Closing Date: 12th October, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Why Join DHCS?
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
About This Role:
The role of the Administrative Law Judge is to preside over quasi-judicial hearings on difficult, complex, and sensitive matters as provided under the Administrative Procedure Act and other state and federal statutes; confer with and assist less experienced Administrative Law Judges with challenging cases and provide guidance; and assist with the development and implementation of new office policies and procedures and the improvement of existing policies and procedures.
Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!
This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33544180&name=JC-533266_ALJDutyStatement_.pdf)
Working Conditions:
Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Administrative Law Judge (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=6016)
Additional Documents
Department Information:
Dhcs' Purpose Is to Provide Equitable Access to Quality Health Care Leading to A Healthy California for All.
Dhcs Is a Dynamic Organization with Ambitious Goals and Talented, Committed Employees. We Work Hard Every Day to Fulfill Our Vital Responsibility to Support the Delivery of Quality Health Care to Californians. Dhcs Is Committed to Addressing Disparities Within Our Organization and In Our Communities Through Efforts Toward Greater Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This Is Accomplished, in Part, by A Commitment Toward Employing a Diverse Workforce that Reflects the Many Communities We Serve, and By Promoting and Enforcing Equal Employment Opportunity.
Take a Look at Some of Dhcs' Recent Projects and Happenings that Our Department Has Accomplished in The Dhcs Newsroom. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33544180&name=JC-533266_ALJDutyStatement_.pdf)
Special Requirements:
Simple Application Steps
If You Are Interested in This Position, Complete the Following Simple Steps:
Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section
Applicants Must Include a Statement of Qualifications (soq) for This Recruitment. the Soq Is a Narrative Discussion, Not a Cover Letter, Prepared by The Applicant Describing how Their Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Training, and Experience, Qualify Them for The Position.
The Soq Serves as Documentation of The Applicant's Ability to Present Information Clearly and Provide Dhcs Additional Information About Their Experience and Qualifications Concisely in Writing. the Dhcs May Not Consider Applicants Who Fail to Provide an Soq with Their Application. Resumes Do Not Take the Place of The Soq.
The Soq Must Be No More than Two Pages in Length, Double Spaced and Using 12-Point Font. You Must Indicate Your Full Name and Job Control Number at The Top Right Corner.
Candidates Who Do Not Complete and Submit an Soq May Not Be Considered for This Position.
Application Instructions:
Completed Applications and All Required Documents Must Be Received or Postmarked by The Final Filing Date in Order to Be Considered. Dates Printed on Mobile Bar Codes, Such as The Quick Response (qr) Codes Available at The Usps, Are Not Considered Postmark Dates for The Purpose of Determining Timely Filing of An Application.
Final Filing Date: 10/12/2026
Who May Apply:
Individuals Who Are Currently in The Classification, Eligible for Lateral Transfer, Eligible for Reinstatement, Have List or Leap Eligibility, Are in The Process of Obtaining List Eligibility, or Have Sroa And/or Surplus Eligibility (please Attach Your Letter, if Available). Sroa and Surplus Candidates Are Given Priority; Therefore, Individuals with Other Eligibility May Be Considered in The Event No Sroa or Surplus Candidates Apply.
Applications Will Be Screened and Only the Most Qualified Applicants Will Be Selected to Move Forward in The Selection Process. Applicants Must Meet the Minimum Qualifications Stated in The Classification Specification(s).
How to Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/employment Application (std 678) and Applicable or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted to Apply for This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. when Submitting Your Application in Hard Copy, a Completed Copy of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. if You Choose to Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through an Alternative Method Listed Below:
Administrative Law Judge (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=6016)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=533266)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33544180&name=JC-533266_ALJDutyStatement_.pdf)
Department Information:
Dhcs' Purpose Is to Provide Equitable Access to Quality Health Care Leading to A Healthy California for All.
Dhcs Is a Dynamic Organization with Ambitious Goals and Talented, Committed Employees. We Work Hard Every Day to Fulfill Our Vital Responsibility to Support the Delivery of Quality Health Care to Californians. Dhcs Is Committed to Addressing Disparities Within Our Organization and In Our Communities Through Efforts Toward Greater Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This Is Accomplished, in Part, by A Commitment Toward Employing a Diverse Workforce that Reflects the Many Communities We Serve, and By Promoting and Enforcing Equal Employment Opportunity.
Take a Look at Some of Dhcs' Recent Projects and Happenings that Our Department Has Accomplished in The Dhcs Newsroom. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33544180&name=JC-533266_ALJDutyStatement_.pdf)
Special Requirements:
Simple Application Steps
If You Are Interested in This Position, Complete the Following Simple Steps:
- Review the Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications (mq's) of The Administrative Law Judge. See the Minimum Requirements Section Above.
- Complete the Statement of Qualifications and The State Application by Clicking “apply Now” Above. See Below for Detailed Application Instructions.
- Submit Your Application Package with All Required Documents, Which Include the Statement of Qualifications - See the "required Application Package Documents" Section Below.
