Overview
Assists in the planning, coordination, and supervision of sections within the Unemployment Insurance & Wages Division. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of subordinate staff. Hires and trains subordinate staff. Assists in formulating and implementing section policies and procedures. May oversee activities such as fact finding, adjudication of disputed claims, fraud investigations, wage records, field audits, collection of benefit overpayments and delinquent unemployment taxes, etc. May oversee the Telephone Claims Center. May make determinations pertaining to coverage of employers under the law. May collect and monitor data for required federal reports. May advise employers and others regarding the provisions of unemployment compensation law as it pertains to collection of contributions. May represent the Department on employer appeals before an Administrative Law Judge or before the Employment Security Board. May testify on behalf of the Unemployment Insurance & Wages Division at Administrative Law Judge and board hearings. Participates in the development, refinement and implementation of automated systems.
Who May Apply
This position,
UC Program Administrator II (Job Requisition #51324), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact michael.posternak@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed in standard office setting. Good human relations skills are needed to deal with upset or irate employers and claimants. Occasional travel may be required for which private means of transportation must be available.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree AND EITHER one (1) year or more in unemployment compensation, employment services, labor/industrial relations, or legal work that includes one year or more of supervisory experience OR one (1) year or more in the field of human resources with a concentration in benefits or labor relations, investigations, or federal/state unemployment compensation laws and regulations that includes one year or more of supervisory experience.
OR
Associate's degree AND EITHER three (3) years or more in unemployment compensation, employment services, labor/industrial relations, or legal work that includes one year or more of supervisory experience OR three (3) years or more in the field of human resources with a concentration in benefits or labor relations, investigations, or federal/state unemployment compensation laws and regulations that includes one year or more of supervisory experience.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent AND EITHER five (5) years or more in unemployment compensation, employment services, labor/industrial relations, or legal work that includes one year or more of supervisory experience OR five (5) years or more in the field of human resources with a concentration in benefits or labor relations, investigations, or federal/state unemployment compensation laws and regulations that includes one year or more of supervisory experience.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
