Appeals Referee

THE POSITION The Appeals Referee position with the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review offers a meaningful opportunity to support fair decision making for workers and employers. You will play a key part in resolving appeals with accuracy and professionalism while building strong analytical and communication skills to support fair outcomes. Apply now to help maintain trust and confidence in the appeals system! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position is responsible for conducting hearings, reviewing evidence, and issuing fair and timely decisions on appeals cases. Work involves supporting due process by ensuring all parties have the opportunity to be heard and understood. As an Appeals Referee, you will perform the following duties: Conduct Hearings: Schedule, manage, and oversee appeals hearings while following due process standards Evaluate Evidence: Analyze testimony and documents to resolve conflicting information and determine credibility Draft Decisions: Prepare clear written decisions that explain findings of fact, legal issues, and the reasoning behind outcomes Provide Guidance: Explain procedures, rights, and policies to unrepresented parties and answer related questions Supervise Staff: Oversee clerical support, review performance, and resolve complaints and grievances Travel for Hearings: Attend hearings in multiple counties and support other offices as needed Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are negotiable with a 30-minute lunch break, Monday - Friday. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pottsville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. Note: This position supports the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, Reading Referee Office, the selected candidate will work/headquartered at the Pottsville CareerLink at 203 E. Arch Street, Pottsville, PA 17901. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Graduation from an approved school of law and certification of admission to the bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and one year of experience in the practice of labor law; or Four years of experience in the determination of unemployment compensation claims, including adjustments, overpayments, and appeals supplemented by 6 college level credits in English composition or other related English courses; or Four years of professional experience which involves the application of taxing or benefit-paying provisions of the Unemployment Compensation Law in order to determine compliance, to improve Unemployment Compensation program operations, or to train others in the application of the law supplemented by 6 college level credits in English composition or other related English courses; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 6 college level credits in English composition or other related English courses. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs. Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply.