South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce · 2 days ago
Administrative Hearing Officer-Statewide
South Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce is focused on connecting jobseekers with career opportunities. The Administrative Hearing Officer Tier I will handle complex legal matters related to Unemployment Insurance, conduct hearings, and issue decisions in compliance with laws and regulations.
Government Relations
Responsibilities
Review Case Records : Examine records to identify issues, research relevant laws and precedents for assigned cases
Conduct Hearings : Lead quasi-judicial administrative hearings for unemployment compensation and other labor-related disputes
Issue Decisions : Draft and deliver decisions that comply with South Carolina laws and federal regulations
Ensure Decision Quality : Ensure decisions are professional, understandable, and free of errors, addressing all issues raised during hearings
Process Appeals : Promptly manage Lower Authority Appeals within legal and policy frameworks, ensuring proper issues are scheduled and noticed
Conduct Hearings in Compliance : Carry out unemployment insurance, trade, and tax hearings according to DEW policies and regulations, ensuring fairness and adherence to DOL quality criteria
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience in unemployment insurance, legal or quasi-judicial areas or a Juris Doctor degree with no experience
Knowledge of UI benefits and tax laws, rules of evidence, administrative procedures, and other related law
Knowledge of docket claim management
Keyboarding skills required
Preferred
Juris Doctor degree or Bachelor's degree and 5 years Unemployment Insurance (UI) experience
Benefits
Affordable health insurance
Great retirement benefits
Work-life balance
Company
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is responsible for paying unemployment insurance benefits, collecting unemployment taxes, helping people find jobs, matching businesses with qualified candidates, and collecting and disseminating state/federal employment statistics.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam M.
Chief Information Security Officer
Pamela H. Jones
Strategic Partnerships Manager
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