UI Program Associate 1 (Admin Support 3) 

Job Code: GSS082

Pay Grade: E

The Georgia Department of Labor is currently seeking applications to fill the UI Program Associate 1 positions in the UI Appeals Department at the Georgia Department of Labor Headquarters in downtown Atlanta.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The UI Program Associate 1 performs a variety of administrative support functions related to the hearing and the disposition of contested U.I. cases adjudicated by the Tribunal. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assists with the processing of appeal requests.
  
• Processes and responds to postponement requests.
  
• Advises parties of hearing delays, postponements, and continuances.
  
• Reviews, processes, and handles incoming and outgoing mail.
  
• Assists with the creation of hearing files and ensures all files and appeal records are up to date with accurate information.
  
• Adds information/documentation to hearing files.
  
• Ensures Tribunal records are updated with proper notes and entries.
  
• Ensures the Tribunal and Administrative Hearing Officers are up to date on the status of assigned cases and hearing files.
  
• Responds to telephone calls and customers inquires.
  
• Data entry/maintenance

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

The State of Georgia and Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefit program with wide variety of available choices:

• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Health Insurance (multiple plans)
• Flexible / Voluntary Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Long Term Care
• Legal
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Holidays
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Other Leave, including Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Purchasing Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

The Georgia Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those circumstances permitted or mandated by law). 

Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

Please complete the application in its entirety. Your attached resume does not replace an incomplete work experience submission.