Administrative Hearing Officer

Job Posting Title

Administrative Hearing Officer

Agency

290 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Employment Security Commission–Appeals

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

June 24, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Up to $60,200.00 based on education and experience.

Job Description

This position may be filled at the Level II or underfilled at the Level I.

Job Type/Salary/Location

• Full-time
• Vacancies: Two
• Salary: Up to $60,200.00 based on education and experience.
• Primary Working Hours:  M-F; 8-5; flexibility allowed with approval
• Location:  OKC
• Telework Status:  Telework expected at the end of successful, in person training.
• Training:  In-person
• Supervisory:  Not a supervisory position
• Travel:  Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all intermittent, job-related travel normally associated with this position. 

A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Position Essential Functions

*Conduct hearings and determine the validity of claims in accordance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, including the Administrative Procedures Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, U.S. Department of Labor standards, and other relevant laws, court decisions, and other established precedents.

*Determine the issue(s) to be resolved in the appeals cases and take evidence in a logical sequence seeking to meet all U.S. Department of Labor standards for quality and timeliness of dispositions.

*Render decisions that are binding as law affirming or denying previous rulings based on testimony, claim records, applicable provisions of law and established precedents.

*Independently analyze findings of fact in cases under review, establish findings of fact on new evidence presented, and research case law to determine conclusions of law; may remand cases to prior adjudicative level for further evidentiary investigation.

*Question witnesses and rule on objections, motions, and admissibility of evidence; review

documentary evidence and determine elements of a complete case record; afford due process to each party.

*Independently research laws, regulations, policies and precedent decisions to prepare for appeal hearings.

*Ensure that the subpoenas are issued for the scheduled hearing; counsel parties; and administer oath to prepare for formal hearings.

*Schedule or direct the scheduling of the docket of cases to be heard and notify all parties concerned.

*Prepare final decision or direct the preparation of transcripts; keep records on all cases and transmit the transcripts of selected cases to appropriate parties.

*Analyze new laws, rules, and regulation to determine the impact on the adjudicative process

*Participate in required Division training regimen.

*Follow required OESC and Appeals Division safety / security protocols.

These job functions, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Valued Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Abilities

Knowledge of - laws, rules, and regulations regarding the specific program assigned; procedures used in administrative hearings; due process and the rules of evidence; decision and report writing; and maintenance of complex records.

Skill and Competencies – excellent verbal and written communication skills expressing ideas clearly and concisely.

Ability to - determine complex issues and make independent decisions; interpret liability, eligibility, and qualification requirements for benefits; organize data and prepare written legal decisions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; analyze, interpret and apply various laws, rul