STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Employment Security Principal Appeals Referee

Hybrid

Recruitment #240723-3303SH-001

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Introduction



Are you a current State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL) employee looking to tackle a new opportunity? Then look no further than this exciting opportunity to join our team!  

At the DOL, we are currently recruiting an Employment Security Principal Appeals Referee to join our team in Wethersfield, CT. 

What We Can Offer You:
The Role:
As an Employment Security Principal Appeals Referee you would perform quasi-judicial work reviewing other referees’ decisions for findings supported by substantial evidence and compliance with board precedent; prepare draft decisions for the most complex unemployment insurance appeals for consideration of the board and the board’s counsel; and conduct hearings or other assigned matters within the jurisdiction of the department. Along with other duties as needed, you would:
  • Provide training and guidance when needed
  • Engage in research or modernization projects
  • Act as a supervisor directing staff and regional office operations when needed
Position Highlights 
  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
About Us:
The Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this in an ever-changing environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy.  We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and the other agencies that serve them.  We ensure the supply of high-quality integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.  

We encourage you to continue your career with us and the rest of the DOL team!

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

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Application Process:

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.

Selection Process:

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

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Contact Information:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. 

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Labor this class is accountable for supervising a regional division office and performing quasi-judicial work conducting hearings and rendering decisions for the most complex unemployment insurance appeals or other assigned matters within the jurisdiction of the department.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations;
  • Plans, coordinates and manages a comprehensive system for hearing appeals and issuing decisions;
  • Formulates goals and objectives for regional office and clearly articulates to staff agency mission, goals and standards;
  • Provides assistance and guidance to Associate Referees and Referees in more complex cases;
  • Plans, develops and administers regional office budget subject to approval of Board of Review;
  • Provides input into development of policy;
  • Monitors regional office performance in relation to division mission, goals and standards;
  • Assesses need for staff development;
  • Provides staff training and assistance utilizing individual development plans;
  • Reviews decisions and other work of staff for compliance with federal and state standards and legal requirements;
  • Assists in development and implementation of performance standards;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Adjudicates complex cases involving unemployment insurance and other matters within departmental jurisdiction;
  • Responds to general and technical inquiries regarding appellate procedures and Connecticut Unemployment Insurance law;
  • Participates in initiation, development and implementation of appeals programs and services designed to resolve problems and better serve needs of customers;
  • May design and implement division wide projects to improve efficiency or quality of operation;
  • May represent division at policy meetings and other forums;
  • May provide consultation to agency executives and administrators regarding division programs and operations;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant state laws, rules and regulations;
    • Connecticut Employment Security Division appeals process, procedures and operations;
    • quasi-judicial procedures and rules of evidence;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to
    • comprehend, interpret and apply laws, regulations and legal decisions;
    • reach sound decisions based on findings of fact, evidence and applicable laws, regulations and rulings;
  • Ability to
    • work independently or as a team leader;
    • utilize technology to review case history, research relevant law and draft decisions;
    • maintain judicial demeanor;
    • handle stressful situations;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience at the level of an Employment Security Associate Appeals Referee.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience writing accurate decisions in the most complex unemployment insurance appeals using proper grammar, punctuation, and organization
  • Experience in reviewing Referees’ decisions to determine whether the factual findings are supported by substantial evidence and whether the decision complies with board precedent
  • Experience using ADLIB caselaw library
  • Experience applying board precedent law
  • Experience training new staff/Referees
  • Experience working with ReEmployCT

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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