What are the responsibilities and job description for the UC Senior Administrative Hearing Officer position at State of Ohio?
What You Will Do
As a Senior Unemployment Compensation Administrative Hearing Officer, you will:
Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday but may be required to work evenings. Hours are between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Location: This position's office location will be at Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street 31st FL, Columbus, OH 43215
Travel: For training purposes and required Program Area meetings, occasional travel will be required.
PN(s): 20037595, 20036741
The Ideal Candidate, At Minimum, Must Have The Following
When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.
Pay Information
This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 15. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $44.38 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.
Pay Range 15
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Hourly
$44.38
$46.88
$49.52
$52.24
$55.15
$58.16
$60.55
$63.41
Annual
$92,310
$97,510
$103,002
$108,659
$114,712
$120,973
$125,944
$131,893
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 Months
18 Months
30 Months
42 Months
54 Months
66 Months
78 Months
Organization
Unemployment Compensation Review Commission
Agency Contact Name and Information
Gina King
Unposting Date
Aug 21, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
James A Rhodes Office Tower 31
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:30am -5:00pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills
Basic Documentation, Computer Literacy, Attorney/Legal, Clerical & Data Entry, Communications, Customer Service, Operational and Administrative Support, Board and Commission Compliance , Policy Direction, Law
Professional Skills
Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Establishing Relationships, Ethics and Values, Flexibility, Listening, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Reasoning, Responsiveness, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality, Proofreading
Agency Overview
The Review Commission (“the Commission”) is composed of three members appointed by the Governor and a team of attorney hearing officers and administrative support staff. The Commission is independent of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) for purposes of delivering timely and fair hearings on unemployment insurance matters. The Commission conducts fair due process hearings on ODJFS unemployment insurance decisions appealed by claimant and employers. After a review of the facts, the Commission may affirm, reverse, remand, or modify ODJFS decisions. The Commission holds “de novo” or full hearings on appeal, offering customers a new review of disputed unemployment insurance issues in a fair and efficient manner. We aspire to conduct business with consistency and to preserve the honor, dignity, and respect of those we serve. We will conduct our agency’s business with Fairness, Integrity, Efficiency and Consistency.
As a Senior Unemployment Compensation Administrative Hearing Officer, you will:
- Conduct administrative law unemployment insurance hearings, including hearings in complex areas of unemployment law (e.g. Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Extended Unemployment Compensation, Tax, Trade, etc.), for both the Commission's Lower Authority & Higher Authority
- Explain hearing procedures to both employers & unemployed workers clearly & in plain language, advises parties of their rights & answers questions about hearing procedure: oversees taking of testimony, including administering oaths, determining which witnesses to take testimony & the order or testimony, directly questioning each witness, presiding over each party's additional direct testimony & cross-examination, assisting each party in cross-examination when appropriate, applying policies & procedures, ruling on motions & objections & determining admissibility of evidence: provides the highest levels of customer service & professionalism while conducting hearings even when encountering irate or hostile customers
- Provide evening telephone &/or in-person hearing coverage as assigned/ as needed to support operational needs
- Follow the "no surprise" rule to communicate issues up the leadership chain.
- Prepare in advance of unemployment insurance hearings, including reviewing all materials in the ODJFS Director's file & additional documents & exhibits submitted by parties, ensuring that all registered parties are correctly identified & contacted for the hearing, ensuring that all relevant issues are addressed in the hearing, communicating & working with parties regarding scheduling & continuances, authorizing issuance of subpoenas
- Conduct legal research
- Review evidence submitted on appeal
- Mentor UC Administrative Hearing Officers
- Speak to external customers & partners about the Commission
- Understand & follow policies & procedures
- Process & resolve issues in systems (e.g., MyOhio, RCExpress, OJI, Buckeye UI,Clear2There)
- Ensures the protection & security of confidential federal data.
Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday but may be required to work evenings. Hours are between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Location: This position's office location will be at Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street 31st FL, Columbus, OH 43215
Travel: For training purposes and required Program Area meetings, occasional travel will be required.
PN(s): 20037595, 20036741
The Ideal Candidate, At Minimum, Must Have The Following
- Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 4705.01
- 6 experience as UC Administrative Hearing Officer, 63951 or 6 months of equivalent legal experience.
When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.
Pay Information
This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 15. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $44.38 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.
Pay Range 15
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Hourly
$44.38
$46.88
$49.52
$52.24
$55.15
$58.16
$60.55
$63.41
Annual
$92,310
$97,510
$103,002
$108,659
$114,712
$120,973
$125,944
$131,893
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 Months
18 Months
30 Months
42 Months
54 Months
66 Months
78 Months
Organization
Unemployment Compensation Review Commission
Agency Contact Name and Information
Gina King
Unposting Date
Aug 21, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
James A Rhodes Office Tower 31
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:30am -5:00pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills
Basic Documentation, Computer Literacy, Attorney/Legal, Clerical & Data Entry, Communications, Customer Service, Operational and Administrative Support, Board and Commission Compliance , Policy Direction, Law
Professional Skills
Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Establishing Relationships, Ethics and Values, Flexibility, Listening, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Reasoning, Responsiveness, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality, Proofreading
Agency Overview
The Review Commission (“the Commission”) is composed of three members appointed by the Governor and a team of attorney hearing officers and administrative support staff. The Commission is independent of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) for purposes of delivering timely and fair hearings on unemployment insurance matters. The Commission conducts fair due process hearings on ODJFS unemployment insurance decisions appealed by claimant and employers. After a review of the facts, the Commission may affirm, reverse, remand, or modify ODJFS decisions. The Commission holds “de novo” or full hearings on appeal, offering customers a new review of disputed unemployment insurance issues in a fair and efficient manner. We aspire to conduct business with consistency and to preserve the honor, dignity, and respect of those we serve. We will conduct our agency’s business with Fairness, Integrity, Efficiency and Consistency.
Salary : $63 - $92,310