- Once You Have Applied, Take the Administrative Law Judge Examination.
Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section
Applicants Must Include a Statement of Qualifications (soq) for This Recruitment. the Soq Is a Narrative Discussion, Not a Cover Letter, Prepared by The Applicant Describing how Their Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Training, and Experience, Qualify Them for The Position.
The Soq Serves as Documentation of The Applicant's Ability to Present Information Clearly and Provide Dhcs Additional Information About Their Experience and Qualifications Concisely in Writing. the Dhcs May Not Consider Applicants Who Fail to Provide an Soq with Their Application. Resumes Do Not Take the Place of The Soq.
The Soq Must Be No More than Two Pages in Length, Double Spaced and Using 12-Point Font. You Must Indicate Your Full Name and Job Control Number at The Top Right Corner.
Candidates Who Do Not Complete and Submit an Soq May Not Be Considered for This Position.
Application Instructions:
Completed Applications and All Required Documents Must Be Received or Postmarked by The Final Filing Date in Order to Be Considered. Dates Printed on Mobile Bar Codes, Such as The Quick Response (qr) Codes Available at The Usps, Are Not Considered Postmark Dates for The Purpose of Determining Timely Filing of An Application.
Final Filing Date: 10/12/2026
Who May Apply:
Individuals Who Are Currently in The Classification, Eligible for Lateral Transfer, Eligible for Reinstatement, Have List or Leap Eligibility, Are in The Process of Obtaining List Eligibility, or Have Sroa And/or Surplus Eligibility (please Attach Your Letter, if Available). Sroa and Surplus Candidates Are Given Priority; Therefore, Individuals with Other Eligibility May Be Considered in The Event No Sroa or Surplus Candidates Apply.
Applications Will Be Screened and Only the Most Qualified Applicants Will Be Selected to Move Forward in The Selection Process. Applicants Must Meet the Minimum Qualifications Stated in The Classification Specification(s).
How to Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/employment Application (std 678) and Applicable or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted to Apply for This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. when Submitting Your Application in Hard Copy, a Completed Copy of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. if You Choose to Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through an Alternative Method Listed Below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You May Submit Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents To:
You May Submit Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents To:
Department of Health Care Services
Mailing
Attn: Certification Technician Jc 533266
M.S. 1300
P.O. Box 997411
Sacramento, Ca 95899-7411
Mailing
Attn: Certification Technician Jc 533266
M.S. 1300
P.O. Box 997411
Sacramento, Ca 95899-7411
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You May Drop Off Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents At:
You May Drop Off Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents At:
Department of Health Care Services
Drop-Off
Certification Section Jc 533266
1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1501
Sacramento, Ca 95814
Monday - Friday (excluding Holidays)
08:00 Am - 04:00 Pm
Drop-Off
Certification Section Jc 533266
1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1501
Sacramento, Ca 95814
Monday - Friday (excluding Holidays)
08:00 Am - 04:00 Pm
Required Application Package Documents
The Following Items Are Required to Be Submitted with Your Application. Applicants Who Do Not Submit the Required Items Timely May Not Be Considered for This Job:
Applicants Requiring Reasonable Accommodations for The Hiring Interview Process Must Request the Necessary Accommodations if Scheduled for A Hiring Interview. the Request Should Be Made at The Time of Contact to Schedule the Interview. Questions Regarding Reasonable Accommodations May Be Directed to The Eeo Contact Listed on This Job Posting.
Desirable Qualifications:
In Addition to Evaluating Each Candidate's Relative Ability, as Demonstrated by Quality and Breadth of Experience, the Following Factors Will Provide the Basis for Competitively Evaluating Each Candidate:
The Following Items Are Required to Be Submitted with Your Application. Applicants Who Do Not Submit the Required Items Timely May Not Be Considered for This Job:
- Current Version of The State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678 (when Not Applying Electronically), or The Electronic State Employment Application Through Your Applicant Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. All Experience and Education Relating to The Minimum Qualifications Listed on The Classification Specification Should Be Included to Demonstrate how You Meet the Minimum Qualifications for The Position.
- Resume Is Required and Must Be Included.
- Statement of Qualifications - Refer to The Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section for Instructions.
Desirable Qualifications:
In Addition to Evaluating Each Candidate's Relative Ability, as Demonstrated by Quality and Breadth of Experience, the Following Factors Will Provide the Basis for Competitively Evaluating Each Candidate:
The Skill to Understand the Testimony of Expert Witnesses in Complex Matters; Identify and Analyze Relevant Facts and Complex Legal Issues; Determine the Relevance of Evidence Presented at The Hearing; Preside Over and Maintain Control of Proceedings; Recognize and Protect the Confidentiality of Oral and Written Information; Determine the Appropriate Credibility and Weight Given to Testimony Offered; Prioritize One's Workload with Varying Degrees of Importance, Taking Into Consideration Statutory Timelines; and Draft Logical, Wel
