Employment Security Division Adjudicator

Description of Work

Start your journey towards success! The Department of Commerce, Employment Security Division is currently accepting applications for an Adjudicator. 

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.  

Depending on business need and job suitability, this position may be a candidate for telework, subject to management approval. 

**This posting is to fill (4) positions**: #60078478, #65008339, #65008357, #60077766

SALARY SCHEDULE: NC08

SALARY Range: $42,500 - $55,000
  

Department Mission: 
Under the Department of Commerce, the mission of the Division of Employment Security is to administer the unemployment insurance system for the state of North Carolina by delivering efficient, effective and quality service.

Description of Work:
This position is located in the Adjudication Unit with the Division of Employment Security and will report directly to the Adjudication Program Supervisor. Upon completing the 16-18 week training the employee in this position will determine an applicant’s eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits based on the reason the individual separated from their last employer.  Employees review and evaluate claim information and, if needed, investigate conflicting information provided by applicants and employers. Employees also ensure that all pertinent information used to evaluate the claim is documented in the case file and apply applicable law to issue formal eligibility determinations.  This position also requires considerable interpretation of laws and rules and the ability to analyze facts to determine the appropriate course of action. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. This position is physically located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Wake County.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
 

• Demonstrated work experience to quickly learn and understand, Federal and State unemployment insurance laws, DES rules and regulations, precedent decisions, and DES legal interpretations.
• Demonstrated work experience with strong communication and customer service skills in order to obtain relevant and accurate information from all interested parties in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated work experience to analyze facts, evaluate conflicting information, and correctly apply relevant law to those facts in a production - oriented environment.
• Demonstrated work experience with strong writing skills to properly articulate all necessary findings and rationale for each determination.
• Demonstrated work experience with time management and organizational skills to efficiently manage and timely resolve all assigned work.

Applicants must meet both the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Competencies requirements to be considered Qualified for the position.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See OSHR.NC.GOV for details.   
 

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.