Closing Date: 31st October, 2024

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
Under the direct supervision of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge (SALJ), the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) presides over hearings in A California State Agency and DHCS Program areas, which may include program areas such as CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, IHSS, Scope of Benefits, Resource Family Approval, and Covered California, among others. Handles all types of hearings, which may include complex and/or sensitive cases. Interprets and applies various provisions of federal and state statutes, regulations and department policies. Rules on objections and subpoena requests raised during the process of hearing a case, addresses postponement requests, sets continued hearings, and addresses other case management issues to maintain proper flow of cases assigned by the Supervising Administrative Law Judge (SALJ). Submits timely and legally correct final and proposed decisions as delegated, at a rate and quality consistent with State Hearings Division (SHD) standards. By virtue of hearing primarily, CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal cases, becomes a subject matter expert with ability to consult with and answer questions for other ALJs on cases or various points of law; serves as a source of referrals to legal sources, prior decisions/samples, and other resources. May serve as reviewer of proposed decisions submited by other ALJs, and/or as duty judge who reviews /rules on pre-hearing matters such as requests for expedited hearings, bifurcations, subpoena request, postponement and reopen requests, among other pre-hearing issues. Participates on special projects as assigned, including but not limited to implementation of of best practices identified from any special projects, and attends SHD internal meetings and external meetings as assigned.

The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details.

Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees! (http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/new-employee-benefits-orientation.aspx)

Would you like more information regarding career opportunities with the A California State Agency? We'd love to hear from you! Please contact us at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov and include the job classification and job control number in the subject line. Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job. (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalcareers.ca.gov%2FCalHRPublic%2FLanding%2FJobs%2FSteps.aspx&data=05%7C02%7CRenee.Nadler%40dss.ca.gov%7Cb6a6c3b15c9442643d9a08dc8fb00d57%7C0235ba6b2cf04b75bc5dd6187ce33de3%7C1%7C0%7C638543233729496665%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rTwpHPTm3iTFwApUMPZzx%2BK1E%2FTedbt7DFvFyvoWANI%3D&reserved=0)

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=25320963&name=NONFILLABLEDS.pdf)

Working Conditions:
We have four regional offices in: Sacramento, Oakland, San Marcos, and Los Angeles.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Assigned to Our In-Home Support Services Bureau but May Live Anywhere in The State of California. Partial Telework.

This Position May Be Eligible for Hybrid Telework Under California Government Code Section 14200 for Eligible Applicants Residing in California. All Telework Schedules Are Subject to Change and May Be Reevaluated at Any Time. Specific Telework Arrangements May Be Discussed in More Detail with The Respective Hiring Manager. Telework Does Not Change the Terms and Conditions of Employment, the Essential Functions of Job Duties, or Required Compliance with The Department of Social Services Policies. Please Note, if This Position Is Being Advertised in Multiple Locations, the Headquarter Location Will Be Designated Based on The Selected Candidate's Primary Residence Location, And/or the Closest A California State Agency Location.

Special Requirements:
The Position(s) Require(s) a Background Investigation Be Cleared Prior to Being Hired.

Do Not Include Any Confidential Information on Any Documents (i.E., Application, Resume, or Transcripts) You Submit for This Job Vacancy. Confidential Information that Should Be Excluded or Removed from These Documents Include but Is Not Limited To: Social Security Number (ssn), Birthday And/or Age, Photos, Student/other Id Number, Driver's License Number (unless Required), Basis of Eligibility, Exam Results, Leap Status, and Marital Status. Confidential Information Submitted via A Cal Career Account (electronic Application) Is Automatically Redacted upon Submission.

This Position Is Designated Under the Conflict-Of-Interest Code.

This Position Is Subject to Fingerprinting Clearance by The Department of Justice.

You Are Required to Complete Employment History on The Application Form (std 678). You May Be Disqualified from The Recruitment Process if The Employment History Is Not Complete. Resumes Will Not Take the Place of Employment History.

If You Are Meeting Minimum Qualifications with Education, You Must Include Your Unofficial Transcripts for Verification. if Selected, You May Be Required to Provide Official Transcripts at The Time of Hire.

Training and Development Assignments May Be Considered Based on The Availability of Eligible Candidates and Are Subject to Approval by The Hiring Authority Prior to Appointment. Training and Development Assignments Are Considered Limited Term, 12 Months, and May Be Extended up To 24 Months or Become Permanent.

Candidates Who Reside Outside of The State of California May Be Admitted to The Job Interview, but They Must Provide Proof of Residence in California Prior to Being Eligible for Appointment.