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If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Department of Labor - Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, Division of Administrative Hearings Job Class Code: 0053 Grade: 26 (Professional/Technical Bargaining Unit) Salary: $56,264.00 -$78,998.40/Annually Location: Augusta Opening Date: September 11, 2026 Closing Date: October 1, 2026 Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in a critical role within the Department of Labor. As a Hearings Examiner, you’ll help ensure that individuals and employers have a fair opportunity to be heard when appealing decisions made by the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation. In this role, you’ll conduct telephonic hearings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, review case files and evidence, ask questions to develop a complete record, and guide participants through the hearing process.
You’ll evaluate testimony and evidence, make independent decisions, and ensure hearings are conducted fairly and consistently with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys analyzing information, asking thoughtful questions, solving complex problems, and making well-reasoned decisions. You’ll have considerable independence in managing your hearings and caseload while also being part of an experienced and supportive team that works together, shares knowledge, and is always available when you need guidance.
Primary responsibilities include: Determines time, date, and place of hearing in order to schedule and provide a forum in which decision can be rendered. Assesses and evaluates all testimony and documents presented at the hearing in order to determine final decision on issue or validity of claim. Explains prescribed procedures, duties of the hearing officer, purpose of the hearing, and rights of the claimant in order to ensure all parties know their rights and will be able to participate in the hearing.
Discusses and questions all parties testifying during the hearing in order to identify issues and clarify testimony presented. Determines legality and direction of testimony and cross examination in order to arbitrate and control hearing process. Writes formal report defining issues and listing relevant facts and documents presented as testimony in order to advise all parties of final decision and instruct agency personnel on appropriate action to take.
Advises program managers when policies are not being applied or correctly interpreted in order to correct problems which result in appeals. Skills or knowledge required: Determines time, date, and place of hearing in order to schedule and provide a forum in which a decision can be rendered. Assesses and evaluates all testimony and documents presented at the hearing in order to determine the final decision on the issue or validity of the claim.
Explains prescribed procedures, duties of the hearing officer, purpose of the hearing, and rights of the claimant in order to ensure all parties know their rights and will be able to participate in the hearing. Discusses and questions all parties testifying during the hearing in order to identify issues and clarify testimony presented. Determines legality and direction of testimony and cross-examination in order to arbitrate and control the hearing process.
Writes a formal report defining issues and listing relevant facts and documents presented as testimony in order to advise all parties of the final decision and instruct agency personnel on appropriate action to take. Advises program managers when policies are not being applied or correctly interpreted in order to correct problems that r