UI Field Representative
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Job Description
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Labor - Agency 23
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Job Description:
Look at what we have to offer!
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment
Examples of Work
Compiles and reviews existing unemployment insurance benefit determinations and evaluates data and eligibility criteria to determine the correctness of the adjudicated process and validity of the denial and/or payment of benefits.
Issues monetary re-determinations and/or non-monetary re-determinations to correct errors or changes in benefit eligibility in cases of new information.
Interviews claimants and employers to determine reason for claimants separation and to verify claimants eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits and employer charging based on Nebraska Employment Security Law.
Verifies correct wages are paid to ensure weekly unemployment insurance benefits are accurate and investigates wage discrepancies.
Investigates potential overpayment of benefits gathers information to recoup overpayments and detects benefit payment errors benefit denial errors and potential fraud.
Prepares investigative reports appropriate allocation documents and recommendations for further actions.
Testifies and represents the Commissioner of Labor at administrative hearings or prosecution hearings in various Nebraska counties.
Interprets applicable laws statutes policies procedures and regulations and provides explanation to claimants and employers regarding legal requirements and procedures pertinent to the unemployment insurance program and Nebraska Employment Security law.
Limited job-related travel may be required.
Location: NDOL Administration Building 550 South 16th Street Lincoln NE
Schedule: 8am-5pm; Monday-Friday
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training in public or business administration finance accounting social/behavioral sciences or related field OR two years experience in employment services unemployment insurance or human services with responsibility for interviewing; analyzing and/or evaluating data to draw conclusions; assessing documents and records; or performing accounting functions with direct public contact.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in public or business administration finance accounting social/behavioral sciences or related field. Experience administering the law in an Unemployment Insurance program (UI Tax UI Benefit Integrity Unit UI Benefits or UI Claims). Experience working with electronic forms databases and Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge skills and abilities
Knowledge of: Nebraska Employment Security Law. Skilled in Microsoft Office Word Excel Power Point Outlook Access Internet BPS Systems NEworks ECM/OnBase.
Ability to: plan organize conduct thorough reviews; gather data; interview individuals; use critical thinking to make independent decisions; apply interpret and explain laws and regulations; communicate professionally with others; administer laws in Unemployment Insurance programs.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
