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Start your journey towards success! The Division of Employment Security is accepting applications for an Appeals Referee.
Depending on business need and job suitability, these positions may have a hybrid schedule
one week in-office and one week remote, subject to management approval
This posting is to fill (3) positions: 60077996, 60078008 and 60078003.
Salary Grade: LG06
Recruitment Range: $64,838 - $86,894
Department Mission: Under the Department of Commerce, the mission of the Division of Employment Security (DES) is to administer the unemployment insurance system for the state of North Carolina by delivering efficient, effective and quality service.
Description of work:
The primary purpose of this unit is to schedule, conduct hearings, and deliver a decision to claimants and employers regarding the appeals of adjudicated Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims. This position will conduct unemployment insurance and special program appeals hearing on contested cases for unemployment insurance benefits.
This posting is for three positions of Appeals Referee, whose primary job function is to preside over quasi-judicial evidentiary hearings on all manner of contested claims for UI benefits, UI fraud and requests for relief of UI benefit charges, and render decisions that, subject to further appeal to the appointed NC Board of Review or thereafter to the Courts, are the final agency decisions. As presiding Appeals Referee, this position must provide hearing parties, witnesses and authorized legal representatives a full, fair and complete hearing on contested issues and any issues that may arise in the course of the hearing process, finding facts that are relevant and applying the appropriate law to the facts they find. This position must provide professional, knowledgeable customer service to hearing parties, witnesses and legal representatives.
Duties of the position include:
- Apply the correct Division of Employment Security (DES) Law, rules and applicable case law in drafting orders and decisions.
- Conduct assigned unemployment insurance appeals hearings so that all parties reasonably understand the process.
- Respond to and rule on preliminary motions (for continuance, subpoena, withdrawal, etc) in accordance with Division of Employment Security (DES) rules and applicable case law.
- Preside over quasi-judicial evidentiary hearings on all manner of contested claims for Unemployment Insurance benefits, UI fraud and requests for relief of UI benefit charges, and render decisions that, subject to further appeal to the appointed NC Board of Review or thereafter to the Courts, are the final agency decisions.
- Be an accurate source of information about DES appeals law, rules, policy and procedure.
- Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor under pressure.
Secondary employment requires supervisory approval.
Salary- $64,838 - $97,257/year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative law.
- Ability to interpret laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions.
- Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal documents.
- Ability to express legal interpretations or conclusions of law clearly and logically in oral and written form.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other persons contacted in the course of work.
Applicant must meet both the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies requirements to be considered Qualified for the position.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Juris Doctor from an appropriately accredited institution.
Special Requirement
Pursuant to NCGS 96-15(c) the job of Appeals Referee/ALC I requires an active license to practice law in North Carolina.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603 How to Apply
For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript.
***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION***
Applications with "see attached" or resumes in lieu of completed education and work experience on the formal application will be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration for the vacancy.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Our Agency supports the Governor’s Executive Order 303 which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.
By providing the requested information, you certify that you have given true, accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your knowledge. In the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work, you authorize educational institutions, associations, registration and licensing boards, and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation, or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application, disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed, and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority: GS 126-30, GS 14- 122.1)
If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.Applicants may check the status of their application for a vacancy at any time by logging in to the government jobs system using the above link. Once the applicant has logged in, the status of each submitted application is documented next to each vacancy for which he/she has applied.
Please note: This position is subject to a National and International Background Investigation and/or Fingerprinting as required by applicable law.For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received.
It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.
Charlotte Bullock
Recruitment & Salary Administration
North Carolina Department of Commerce
Office#: (984) 236-5970
Fax#: (919) 341-6086
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
