| Post Code: D708 | |
| Announcement Number: LEEM0838 | |
| Classification Number: C5110 | |
| Open: 10/29/2009 | |
| Close: 11/12/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
The Oregon Employment Department (OED) is announcing a permanent full-time Revenue Agent 1 job opening, located in Salem. This position is represented by the Service Employee International Union (SEIU). This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. The Oregon Employment Department monitors the pulse of the state’s economy; brings workers and employers together; stabilizes communities during periods of economic downturns; and ensures that child care is safe, high quality, and affordable. Join our professional team and help businesses succeed, workers find quality careers, and bring individuals economic stability during times of unemployment. Our values include: service, collaboration, diversity, honesty and openness, accountability and trust, and growth. Our mission is to Support Business and Promote Employment. The Department administers complex programs governed by both state and federal laws encompassing more than 400,000 unemployment claims; 107,000 employers; over 400,000 employment service applicants; as well as clients of partner agencies. The Department has a biennial budget of $1.8 billion and is staffed by approximately 1,200 employees in field offices located throughout the State and the Central Office in Salem. The unemployment insurance system promptly collects taxes when due and promptly pays benefits when due. Unemployment benefits provide a partial wage replacement to workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own thus maintaining a level of purchasing power to assist local economies. It affects unemployed workers and communities throughout Oregon as well as Oregonians who have moved to other states. The program employs hundreds of workers who pay millions of dollars a week to unemployed Oregonians. It is one part of the three part agency purpose which includes matching workers with jobs and developing labor market information used throughout the state. It is the largest single program in the department employing the most workers in central and field offices utilizing the majority of the agency funds for its administration. SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS This position requires successfully passing a criminal record(s) check. The circumstances of any criminal activity will be reviewed to determine whether an applicant is accepted for employment. During the current biennium ending June 30, 2011, Employment Department employees are required to take mandatory unpaid time off (furlough days). A furlough is a temporary excused unpaid absence from work. Upon your arrival, your manager will be meeting with you to determine the number of hours or days required to be furloughed. TO QUALIFY Your PD 100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have:
POSITION PURPOSE The purpose of this position is to collect from individuals who owe a debt to this agency because of an overpayment of unemployment insurance benefits. MAJOR DUTIES
WORKING CONDITIONS Requires sitting for long periods of time. Extensive use of a video terminal is requires to access information and update record keeping and to manage a computer-driven, high-volume collection caseload. Telephone calls are frequently received from ireate, verbally abusive peoble. In-person contact with irate, potentially dangerous individuals. Open and noisy office equipment. TO APPLY SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING STATE OF OREGON APPLICATION FORM PD100 OR (obtain from a local Oregon Employment Department Office or from most state agency personnel offices). If you have a disability and need assistance completing the PD 100, you may call the Exam Unit at (503) 378-2130 or TTY (503) 378-4672 for the hearing impaired to leave a message about the alternative format needed from most state agency personnel offices. Your PD 100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you clearly meet the qualifications as listed above. IN ADDITION, please submit the following: A COVER LETTER, not more than two (2) pages in length that addresses your experience as it relates to the following questions: 1) This position will need to be organized and work effectively as a team member. Please provide an example of your ability to work as a team member to accomplish tasks. Describe how your organizational skills helped you accomplish these tasks. 2) This job requires employees to explain the laws and policies behind the decision which caused the overpayment, the legality of the debt, and possible appeal rights and procedures. Please explain your experience as it relates to these job requirements. If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the minimum qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score. To receive veterans’ preference points you MUST submit the following required documentation:
For more information on veterans’ preference points click here, or visit www.oregonjobs.org, and select veterans’ preference. SEND completed application to: Oregon Employment Department Office of Human Resources 875 Union Street NE, Room 102 Salem, OR 97311 You may FAX, if necessary to (503) 947-1318 or you may e mail your application to Employment.Application@state.or.us If submitting electronically, please put "LEEM0838 -Electronic application submission" in the subject line. Applications and all supporting materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the announcement close date and must be complete and legible. We are unable to acknowledge or verify receipt of applications due to the large volume. NOTICE of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted, however, if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date. SUBMIT only the required materials. Reference letters or work samples should be kept for interviews. The pay on all announcements may change without notice. The Oregon Employment Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity
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