Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 08/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 09/07/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $3,229.00 Salary (Annually) $38,748.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Memphis, TN Department Labor and Workforce Development

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Qualifications Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent, customer service experience is preferred. Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for entry level professional unemployment work of average difficulty involving interviewing members of the public that are applying for unemployment benefits, and performs related work as required. An employee in this class conducts personal interviews that help determine an unemployment insurance claimant's eligibility. This class differs from the Unemployment Claims Adjudicator in that incumbents in the latter make determinations on disputed unemployment insurance claims. Responsibilities 1. Retrieves relevant information from employer and claimant to complete unemployment claim process, review unemployment claims for accuracy, and completeness 2. Learns to explain and interpret unemployment insurance programs, guidelines, rules and regulations to applicants and employers through training, relevant materials and email updates. 3. Identifies appropriate type of claim and reason for separation from employment based on information gathered, detects changes in claimant circumstances and makes initial determination of eligibility of each application for benefits. 4. Learns to enter relevant information into the unemployment insurance database. 5. May provide guidance or training for continuous improvement regarding the unemployment claims process. 6. All other duties as required. Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Instills Trust 2. Customer Focus 3. Optimizes Work Processes 4. Interpersonal Savvy 5.

Action Oriented Knowledges:

1. Knowledge of Administrative and Clerical Procedures 2. Knowledge of Principles and Processes for Customer 3. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products 4.

Knowledge of Basic Mathematics Skills:

1. Time Management of One's Own Time 2. Active Learning Skills 3. Active Listening and Communication 4. Reading Comprehension 5. Must be

Self-Sufficient Abilities:

1. Deductive and Inductive Reasoning 2. Written Comprehension 3. Ability to Multitask 4. Ability To Organize Day to Day Operations Tools & Equipment 1. Computer and Docking Station 2. Headset