Administrative Law Judge - Administrative Law J...

Closing Date: 2nd October, 2025

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
This position is hybrid and eligible for telework, in accordance with DGS's Telework Policy. Selected candidates will report to the office in-person for monthly unit meetings and to perform a variety of specified duties supporting essential business operations. Travel may be required; OAH operational needs may require that incumbents work from an OAH office or designated location as necessary, in order to accommodate in-person or hybrid hearings or other events as determined by management. This is subject to change based on operational need and/or future return to office orders. Candidates must reside in California to be eligible for this appointment.

Excellence in the Business of Government!

Come join a team that creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Range A: Under direction of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in the OAH Special Education (SE) Division, the ALJ is the entry level for the purposes of recruitment and development designed to gain experience in administrative hearings in order to develop skills to accept more complex hearing assignments and is assigned to the routine cases, typically involving relatively settled points of law and only one to two parties and fewer legal issues. The ALJ will preside over quasi-judicial SE hearings, mediations, prehearing conferences, involving the families of children with disabilities and the public agency responsible for providing the child a free appropriate public education, and other matters as assigned. All duties are performed in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), California Education Code, applicable portions of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), relevant legal standards, and OAH policies and procedures, utilizing OAH's case management system.

Range B: Under general direction of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in the Special Education (SE) Division, the ALJ is the full journey level and works independently within a broad and diversified assignment with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment and is assigned to the specialized and more difficult, sensitive, and controversial cases, typically involving novel theories and unsettled points of law and multiple complex legal issues, multiple parties, and/or consolidated matters. The ALJ will preside over quasi-judicial SE hearings, mediations, prehearing conferences, involving the families of children with disabilities and the public entity responsible for providing the child a free appropriate public education, and other matters as assigned. The ALJ may lead and mentor other ALJs by assisting and advising on analysis of difficult and complex areas of law or factual scenarios. All duties are performed in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), California Education Code, applicable portions of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), relevant legal standards, and OAH policies and procedures, utilizing OAH's case management system.

Conflict of Interest
This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
• Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.
• Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
• Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

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