Employment Program Manager I

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE. The Employment Program Manager I (EPM-I) is a first line management position. Under the direction of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Center Section Manager or Alternate Manager, the EPM-I is assigned to supervise a unit of staff performing the duties of Employment Program Representatives involved in determining claimant eligibility for UI benefits by conducting fact-finding interviews, responding to inquiries, and performing claim processing activities in accordance with laws, regulations, policies and precedent decisions. Will provide prompt, accurate and courteous customer services to internal and external customers; may conduct training or assist as a mentor. Monitors all staff functions. Involves staff in the continu