Unemployment Compensation Appeals Referee

Recruitment #062118-MAFZ01-600600

Summary Statement

A class incumbent is responsible for conducting Unemployment Insurance Appeals hearings and rendering decisions in accordance with applicable laws.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Conducts Unemployment Insurance appeals hearings in accordance with applicable laws; administers oaths and affirmations; issues subpoenas of persons or evidence relevant to a case; receives and reviews evidence and rule on its admissibility.
     
  • Regulates and controls the hearing, hears testimony, and questions witnesses and parties to case.
     
  • Researches and reviews applicable Federal and State laws as well as precedent cases to determine liability.
     
  • Renders written decisions on dispensation of Unemployment Insurance appeals cases.
     
  • Records the proceeding on tape including the testimony and evidence presented, applicable laws or precedent cited, and decision rendered, in case decision is appealed to a higher authority.
     
  • Responds to inquiries from the general public regarding laws, appeal procedures, time limitations.
     
  • Prepares required reports and logs.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Unemployment Compensation Appeals Referee
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Possession of a Juris Doctor.
  2. Six months experience in drafting legal documents and writing legal briefs which includes presenting facts, setting out and analyzing legal issues and applying legal precedents.
  3. Six months experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
  4. Three years experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
  5. Knowledge of quasi judicial proceedings.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.