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Unemployment Insurance Specialist 1 (SAW/SEAP Agent) Job at State of Washington Employment Security Department

State of Washington Employment Security Department Washington State

Description


Our ideal candidate is deeply committed to understanding their customer’s needs and challenges and approaches their work with kindness, collaboration, and a keen eye for detail.

The Washington State Employment Security Department has a great opportunity for multiple Unemployment Insurance Specialist 1 (SAW Agents) to join the Fraud Management Team. Our Fraud Management division, Office of Special Investigations (OSI) unit protects the integrity of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and program data by preventing and detecting loss due to fraud or malfeasance. OSI also performs new hire fraud checks for ESD managers, and partners with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Please note:
This is a non-permanent position anticipated to last up to 6 months.

Duties

In this role you will assist in resolving any issues that are preventing our customers from setting up their accounts, address changes, pin resets and reopening claims. This position provides top-notch customer service support to claimants who are experience difficulties in accessing our online account services. The UIS1 SAW/SEAP Agents are essential in ensuring eligible claimants receive benefits in a timely manner. We are looking for individuals with strong customer service skills as you will be greeting customers, determining their needs, and triaging calls to the proper phone queue. This is a virtual/remote position.

Some of what you will do:
  • Provide telephone assistance to the customer and help them access UI information and agency resources through our electronic portal.
  • Answer basic questions with respect to what information is available via the on-line system, how to access the information, and how to file a claim.
  • Provide direction for use and navigation of the online portal.
  • Submit Remedy (trouble) tickets to the Technical Support Team when technical issues are occurring within the system.

To request a detailed position description, click here.

Qualifications

What you Bring
Required:
Four (4) years' experience providing customer service such as assistance to clients and/or customers regarding inquiries, complaints, or problems.
OR
A Bachelor's Degree in social science, business/public administration, or a related field.

OR A combination of education and/or relevant experience.

Education to Experience Equivalences:
Associate Degree = 2 years | Bachelor Degree = 4 years | Masters or Higher = 5 years

Desired:
Effective Communication
You have a talent for communicating information quickly and effectively both written and verbal.
Critical Thinking
You use purposeful and reflective judgement to process, analyze, interpret, explain, and compare information. When faced with something you don’t know, you turn to research and collaboration with your team to find the answer.
Customer Service
You possess excellent customer service skills and are committed to serving the public with kindness. A great day at work for you means finding new ways to exceed another’s expectations.
Inclusivity
You actively work to live out our Agency's values (see ESD Value Lens) by embracing diversity and different perspectives.

Additional Requirements of Employment:
  • Internet service with speeds of 30mbps download and 2MB upload. To test your internet speed please go to www.speedtest.net.
  • Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Information Review.
  • Per Gov. Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1, employees, and volunteers of the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine series. As a condition of employment, ESD employees and volunteers are required to provide proof of vaccination before starting work. A medical or religious exemption may be requested for accommodation.


Please submit your Cover Letter, and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.

Supplemental Information

Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others and are at the core of who we are. We value Collaboration, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Innovation, and Integrity, Investing in our people and Service with kindness. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key, that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value and trust our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.

Opportunity for All


The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.


If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Katie Swanson or the Talent Acquisition Team, or Washington Relay Service 711. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960.




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