Administrative Specialist I

State of North Carolina

4d • $39,244 - $68,679

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity. The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above. Recruitment range is $39,244.00- $68,679.00 This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement. Employees in this position determine an applicant’s eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits based on the reason the individual separated from their last employer. Employees review and evaluate claim information and, if needed, investigate conflicting information provided by applicants and employers. Employees also ensure that all pertinent information used to evaluate the claim is documented in the case file and apply applicable law to issue formal eligibility determinations at the end to the review. This work requires considerable interpretation of laws and rules and the ability to analyze facts to determine the appropriate course of action. The Division of Employment Security is responsible for the administration of the unemployment insurance program in the state of North Carolina. This program is a federal-state partnership, funded by federal and state unemployment taxes, which employers pay on the wages of their employees. Benefits are paid to eligible workers who lose their job through no fault of their own and are able, available, and actively seeking work. The Appeals Section of the Division of Employment Security provides the “hearing of record” on contested claims for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, allowing aggrieved appellants and relevant, associated appellees a quasi-judicial, neutral appellate tribunal for a decision on the facts of their case and the legal entitlement to benefits based on those facts and the associated liability for benefits paid, as required by state and federal law. Appeals heard by the Appeals Section include qualification or eligibility for UI benefits; appeals of fraud and non-fraud overpayments; misrepresentation; federal programs including Disaster Unemployment Assistance, TRA and TAA; denials of claim withdrawals; and petitions for relief of benefit charges. The Appeals Section receives, validates and schedules appeals to first-level agency decisions, and is composed of management, Appeals Referees and administrative support staff.

Requirements

• Knowledge of office or work unit procedures, methods and practices.
• Demonstrated experience explaining and interpreting information to clients/customers and staff.
• Demonstrated experience performing a high volume of detailed oriented and repetitive work under strict time guidelines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in order to interact with the public
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Employees in this position determine an applicant’s eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits based on the reason the individual separated from their last employer.
• Employees review and evaluate claim information and, if needed, investigate conflicting information provided by applicants and employers.
• Employees also ensure that all pertinent information used to evaluate the claim is documented in the case file and apply applicable law to issue formal eligibility determinations at the end to the review.

Benefits

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED