Associate Hearings/Appeals Referee (Jefferson City)

Associate Hearings/Appeals Referee

Unemployment Insurance Appeals Section / Jefferson City Office

Salary Range: $47,000 - 55,000

Why you will love this position:

The Department of Labor is looking for an enthusiastic applicant with excellent communication skills to join our team! This position offers full state benefits, with a regular work week of 40 hours.

What you will do:

• Conduct quasi-judicial hearings with interested parties and their counsel: place witnesses under oath, question witnesses to ascertain pertinent facts, direct the recording of testimony, admit or exclude evidence, and facilitate the cross-examination of witnesses.
• Review, prior to hearing, pertinent material, which has a bearing on scheduled appeals.
• Evaluate all facts pertinent to a case and prepare written findings of fact and decision, applying pertinent provisions of the law and following established precedents.
• Study precedent decisions in similar cases as a guide for making decisions.

All you need for success:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 or more years of professional experience in the programs subject to the administrative hearing review. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Desired Attributes

• Knowledge of the unemployment insurance system.
• Prior participation in administrative hearings.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact: Thomas Ott at thomas.Ott@labor.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.