Hearing Officer Trainee
Hearing Officer Trainee
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Job Description
Title: Hearing Officer Trainee
State Role Title: Hearing and Legal Services Officer I / 19071
Hiring Range: $45000 annually
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Employment Commission
Location:VEC CENTRAL OFFICE
Agency Website: Type: Agency Employee Only - A
**This posting is open to current employees of the Virginia Employment Commission. Contract employees are ineligible.**
**This position reports to the office located at 6606 West Broad Street Henrico VA.**
Job Duties
Obtains required fact-finding statements from various parties and determines claimants eligibility for benefits.
Issues non-monetary determinations on all issues that affect a claimants right to past present and future benefits accurately and promptly.
Ensures claims are processed and managed in accordance with DOL and agency guidelines and requirements.
Maintains current knowledge and completes mandatory training. Responds to requests for information.
Ensures work area is neat and agency records are effectively managed allowing for easy retrieval and accessibility. Works assigned schedule and maintains availability.
Perform job duties related to the FTI Offset Program.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of the claims taking process and related rules and regulations governing eligibility.
Strong interpersonal decision making and customer service skills.
Ability to obtain and evaluate evidence and render eligibility determinations within tight deadlines; ensure administrative and programmatic requirements are performed; interact effectively with management technical and non-technical staff employers claimants and the general public; conduct research; collect and analyze data; contribute to a team environment; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must successfully obtain and demonstrate requisite skill set (knowledge skills and abilities) for position and meet the certification requirements as defined by the DOL to become certified as an agency Hearings Officer no later than one year from the date of hire into the position to remain in position.
Additional Considerations
Experience in unemployment compensation programs.
Demonstrated flexibility and reasonable learning capacity for variance in work assignments.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia and the VEC is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds including all races ethnicities genders and abilities.
The Virginia Employment Commission Is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and rsums will not be accepted.
Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.
Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. VEC does not provide relocation assistance and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience knowledge skills and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
For the status of your application and this position please refer to your account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.
Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.
The VEC does not provide sponsorship; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work in the US.
NOTICE: VEC will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources / Recruitment
Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application please refer to your account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.
Email: for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications resumes or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application please refer to your account.
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
