Chief Unemployment Insurance Appeals Referee

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

Summary Statement A class incumbent is responsible for administering the state's first level of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals process to ensure fair and consistent hearings in accordance with applicable law. Manage 4 - 5 employees. Unit hears 300 cases monthly. 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. Plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of a staff of subordinate referees as well as that of the clerical staff; schedules cases for hearings, monitor appeals operations on a daily basis. Communicates and interprets applicable laws, rules and regulations to subordinate referees; provides referee training. Reviews hearing decisions of subordinate referees to ensure compliance and correct application of federal and State Unemployment Insurance laws, rules and regulations. Conducts the most complex Unemployment Insurance appeals cases in accordance with applicable law; administers oaths and affirmations; issues subpoenas; hears testimony; receives and reviews evidence and rules on its admissibility; regulates and controls the hearing; makes tape recordings of hearings; researches and reviews applicable federal and State laws and precedent cases; renders written case decisions. Compiles and/or oversees preparation of statistical reports as required. Maintains precedent manual for use by other referees in analyzing cases. Periodically reviews all phases of unit operations practices to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Responds to inquiries and complaints from the general public; coordinates decisions with other sections to resolve problems.

Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Possession of a Juris Doctor.
Three years experience in quasi judicial proceedings.
Three years experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Six months experience in legal research which includes researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
Six months experience in drafting legal documents and writing legal briefs which includes presenting facts, setting out and analyzing legal issues and applying legal precedents.
Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Responsibilities

Plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of a staff of subordinate referees as well as that of the clerical staff
Schedules cases for hearings, monitor appeals operations on a daily basis.
Communicates and interprets applicable laws, rules and regulations to subordinate referees; provides referee training.
Reviews hearing decisions of subordinate referees to ensure compliance and correct application of federal and State Unemployment Insurance laws, rules and regulations.
Conducts the most complex Unemployment Insurance appeals cases in accordance with applicable law; administers oaths and affirmations; issues subpoenas; hears testimony; receives and reviews evidence and rules on its admissibility; regulates and controls the hearing; makes tape recordings of hearings; researches and reviews applicable federal and State laws and precedent cases; renders written case decisions.
Compiles and/or oversees preparation of statistical reports as required.
Maintains precedent manual for use by other referees in analyzing cases.
Periodically reviews all phases of unit operations practices to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Responds to inquiries and complaints from the general public; coordinates decisions with other sections to resolve problems.

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