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Job Description:
Look at what we have to offer!
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
- Military leave
- 156% state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
- Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
- Training and Development based on your career aspirations
- Fun, inviting teammates
- A safe and secure environment
Examples of Work
- Compiles and reviews existing unemployment insurance benefit determinations and evaluates data and eligibility criteria to determine the correctness of the adjudicated process and validity of the denial and/or payment of benefits.
- Issues monetary re-determinations and/or non-monetary re-determinations to correct errors or changes in benefit eligibility in cases of new information.
- Interviews claimants and employers to determine reason for claimant's separation and to verify claimant's eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits and employer charging based on Nebraska Employment Security Law.
- Verifies correct wages are paid to ensure weekly unemployment insurance benefits are accurate and investigates wage discrepancies.
- Investigates potential overpayment of benefits, gathers information to recoup overpayments and detects benefit payment errors, benefit denial errors, and potential fraud.
- Prepares investigative reports, appropriate allocation documents and recommendations for further actions.
- Testifies and represents the Commissioner of Labor at administrative hearings or prosecution hearings in various Nebraska counties.
- Interprets applicable laws, statutes, policies, procedures, and regulations and provides explanation to claimants and employers regarding legal requirements and procedures pertinent to the unemployment insurance program and Nebraska Employment Security law.
- Limited job-related travel may be required.
Location: NDOL Administration Building, 550 South 16th Street, Lincoln, NE
Schedule: 8am-5pm; Monday-Friday
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training in public or business administration, finance, accounting, social/behavioral sciences or related field OR two years experience in employment services, unemployment insurance or human services with responsibility for interviewing; analyzing and/or evaluating data to draw conclusions; assessing documents and records; or performing accounting functions with direct public contact.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, finance, accounting, social/behavioral sciences or related field. Experience administering the law in an Unemployment Insurance program (UI Tax, UI Benefit Integrity Unit, UI Benefits or UI Claims). Experience working with electronic forms, databases, and Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of: Nebraska Employment Security Law. Skilled in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access, Internet, BPS Systems, NEworks, ECM/OnBase.
Ability to: plan, organize, conduct thorough reviews; gather data; interview individuals; use critical thinking to make independent decisions; apply, interpret and explain laws and regulations; communicate professionally with others; administer laws in Unemployment Insurance programs.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Instructions for Applying
Important points to remember when applying:
- The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
- Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
- You have the opportunity to attach a resume; however, it should not be used to replace any information asked for on the official application.
- When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive a confirmation on the screen and your application will be available on your Candidate Home page.
We encourage you to use the Search for Jobs feature to find jobs that are available in a particular location or a job that matches your work experience.
Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
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