Remote A&R Jobs in Maryland (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\nMaryland's\r\nFamily and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program makes sure all workers in\r\nMaryland have paid time off for medical and family reasons. FAMLI is a social\r\ninsurance system covering 2.6 million workers and 180,000 employers, delivered\r\nas a digitally native, public-facing service. We're in the early stages of\r\nbuilding something as big and as far-reaching as unemployment insurance or a\r\nnew health department. We know that delivering services primarily through a\r\nwebsite, over the Internet, is a new way of doing business in government.\r\nThe\r\nAppeals Unit is responsible for providing a fair and impartial process for\r\nreviewing\r\ndeterminations made by the\r\nFAMLI Division. Our Hearing Officers conduct hearings, review evidence, and issue legally sound\r\ndecisions while safeguarding due process. The Appeals Unit is committed to delivering timely,\r\naccessible, and high-quality service to workers, employers, and the\r\npublic while upholding the integrity of the FAMLI program.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

22\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Remote\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

A Hearing Officer III FAMLI Lead/Advanced is the lead or advanced level of work\r\nconducting administrative hearings and preparing decisions in the FAMLI Appeals Division,\r\nMaryland Department of Labor. Employees performing the Lead level of work, assign, review\r\nand approve the work of and train lower-level Hearing Officers FAMLI. Employees\r\nperforming the Advanced level of work, are responsible for more complex cases.

POSITION DUTIES

\r\n\r\nDuties of this position\r\ninclude but are not limited to:\r\n\r\nHearing Officer III\r\n\r\n\r\n50% - Administrative Hearings &\r\nDecision Writing\r\n\r\nConducts\r\nimpartial administrative hearings related to the eligibility, benefits, and\r\ncontribution liability under the FAMLI program. Troubleshoots common, uncommon,\r\nand complex issues.\r\n\r\nReviews\r\nall pertinent facts surrounding the hearing.\r\n\r\nReviews\r\ncase materials, relevant statutes, and evidence prior to the hearing.\r\n\r\nFollows\r\nprescribed legal procedures and ensures that due process is maintained\r\nthroughout hearings.\r\n\r\nEvaluates\r\ntestimony and applies statutes, case law, and program regulations accurately.\r\n\r\nPrepares\r\ntimely, legally sound, and clearly written proposed decisions.\r\n\r\nCollaborates\r\neffectively with Clerks, administrators, and other team members in the Hearings\r\nUnit.\r\n\r\nEnsures\r\nconfidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information.\r\n\r\nRemains\r\nadaptable to new technologies and new processes as they are introduced.\r\n\r\nAssists\r\nwith appeals pre-review and intake to resolve and dispense of cases when\r\npossible.\r\n\r\nPerforms\r\nresearch in preparation for the administrative hearings.\r\n\r\nIssues\r\npre-hearing orders, subpoenas, administers oaths, examines witnesses and\r\nreceives documentary evidence.\r\n\r\nInstructs\r\nthe parties of their rights.\r\n\r\nConducts\r\npre-hearing conferences to limit issues, combine parties and representation,\r\naccept stipulations, determine order of presentation and to address other\r\naspects of the hearing.\r\n\r\n\r\n30% - Quality Assurance &\r\nTraining\r\n\r\nStays\r\nup to date on changes in administrative law, as well as FAMLI policies,\r\nprocedures and regulations.\r\n\r\nAssists\r\nin training new team members and training existing staff on changes in the law,\r\nregulations, and or appeals procedures.\r\n\r\nReviews\r\ndecisions written by more junior hearing officers for quality and accuracy\r\nbefore they are issued as final orders.\r\n\r\n\r\n15% Complex Case Adjudication\r\n\r\nConduct\r\nhearings for complex cases and make final decisions or recommendations on their\r\nresolution, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.\r\n\r\n\r\n5% Other\r\n\r\n\r\nParticipates\r\nin trainings, team meetings and feedback sessions.\r\n\r\n Performs other duties as required.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Juris Doctor degree or equivalent degree from an accredited law school. \r\nExperience: Four years of legal experience involving civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings. \r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute one year of experience administering paid leave programs for one year of the required experience. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in judge advocate classification or judge advocate specialty codes in the general attorney field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nDesired or Preferred Qualifications\r\nHearing Officer III Lead/Advanced:\r\n\r\n Experience supervising other hearing\r\nofficers is preferred.\r\n\r\n Experience in paid leave,\r\nunemployment insurance, workers compensation, or any other benefits\r\nadministration program is preferred.\r\n\r\n Experience standing up new government programs is preferred.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must have membership in the Bar of any state or federal jurisdiction at the time of hire and must become a member of the Maryland Bar within 12 months of hire. \r\n2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are\r\nsubject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of\r\nUnemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to\r\nLabor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid\r\ndebt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure\r\nthat you provide enough information on your application to show that you meet\r\nthe qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your\r\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Unfortunately, we won't\r\nconsider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates will\r\nbe ranked as best qualified, better qualified, or qualified and placed on\r\ntheeligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\nPlease\r\nnote:A\r\nresume may be attached as supplemental information; however, only the\r\ninformation provided in the application will be reviewed and considered in the\r\nevaluation process. \r\nAll information\r\nconcerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma,\r\ntranscript, certificate, etc.), must be submitted and received by the closing\r\ndate. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.\r\nFor positions that require\r\nBachelor/master's degree etc.:\r\nEducational\r\ncredentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education\r\nreview service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further\r\ninformation, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302)\r\n737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932- 3897 or (202)\r\n331-2925.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of\r\na rating of your education, training, and experience related to the\r\nrequirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate\r\ninformation on your application.Please report all experience and\r\neducation that is related to this position. The examination for this recruitment will be\r\nan evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application.\r\nTherefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and\r\naccurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the\r\nspecific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation\r\n(diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear,\r\ndetailed and specific information on your application regarding experience\r\nqualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective\r\nqualifications of the position.\r\n\r\n***Please note that your\r\nanswers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information\r\nprovided on your application to receive credit.\r\n

