Esd Appeals Referee 1

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is hiring for a ESD Appeals Referee 1 in Las Vegas NV. The position performs professional work involving the adjudication of unemployment insurance issues administrative hearings or related case determinations within a regulatory or quasi-judicial environment. Incumbents interpret and apply federal and State laws regulations policies and procedures to resolve disputes make determinations and issue written decisions. Work requires analyzing complex factual situations evaluating testimony and evidence and applying legal standards precedents and program requirements to reach impartial and defensible conclusions. Incumbents conduct hearings or case reviews; communicate with claimants employers attorneys and representatives; and prepare clear concise and grammatically correct written decisions or technical documentation. The role requires maintaining objectivity in emotionally charged situations assessing credibility and managing interactions with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Additional responsibilities include scheduling hearings based on case complexity identifying necessary information and formulating appropriate questions to develop the record. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of applicable federal and State laws program policies English grammar and composition and general knowledge of rules of evidence hearsay and due process. They will have experience in interpreting laws and precedents evaluating reliability of information interviewing and maintaining control of hearings. The incumbent will have excellent verbal and written communication the ability to prioritize the ability to make unbiased decisions and the ability to tactfully present information.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration social science English or related field and two years of professional experience in a unemployment insurance program which included making determinations or adjudicating issues through interpretation and application of federal and State laws regulations and procedures; analysis of policy precedents and current circumstances; and writing concise logical grammatically correct and understandable decisions or technical documentation; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Incumbents perform the full range of duties described above under supervision of an ESD Appeals Referee II. Work is assigned according to caseload standards or status and is reviewed through case reviews and evaluation by an ESD Appeals Referee II subsequent appeals and Board of Review action.

Working knowledge of:interpretation and application of federal and State laws and regulations related to the assignment; program policies and procedures applicable to the assigned hearings areas; English grammar and composition. General knowledge of: standard rules of evidence hearsay evidence and due process.

Ability to: make appropriate decisions based on an analysis of policy precedents and current circumstances; read and interpret laws regulations policies procedures legal documents and/or medical reports; effectively communicate with persons from a variety of social economic and educational levels both verbally and in writing; establish priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities; maintain an unbiased attitude and deal objectively with individuals in emotionally charged situations; evaluate information and truthfulness of testimony; present information in a tactful manner; schedule hearings based on complexity anticipated length of hearing and disputed facts; determine needed information and phrase questions accordingly.

Skill in: relating and interpreting laws and precedents to specific issues under review; writing concise logical grammatically correct and understandable decisions; recognizing degrees of truth and reliability in evaluating information; dealing effectively with hostile or emotional people; interviewing to elicit specific information or facts; maintaining control and focus of a hearing or meeting.

Recruiter Contact Information: Paula Miles -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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