Review Vacancy
TitleSenior Unemployment Insurance Referee - UIAB - Brooklyn
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually
Duties Description As a Senior Unemployment Insurance Referee within the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board the incumbent will perform the following duties, but not limited to:
Supervises and coordinates activities of Unemployment Insurance Referees.
Assigns cases based on issues involved or special skill or knowledge required.
Severs or consolidates cases prior to scheduling, where the interests of justice will be served.
Designates Referees to act upon application to reopen cases.
Ensures adherence to hearing schedules.
Attends and/or reviews hearings periodically to observe and evaluate Referees’ performance.
Informs Referees of precedent setting decisions and changes in policy by holding meetings and distributing information.
Periodically reviews decisions rendered by subordinates.
Determines whether issues are properly disposed of in accordance with law and precedent.
Conducts hearings and renders decisions in complex or policymaking cases.
Communicates with parties to hearings on UIAB policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
Performs quality assurance tasks to ensure that UIAB adheres to qualitative standards.
Advises management of legal or procedural issues that may impact operations.
Conducts and participates in the development of training programs.
Oversees office management to ensure adherence to UIAB procedures and
recommend changes to policies and procedures to management.
Additional Duties include:
• Participate in change in organizational transformations, ensuring successful adoption and alignment with strategic objectives
• Engage in technology and innovation by leveraging emerging technologies to optimize processes and enhance customer experiences
• Proactively manage relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
• Think strategically about current and future organizational needs
• Adapt to shifting priorities
• Participate in the comprehensive process of implementing changes, ensuring smooth transitions, effective communication, and minimal disruption
• Proactively identify, address, and resolve conflicts to foster constructive dialogue and a productive, collaborative work environment
• Analyze issues, make sound judgments, and implement effective solutions to drive positive outcomes
• Proactively identify potential challenges and identify preventative solutions
• Take part in team collaboration and achieve agency objectives
• Effectively convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences through various channels, ensuring clarity and understanding
• Foster an inclusive and equitable environment that values and leverages the strengths of a diverse workforce
• Ensure exceptional customer service by proactively addressing needs and expectations
• Demonstrate self-awareness and empathy to effectively manage relationships, build trust, and foster productive interactions
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional integrity in all actions and decisions
• Maintain and apply an understanding of relevant technologies and digital tools to optimize performance and drive innovation
Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive Qualifications:
Admission to the NYS bar and three years of post-licensure professional legal experience including one year of service as an Unemployment Insurance Referee.
It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. If you are interested in the NY-HELPS program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/ (copy and paste in browser) to register today, in three easy steps.
Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law, provisional service immediately prior to a permanent appointment to this title is now credited towards the completion of probation upon permanent appointment.
Competitive 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.
Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice Law in New York State is necessary for continued employment. Disbarment or loss of registration shall result in termination or suspension of employment.
Reassignment Qualifications:
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a/an Senior Unemployment Insurance Referee; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Senior Unemployment Insurance Referee eligible list for this location, if one exists.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 25 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.
52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the Department of Labor promotion field and have one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a UI Referee. If 3 or fewer qualified Department of Labor UI Referees respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified UI Referee without further examination.
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/.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.
Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.
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 is available and can be discussed during the interview.
NYS Department of Labor does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.
Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.
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
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.
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street 1220 Washington Avenue, State Office Campus, Building 12
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.
https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol
Vacancy: 221362
Title: Senior Unemployment Insurance Referee
Location: Albany
Please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications, including specific experience with dates. It is essential to clearly describe qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may lead to disqualification.
Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications.
All documents must be received by August 20th, 2026. Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files.
If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact: YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.gov
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, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)