BENEFITS

This is a full-time, permanent\r\nposition and eligible for full State benefits, which include:\r\n Flexible hours and hybrid\r\nteleworking\r\n Paid holidays 12-13 per\r\nyear\r\n Generous paid leave package\r\n(annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)\r\n State Pension ('defined\r\nbenefit' plan) \r\n Tax-deferred supplemental\r\nretirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)\r\n Comprehensive, subsidized\r\nhealth, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free\r\ngeneric prescriptions, and free preventative health services\r\n Flexible Spending Account\r\nplans for Health Care and Daycare\r\n State Employees Credit Union\r\n\r\nTo learn more, please click\r\nthis linkSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online\r\napplication is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online,\r\nor having difficulty with your login or password, please contact DBM's Helpdesk\r\ndirectly at (410) 767- 4850 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and\r\nweekends). After business hours, please submit an email request to Application.Help@maryland.gov. \r\nU.S.Military\r\nVeterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job\r\noffer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214\r\nverifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and\r\nmay be requested prior to interview).Permanent State employees do not\r\nneed to submit proof of Veterans' status.\r\nIf you encounter\r\ndifficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may contact Erika\r\nLeonard-Anderson via email to erika.leonard-anderson1@maryland.gov. Please be\r\nsure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job\r\nannouncement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.\r\nPLEASE DO NOT FAX OR\r\nEMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION\r\nCompleted\r\napplications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed\r\nto:\r\nMaryland\r\nDepartment of Labor / Office of Administration\r\nAttn: Erika Leonard-Anderson\r\n26-002787-0001\r\n100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\nThe MD State\r\nApplication Form can be found online\r\nMaryland Department\r\nof Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the\r\npolicy of MD Labor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to\r\nemployment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race,\r\nreligion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status,\r\nparental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.\r\n