Public Works Inspector

Nature of Work Advanced level work planning and carrying out claims taking activities, deputy duties, planning an effective employer relations program and/or supervisor/managerial duties in supervisor’s absence. Hiring Process: We encourage applicants to apply online. This can speed processing. Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application. If you have applied for this job within the past 11 months and simply want to update your ID (name, address, etc.), work preferences, or county availability, do not re-apply. Instead, send us a letter. Examples of Work Training Graduation from a four-year high school or the equivalent. Experience Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment including at least three years experience in a public employment office selecting and referring workers to employers, or taking applications and initial claims, or work involving selection and referring applicants/employees in industry or government. Substitution Successful full-time study or equivalent part-time study in an accredited college or university or resident business or vocational school training may be substituted through an established formula for the required general experience. If you use college to qualify, you must provide degree verification documents. Send to: Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305 - 0139 Special Requirement Availability of a car for continuous use may be a requisite to employment. Minimum Qualifications Interviews claimants to determine appropriate claims and takes an Intrastate, Interstate, UCEF, UCX, Combined Wage, New, Additional, Re-open, Partial or Total claim. May also involve TRA, DUA, EUC, ET, etc. Interviews applicants to obtain or verify employment history, complete or update applications, or obtain or verify reason for unemployment. Assigns occupational title and code to application using the Dictionary of Occupational Title or other approved classification system. Takes job information from prospective employers by telephone, mail or in person and writes job orders may be in charge of the Job Service Office in the manager’s absence. Contacts employers to explain services available in order to solicit job orders and their participation in Job Service Advisory Committees. Recognizes possible separation and availability issues and takes appropriate fact-finding statements. Verifies claimants continued claim forms checking for possible issues, completeness, and work search activities before unemployment payment is released. May adjudicate contested unemployment compensation claims. May assign work to lower level employees, may review work of others. Serves as lead worker over claim activities and may be in charge of office in manager’s absence. Will be required to travel to outside training statewide. May conduct meetings to train or discuss procedural changes. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of the functions and objectives of public unemployment and job service offices. Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to the agency. Knowledge of approved interviewing techniques. Knowledge of the process utilized by the unemployment claims office and job service office. Ability to conduct an effective interview to obtain necessary information from applicants and employers. Ability to record and evaluate a variety of factual information and prepare reports. Ability to interpret agency regulations. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and guidelines.--- Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with the public, claimants and employers. Other Information Location: Kanawha County Limited Time Posting State employment offers a variety of benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr