as the executive head of the  division and chairman of the three member Board of Review.

This position directs the Appeals Division, lower and higher levels. Additionally, the position determines UI decisions at the highest level within the CT Department of Labor.  The Chair position is critical to the operational structure, legal and financial position within the division. 

This is a fulltime, forty (40) hours per week, Monday-Friday, position.

Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. 

Questions about this position should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  Maria LaRosa, maria.larosa@ct.gov, (860)263-6694.

This position is competitive. Open to the public.

The selected candidate must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.

In the Department of Labor, Employment Security Appeals Division, this class is accountable for serving as the executive head of the division and chairman of the three member Board of Review.

Administers staff and operations of the division; develops, implements and evaluates division policies, goals and objectives; designs and develops division programs and activities; implements new procedures and procedural revisions; determines appropriate staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff; designs and implements performance review standards for division staff; prepares division budget; maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on policy or program activities; designates Chief Referee and makes recommendations to Board for appointment of all other Appeals Division staff; hears with the Board final appeals from decisions of Referees; decides appeals based upon either Referee hearing record or new evidence and testimony; empowered to administer oaths and affirmations, certify official acts and subpoena witnesses and records; issues decisions affirming, modifying or reversing decisions of referees; prepares legislative amendments to Unemployment Compensation law regarding appellate matters; responsibile for educating the public regarding changes in Unemployment Compensation law as they relate to appeals process; may transfer pending cases before Referees to Board for hearing and decision either on own motion or at request of parties to proceedings including Administrator; may hear cases remanded to Board by the Court; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant Connecticut laws, rules and regulations; considerable knowledge of labor problems with particular reference to unemployment compensation; considerable knowledge of quasi-judicial procedures, rules of evidence and judicial rules of procedure for administrative agencies; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability in interpretation and application of pertinent laws, regulations and legal decisions; considerable ability to review decisions for integrity based upon findings of fact, evidence and applicable laws, regulations and rulings.

Membership in the Connecticut bar and five (5) years of experience in legal work including some experience in unemployment compensation law.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a managerial capacity with responsibility for managing the staff and operations of an organization.

One (1) year as Director Employment Security Appeals Referee Section may be substituted for the General Experience.

Excellent oral and written skills.

Strong attention to detail.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.