$35.04 – $56.07 Hourly
$72,885 – $116,616 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 85
Posting Details
Interviews will be conducted within 2 weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
Supervisor of the Appeal Tribunal.
How does it get done?
The position plans, directs and monitors activities of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Appeals Tribunal. The UI Appeals Tribunal consists of administrative law judges who conduct hearings on UI appeals and issue written reasoned decisions based on law and evidence. The Chief of Appeals will be responsible for evaluating, managing, and implementing processes to ensure fair, timely and accurate UI Appeal Hearings. The position is responsible for assigning and monitoring the workload of Appeals Tribunal Staff, preparing performance evaluation reports, identifying training needs to ensure proper development of staff, and identifying and addressing/resolving employee performance issues and taking proper corrective actions as needed. The Chief of Appeals assures the highest quality of decision making so that the parties of appeals receive due process and ensures that the UI Appeals Tribunal is in compliance with federal standards and requirements. The Chief of Appeals is responsible for the overall performance and success of the UI Appeals Tribunal.
Who are the customers?
NMDWS and all unemployment constituents, including employers, claimants, third party representatives, or other interested parties.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should have the following:
-Supervisory or management experience
-Excellent legal writing and verbal communication skills.
-Knowledge of, and experience with, federal and state unemployment law
-Must be a licensed Attorney in New Mexico with at least 5 years of experience with administrative law hearings and procedures.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Social Services or Labor Relations and six (6) years of experience in conducting administrative hearings, employment placement, claims adjudication and/or investigations Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 10 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 10 years of experience 2 Associate’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 8 years of experience Associate’s degree or higher in any field AND 10 years of experience 3 Bachelor’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 6 years of experience 4 Master’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of “semester hours” in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and phone usage. Minimal statewide travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Andrea Christman Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.