State of Nebraska

About State of Nebraska

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals and businesses in your communities? The Nebraska Department of Labor is looking for individuals who are detail oriented, enjoy daily challenges and variety, and specialize in decision making within the capacity of Nebraska Employment Security Law. These future team members must strive in multi-tasking and communicating in a fast paced and positive team oriented environment. If this sounds like you...apply today! We offer an excellent total compensation package including: 12 paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; State-matched retirement plan; health, dental, vision, and life insurance options! Job location is 500 South 16th, Downtown. Hours: 8-5, Monday - Friday. Examples of Work Analyze benefit claims to obtain the necessary information to write legal formal determinations of benefit eligibility. Process appeals from claimants and employers, explain procedures, assist in completion of appeals, complete necessary documents, and data entry of transactions. Testify on behalf of the Commissioner of Labor as necessary in Appeal Hearings. Investigate and establish over payments of benefits to claimants to ensure that unauthorized benefits are not paid and to comply with legal requirements relative to payment of Unemployment Insurance Benefits. Answer verbal and written inquiries from claimants, employers, and other agencies to explain legal requirements and procedures pertinent to the Unemployment Insurance program and general information. Interview claimants to determine continued eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits. Identify barriers, verify work search and refer to reemployment services through One Stop offices. Retrieve, review and update claimant and employer information utilizing computer database inquiries and computer data entry skills. Collect, validate and assemble completed claims and submit for imaging and archival storage. As directed by supervisor, file initial, additional and extended unemployment insurance benefits by telephone. As directed, adhere to State, Department of Labor and UI Division policies and procedures. Qualifications / Requirements REQUIREMENTS: Post high school coursework/training in social/behavioral sciences, public or business administration, accounting or related field; OR experience in personnel, unemployment insurance, employment services, insurance, accounting or human services with responsibility for employment interviewing, referral or placement, credit investigation, analyzing and/or evaluating financial data and/or evaluating and determining eligibility for services and/or benefits. PREFERRED: Experience adjudicating unemployment insurance claims plus experience using the current benefit payment system in NEworks. Proficient computer and typing skills are necessary. Please submit an application with current information. Successful applicant will undergo a background/criminal records check. A job offer will not be extended until the results of the background check have been received. A history of criminal activity and/or certain convictions may eliminate a candidate from consideration. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skilled in: Organizing in high workload, high stress situations. Ability to: meet all timeliness and time lapse requirements according to Federal guidelines; effectively communicate via the telephone; use personal computer.

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