at Department of Labor in Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Job Description
Unemployment Compensation Appeals RefereeRecruitment #082725-MAFZ01-600600
Opening Date 8/28/2025 12:00:00 AM Closing Date 9/4/2025 11:59:00 PM Type of Recruitment Open Competitive Salary Yearly: $52,894.00/Min - $66,118.00/Mid Salary Plan M37 Pay Grade 15 Shift Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm Employment Type Actual Vacancies Employment Term Regular Agency DOL/Unemployment Insurance / Unemployment Insurance Location(s) Location to be determined:(Kent, Sussex, New Castle, ) Contact Name DOL/DHR Contact Phone 302-761-8015 Telework Eligible Yes
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.
The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.
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