STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Chairman Of The Employment Security Board Of Review

Recruitment #220208-1508MP-001

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Introduction


WHO WE ARE

Our mission at the State of Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect and promote the interests of Connecticut workers. 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 ROLE

The Employment Security Appeals Division at the DOL is seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader with experience in unemployment compensation law to join us as a Chairman of the Employment Security Board of Review. As Chairman, you will serve as the head of the Appeal Division and Board of Review and will provide executive leadership as the head of the three-member Board of Review. 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.

The overall objectives and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
  • Lead staff by thinking critically, managing productivity, defining expectations, and establishing measurable goals
  • Develop and launch new initiatives
  • Provide direction with organizational change and /or succession planning
  • Supervise staff and manage budgets
  • Have experience in relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations, labor laws, and arbitration  
DID YOU KNOW?

The Employment Security Appeals Division is an autonomous, quasi-judicial agency housed in the Department of Labor. Its primary function is to hear and decide appeals arising from decisions made by Connecticut's Unemployment Compensation Department, from which it is statutorily independent.

POSITION DETAILS 
Location: 38 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, CT 
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

What’s in It for You - Leading Comprehensive Benefit Offerings:
  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Ability to serve the citizens of Connecticut in a strategic HR capacity
  • A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
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Selection Plan

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

Please note you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. 

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.    

Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  a cover letter, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. If selected for further consideration, State employees may be required to provide last 2 service ratings last 2 attendance records. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.  

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All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.  It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.  Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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; responsible 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to those who possess the following: 
  • Experience with Litigation and/or administrative hearings, preferably labor/unemployment related
  • Experience with the practice of unemployment compensation benefit appeals and unemployment law
  • Experience providing legal analysis and/or statutory and case law interpretation as related to employment laws, issues, and/or policies
  • Experience with strategic thinking and problem solving
  • Experience fostering an equitable, diverse, inclusive environment and working to foster cooperative goals
  • Experience applying collaborative and conflict management skills to lead cross-functional teams

Conclusion

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.





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