UI Claims Examiner Associate

State of Georgia • Atlanta, GA

73d • $40,000 - $40,000

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Labor is accepting applications to fill the UI Claims Examiner Associate positions in the Benefit Payment Control Unit at the GDOL Headquarters in downtown Atlanta.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience working in the unemployment insurance benefits program.
• Two years of experience performing duties related to determining program eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Reviews unemployment insurance claims for overpayments.
• Establishes and investigates fraud and non-fraud overpayments.
• Processes Employer and Claimant Wage Audit Notices.
• Conducts fact-finding procedures on an overpayment to determine whether the overpayment was due to fraud.
• Processes payments received and prepares daily deposit.
• Reviews appeals that are remanded to the overpayment unit.
• Reviews New Hire information received.
• Identifies any issue(s) and determines the correct department(s) to address the issue(s).
• Performs daily clerical and follow-up tasks in support of overpayment/fraud investigation activities.

Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Health Insurance (multiple plans)
• Flexible / Voluntary Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Long Term Care
• Legal
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Holidays
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Other Leave, including Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Purchasing Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees