• Benefit Payment Control Agent

    State of Georgia (Tift County, GA)


    Benefit Payment Control Agent

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    Benefit Payment Control Agent (Legal Analysis Spec 1)

     

    Job Code: LEP040

     

    Pay Grade: J

     

    The Georgia Department of Labor is currently seeking applicants to fill the Benefit Payment Control Agent position in the Benefits Payment Control Unit .

     

    This position placement will be at GDOL’s Tifton Career Center and will work in the following counties: Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Crisp, Decatur, Dolly, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Irwin, Lee, Lowdness, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Sumter, Terrel, Thomas, Tift, Turner, Webster, Worth.

    Essential Function and Responsibilities:

    + Under general supervision, reviews Unemployment Insurance Fraudulent and Non-Fraudulent Claimant Overpayment Cases submitted for collection by department staff, for compliance with applicable program regulations.

    + Gathers pertinent documents and evidence to support case(s).

    + Analyzes findings and makes determination as to the sufficiency of evidence to support prosecution.

    + Assists in preparing cases for collection, criminal prosecution, or civil action.

    + Testifies, as necessary, in administrative hearings or court proceedings.

    + Negotiates and monitors repayment agreements with non-fraudulent claimants and proceeds with court action upon default.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or related area from an accredited college or university OR three years of experience in a related field

    + Four years of unemployment insurance benefits experience

    + Two years of experience performing duties related to determining program eligibility

    + Two years of experience filing civil actions for the purpose of collecting debt

    + One year experience processing and rendering benefit overpayment determinations

    WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

    The State of Georgia and Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefit program with wide variety of available choices:

    + Retirement and Savings Plans

    + Health Insurance (multiple plans)

    + Flexible / Voluntary Benefits

    + Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)

    + Dental

    + Vision

    + Life

    + Disability

    + Long Term Care

    + Legal

    + Paid Time Off

    + 13 Holidays

    + Annual Leave

    + Sick Leave

    + Other Leave, including Parental Leave

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Employee Discounts

    + Employee Purchasing Program

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

     

    The Georgia Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

     

    Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

     

    Please complete the application in its entirety. Your attached resume does not replace an incomplete work experience submission.

     

    High school diploma/GED and completion of 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours in criminal justice or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the related area. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

     

    Additional Information

     

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    + Requisition ID: LEG02RS

    + Number of Openings: 1

    + Advertised Salary: $49,178.12/Yr.

    + Shift: Day Job

    + Posting End Date: Dec 3, 2025