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Reference #: 4765678 THE POSITION Do you take pride in the high degree of precision and organization you deliver in the workplace? If so, consider starting a new chapter in your career with the Department of Labor & Industry! We are eager to welcome an Administrative Officer 3 to serve as the Assistant Appeals Administrator and Presiding Officer in the appeal process for employer UC Petitions for Reassessments. This is an exciting opportunity to independently conduct reviews, hold hearings, and draft decisions regarding unemployment compensation tax assessments. Apply today to become an essential part of our specialized legal team as you manage day-to-day operations within the office!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Assistant Appeals Administrator and Presiding Officer, you will conduct administrative proceedings involving Petitions for Reassessments filed by employers or putative employers in response to Notices of Assessment issued by the Office of UC Tax Services. You will be expected to research, interpret, and apply a wide range of laws and regulations to be utilized when completing duties. In this role, you will be responsible for presiding over hearings as necessary, where you will receive testimony, evidence, and disposition of procedural matters. This position gives you the opportunity to draft prompt and fair decisions based upon a record developed from a hearing, with or without post hearing briefs, or the paper record. You will also be responsible for providing procedural guidance and instruction to interested parties regarding: Scheduling, reconvening, administering of oaths, and issuing subpoenas Ruling on offers of proof and receiving evidence Taking depositions Holding conferences before and during hearings Disposition of procedural matters and motions Reviewing briefs and pleadings filed by parties

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time.  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 Harrisburg. 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as an Administrative Officer 2; or Four years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management of staff work in public or private organization, including experience in personnel management budgeting or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.  Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.