Review Vacancy
TitleSenior Unemployment Insurance Hearing Representative - Menands
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $74193 to $94121 Annually
Duties Description STANDARD DUTIES:
Review hearing request files to ensure files are legally and factually correct. Evaluate whether determinations adhere to law, precedent or policy and are supported by fact finding; issue revisions, additional and alternate determinations when appropriate; and return the file to adjudication offices for further fact finding and/or correction, revision, or redetermination when necessary. Gather, assemble evidence as appropriate. Prepare case files for ALJ offices. Schedule and prepare witnesses for assigned hearings, prepare questions for all parties, note key documents to be presented in support of the Commissioner of Labor's position. Research relevant citations, represent the Comm. of Labor by making opening statements, conducting direct and cross examination of witnesses, making relevant objections, introducing evidence, and making closing arguments supported by proper citation to legal authority. Prepare post hearing reports including adjournment memoranda, closing reports, and recommendations for appeal. Advise the UI office when determinations have been added, modified, or withdrawn.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.
Candidates reachable on the Civil Service Eligible list(s) will be canvassed. However, you may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:
Reassignment Qualifications:
An employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Senior Unemployment Insurance Hearing Representative, is eligible for reassignment. An employee with less than one year of permanent competitive service is eligible for reassignment to a different geographic location if reachable for appointment on a current eligible list for this title and location.
70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 18 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.
Provisional Qualifications:
A New York State Department of Labor employee with at least one year of permanent, competitive or 55-b/55-c service as service as an Investigative Officer 1, Investigative Officer 1 (various language parenthetics), Labor Standards Investigator, Labor Standards Investigator (various Language parenthetics) Labor Services Representative, Labor Services Representative (various language parenthetics), Labor Services Representative (Local Veterans Employment Representative), Unemployment Insurance Investigator, Unemployment Insurance Investigator (Spanish Language), or Unemployment Insurance Reviewing Examiner. The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.
Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .
Additional Comments Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.
If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.
Telecommuting may be available and can be discussed during the interview.
Hours will be discussed during the interview.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.
Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us
DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address labor.sm.personnel.UIRecruitment@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Department of Labor
Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561
Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by May 19, 2025 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.UIRecruitment@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID 187235, Senior Unemployment Insurance Hearing Representative - Menands, in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation, be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.