Hearing Officer

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, the Hearing Officer impartially conducts appeals hearings between constituents, makes decisions according to statute, applicable regulations, and precedent cases. Issues decisions in a timely manner. The Hearing Officer is an integral member of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals process that efficiently and fairly disposes cases.

• Participate in the review of cases in the Quality Appraisal process.

• Ensure Federal, State, and other timeliness criteria are met.

• Acts as Appeals Examiner, responsible for hearing and deciding matters pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act.

• Hear all matters arising under the Wyoming Employment Security Law, all employer liability, employer taxation, worker classification issues, all wage claims issues, and fair employment cases.

• Perform legal research to ensure decisions are based on current statutes and case law.

• Responsible for all claims and contested matters.

• Conducts hearings by phone and/or in-person and writes decisions.

• Maintains database for particular programs.

• Responsible for training, participating in projects, and participating in Division initiatives.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with legal expertise or education.

• Knowledge of all state and federal statutes and regulations relating to the operation of several government agencies and policies and precedent decisions in these areas.

• Knowledge of all applicable statutory and regulatory changes as they occur.

• Knowledge of the operation and use of the State of Wyoming Computer System.

• Knowledge of Departmental Policy, Mission, and Goals and perform in line with the Strategic Plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt

• The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

• Former State of Wyoming employees, who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment, will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.

• Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

• For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.

• This position is eligible for teleworking and is subject to the State of Wyoming telework policy.

Supplemental Information

053-Workforce Services - Administration - Unemployment Insurance

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.