Appeals Hearing Officer

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking an Administrative Hearing Officer for Oklahoma City to conduct hearings, determine eligibility, and issue decisions in unemployment-related matters in accordance with federal and state law.

The role requires strong analytical and writing skills, due process adherence, and the ability to manage complex case records. This is a full-time position with standard business hours and a salary range of $70,000–$80,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Level II - bachelor’s degree and 3 years in adjudicative or legal work as primary duty, plus 1 year as Administrative Hearing Officer; or juris doctorate plus 1 year as Administrative Hearing Officer.
• Level I - bachelor’s degree and 3 years in adjudicative or legal work as primary duty; or juris doctorate degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hearings and determine the validity of claims in accordance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Determine issues to be resolved in appeals cases and take evidence to meet standards for quality and timeliness of dispositions.
• Render decisions that are binding as law affirming or denying previous rulings.
• Independently analyze findings of fact, research case law, and may remand cases for further investigation.
• Question witnesses, rule on objections, review evidence, and ensure due process for each party.
• Prepare for appeal hearings by researching applicable laws and regulations.

Job description

State of Oklahoma is seeking an Administrative Hearing Officer for Oklahoma City to conduct hearings, determine eligibility, and issue decisions in unemployment-related matters in accordance with federal and state law.

The role requires strong analytical and writing skills, due process adherence, and the ability to manage complex case records. This is a full-time position with standard business hours and a salary range of $70,000–$80,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.