UI Professional IV

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor Division of Unemployment Insurance is seeking a q ualified and motivated individual for the full-time permanent position of UI Professional IV . This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies within the Division. An eligible list of candidates will be maintained for one year after the announcements closing date. This position is responsible for ensuring integrity and compliance with Marylands Unemployment Insurance (UI) l aws by ensuring accurate and timely collection of data to support benefit accuracy determinations and the integrity and sustainability of the UI system. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Spanish-speaking candid ates are strongly encouraged to apply.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore Maryland.

100 S. Charles St. Suite 3100 Baltimore Maryland 21201.

Main Purpose of Job

The purpose of this position is to assist in executing the mission of the Department of Labor and achieving the agencys goals. The Unemployment Insurance Professional IV completesduties that audit randomly selected unemployment in which benefits have been paid and denied in order to detect the source and reason for improper payments or to determine if a decision to deny benefits adjudicated properly. The position also works collaborative with various Division of Unemployment units and staff to facilitate in efforts to detect prevent and deter improper payments. This position will conduct Tax Performance System (TPS) and Data Validation (DV) the review activities mandated by the US Department of Labor.

POSITION DUTIES

Use interviewing and investigation techniques to conduct thorough telephone fact finding interviews on randomly selected cases that include elements for finance correctness of adjudication and compliance with agency policy and US Department of Labor mandates.

• Evaluate accuracy and timeliness of state UI tax operations (such as employer registration reporting collections and benefit charging).
• Draw conclusions from computed measures system reviews and acceptance sample findings to make timely and quality determinations.
• Verify the accuracy of the reported counts and dollar amounts truly reflect what is in the states underlying records.
• Submit results of reviews to USDOL automated software or other method required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience : Seven years of experience in a public / or private agency rendering and / or determining eligibility for a Human Service Program or an insurance claims processing and fraud investigations program OR Seven years of experience in administrative staff or professional staff work.

Notes :

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in a public / or private agency rendering and / or determining eligibility for a Human Service Program or an insurance claims processing and fraud investigations program OR three years of experience in administrative staff or professional staff work for the required experience.

may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Personnel employed in thisclassification will have access to federal tax information and must undergo astate and FBI criminal background check as a condition of employment.

All candidates are subject to ab ackground check against files maintained by the Division ofUnemploymentInsurance (MD Labor / DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to MD Labor / DUIas a result of unemployment insurance overpayment / fraud. Any unpaid debt mayhave an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that youprovide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet thequalifications for this recruitment. All information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing will not considerinformation submitted after this candidates will beranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed ontheeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Resumesare acceptable as additional information only. However theapplication must be completed in its entirety or it will be subject torejection.

All information concerning thequalifications including any required documentation (diploma transcriptcertificate etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing submitted after this date will not be considered.

For positions that requireBachelor / Master Degree etc :

Educational credentials fromforeign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information youmay call International Consultants of Delaware Inc. or WorldEducation Services Inc. 1- or .

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of arating of your education training and experience related to the requirementsof the is important that you provide complete and accurateinformation on your report all experience andeducation that is related to this position.

The examination for thisrecruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided onyour application. Therefore it is essential that the application is filled outcompletely and accurately listing all relevant education and experienceaddressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any requireddocumentation (diploma transcript certification license etc.). Pleaseinclude clear detailed and specific information on your application regardingexperience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications desiredand / or selective qualifications of the position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

This is a full-time permanent position and eligible for full State benefits which include :

Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking

Paid holidays 12-13 per year

Generous p aid leave package (annual sick personal and compensatory leave)

State Pension (defined benefit plan)

Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)

Comprehensive subsidized health dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles free generic prescriptions and free preventative health services

Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare

State Employees Credit Union

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any joboffer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (andmay be requested prior to interview).Permanent State employees do notneed to submit proof of Veterans status. If you are unable to apply online or encounter difficultyattaching required or optional documentation You may contact ChevelleWise or submit via email to . Please be sure to include your name identification number (EasyID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timelyprocessing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OREMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION.

Completed applicationsrequired documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to :

Maryland Department ofLabor / Office of Administration

Attn : UI Professional IV (25-) CW

100 S. Charles Street Tower I Ste. 5000

Baltimore MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be foundonline .

TTY Users : call via Maryland Relay

Maryland Department ofLabor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MD Labor that allpersons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunitiesservices and facilities without regard to race religion color sex age nationalorigin or ancestry marital status parental status sexual orientationdisability or veteran status.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

CSS,InVision,HTML5,Ux,Usability,Wireframing,Fireworks,UI,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator,Responsive Web Design,Sketch

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1