Title: Appeals Examiner Senior

State Role Title: Hearing Legal Servcs Offcr II

Hiring Range: $85,217 annually

Pay Band:

Agency: Virginia Employment Commission

Location: VEC CENTRAL OFFICE

Agency Website: https://www.vec.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Performs appeal functions sanctioned by DOL and the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act relating to UI claims, state set-off debt collection, labor disputes, disaster relief, and under the Treasury Offset Program, Trade Readjustment Act, and Migrant Seasonal Farm Workers and Dislocated Worker Program.

Conducts administrative law appeal hearings; affirms or reverses initial determination and issues written decisions. Reviews case materials; researches laws, regulations, policies and precedent decisions; determines necessity of witnesses and subpoenas.

Maintains hearing order and testimony; administers oaths; defines issues, appeal rights, pertinent laws, regulations, and policies; conducts direct and cross examinations; rules on admissibility of evidence, postponement, and continuance motions; records appeal hearing.

Applies knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, pertinent administrative procedures, due process standards and legal research methods.

Reviews and/or updates appeal decisions submitted by other staff for legal sufficiency and compliance; researches and resolves complex and technical issues; acts as a resource for other staff regarding correct application of the law; and completes special assignments as directed by the Chief.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing eligibility and qualification for benefits, administrative law procedures for conducting hearings, due process rights, legal research methodology and terminology.

Strong analytical, decision making, and oral and written communication skills.

Ability to manage substantial caseload, conduct fair hearings and control the process; ascertain and evaluate facts; apply related laws and regulations; analyze information; organize facts and testimony into written decisions; proofread, identify problems, and resolve issues; review the work of others; and work effectively various parties.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of statutory and regulatory provisions governing unemployment compensation (e.g. Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act).

Experience interpreting relevant laws, rules and regulations; conducting UI administrative hearings; and reviewing and editing legal decisions.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the VEC is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.

The Virginia Employment Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.

Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. VEC does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The VEC does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: VEC will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.