Senior Administrative Hearing Officer - Columbia

Business 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 the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new jobs and $10 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!

Job Description:
This position reports to the Appeals Department in Columbia. Must be able to independently supervise a team of administrative hearing officers. Incumbent is responsible for performing EPMS reviews, training, and providing daily feedback in addition to regular hearing officer duties. Must work effectively with individual claimants, employers, professionals, and employees. Must be able to prepare hearing records, perform legal research pertinent to cases assigned, preside over quasi-judicial hearings for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, tax, and other cases that are in dispute. Incumbent must receive and develop evidence, make rulings, and draft and render decisions in such cases. Must have ability to apply relevant laws, regulations, and policies. Keyboarding skills, ability to operate personal computers, and various software is required. Other related duties as assigned.Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in unemployment insurance, legal or quasi-judicial areas or a Juris Doctor degree with one (1) year of experience. Juris Doctor degreeSupplemental 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.