Richland County, South Carolina
INTERNAL POSTING: Senior Administrative Hearing Officer - Columbia
Job details
- Location
- Richland County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $53,142 - $75,000/yr
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
About UsBusiness is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
**INTERNAL POSTING - only current DEW employees will be considered. **
Job Description
Do you have experience in listening to appeals and exercising good judgment to make sound decisions? Join our team at DEW!
Our Senior Administrative Hearing Officer serves within the Appellate division. Appeals provides independent reviews of unemployment benefits eligibility determinations. This is accomplished through administrative hearings and ensuring agency actions comply with state and federal rules governing unemployment.
The Senior Administrative Hearing Officer performs EPMS, training, ruling on subpoenas, and providing daily feedback in addition to performing regular hearing officer duties. They must work effectively with individual claimants, employers, professionals, and employees. They will receive and develop evidence, make rulings, and draft and render decisions in such cases. They preside over quasi-judicial administrative hearings for unemployment compensation, complex UI Tax, trade, SOD, and labor cases that are in dispute. Responsibilities include composing and issuing decisions in compliance with South Carolina Code of Laws, federal regulations, and statutes.
An ideal candidate will be able to independently supervise a team of administrative hearing officers. They will be able to prepare hearing records, perform legal research pertinent to cases assigned, preside over quasi-judicial hearings for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, tax/status, and other cases that are in dispute. They have knowledge of docket claim management and UI benefits and tax laws, rules of evidence, administrative procedures, and other related law. They will be able to work effectively with claimants, employers, professionals, and employees; conduct administrative hearings, receive, and develop evidence, make rulings, and render decisions; apply and explain the provisions of the SC Code; operate audio equipment, personal computers, and various software.
Key Responsibilities
- Review case file prior to hearing to ensure proper issues are scheduled and parties are notified.
- Conduct hearings to process appeals in accordance with DEW policy, law, and regulation.
- Make professional and easily understood decisions, reviewing decisions before completion to correct errors and address ancillary issues.
- Receive and develop evidence, make rulings, and draft and render decisions in such cases.
- Conduct hearings in a manner that meets DOL quality criteria, including meeting the minimum score and adhering to critical due process elements such as fairness, impartiality, and an attempt to obtain reasonably available competent evidence necessary to resolve the issues in a case.
- Independently supervise and provide regular feedback and training to a team of administrative hearing officers.
- Review and rule on subpoena applications.
If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
Position Duties
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years' experience in unemployment insurance, legal or quasi-judicial areas or a Juris Doctor degree with one (1) year experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree.
Other Qualifications
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Benefits
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Supplemental Questions
01
What is your highest level of education?
- Less than a twelfth grade education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
02
Please select from the below options:
- I have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in unemployment insurance (UI).
- I have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in legal, or quasi-judicial areas.
- I have a Juris Doctor degree.
- None of the above.
03
Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
- Yes
- No
04
If yes, when and what agency/agencies? If no, enter "N/A".
05
Are you a veteran?
- Yes
- No
06
If yes, which branch of service? If no, enter "N/A".
07
At SCDEW, a previous criminal offense or involuntary termination from prior employment are not automatic disqualifiers from employment. The agency takes the totality of a person's work history and background into consideration when making job offers. However, we do expect that individuals provide truthful and complete answers during the application process. Any misrepresentation could result in withdrawal of a pending job offer or termination of employment if selected for hire. By checking "yes" I am certifying that the work history listed on my application is accurate and that I have disclosed all involuntary terminations and any prior criminal convictions (excluding convictions occurring as a minor) regardless of age of offense.
- Yes
- No
08
How did you hear about this position with SC DEW?
- Indeed.com
- SC State Jobs Website - careers.sc.gov
- NASWA Job Board
- SC Works Center Referral
- SC DEW Current or Former Employee
- SC DEW Recruitment Communication or DEW Recruiter
- Other
09
If "Other" selected, please specify.
10
Will you be able to report to the office in Columbia, SC five days a week?
- Yes
- No
11
Please provide the names, phone numbers, email addresses, and job titles of at least two (2) professional references that we may contact regarding your qualifications and experience. By providing this information, you consent to SC DEW contacting these individuals should you be selected for the position.
12
Are you a current Department of Employment and Workforce employee?
- Yes
- No
13
If you answered yes, please indicate your current department and manager. If no, please enter 'N/A'.
14
The hiring range for this position is $53,142 - $75,000 per year. Are you willing to accept a position within that salary range?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Employment and Workforce Address 1550 Gadsden StreetColumbia, South Carolina, 29202 Phone803-737-2550
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