Administrative Hearing Officer - Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Valdosta
The Georgia Department of Labor is currently seeking applicants to fill the position of Administrative Hearing Officer 1 in Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Valdosta, GA.
Under general supervision, the duties for these positions are as follows, but not limited to:
- conducting administrative hearings in which there is generally conflicting evidence to determine eligibility of claimants for unemployment insurance benefits.
- ensuring all hearings are conducted fairly while safeguarding the legal rights of all parties.
- developing a hearing record and renders a written decision to all parties based on the competent evidence presented in the hearing.
In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending accounts.
Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.
The Georgia Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
Please complete the application in its entirety. Your attached resume does not replace an incomplete work experience submission.
Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience interpreting and applying laws regarding program eligibility OR Four years of experience interpreting and applying laws regarding program eligibility OR Two years of experience required at the lower level Adjudicator 1 (LEP010) or position equivalent.
