Closing Date: 22nd October, 2024

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
Why Join DHCS?
A Government Entity is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 A Government Entity 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 Presiding Administrative Law Judge (PALJ) is to supervise Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) who preside over quasi-judicial hearings on difficult, complex and sensitive matters as provided under the Administrative Procedure Act and other state and federal statutes. The PALJ also supervises legal analysts who provide legal support to the ALJ's. The PALJ participates in policy decisions as a member of the office management team; ensures implementation of OAHA's vision, mission, and values; and performs various administrative tasks associated with case management and personnel issues.

This position is pending Human Resources Division and budget approval.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=25029366&name=JC-450322_PALJDutyStatement_.pdf)

Working Conditions:
Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.

Special Requirements:
This Position Is Subject to The Department's Conflict of Interest Code and Requires Annual Filing of A Statement of Economic Interests (form 700).

This Position Requires a State Bar License Certificate. You Will Be Required to Provide a Copy of Your Certificate Prior to Being Hired.

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 Supervising Administrative Law Judge (https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/6016.aspx). See the Minimum Requirements Section Above.
Complete the State Application by Clicking “apply Now” Above. See Below for Detailed Application Instructions.
Submit Your Application Package with All Required Documents - See the "required Application Package Documents" Section Below.
Once You Have Applied, Take the Supervising Administrative Law Judge Examination. (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2764)

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 A Government Entity Additional Information About Their Experience and Qualifications Concisely in Writing. the A Government Entity 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.

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:

in-Depth Knowledge of The State and Federal Laws, Regulations and Policies Governing Medi-Cal and Other Department of Health Care Services (department) Programs, Including Those that Address Provider Reimbursement, and Extensive Experience Adjudicating, Litigating, or Advising the Department on The Most Complex Legal Issues Arising in These Programs.
In-Depth Knowledge Of, and Extensive Experience Applying, State and Federal Laws, Regulations and Policies Governing Administrative Hearing Procedures (including Prehearing, Hearing and Post Hearing Operational Functions) Applicable to Department Programs and Actions, and Knowledge of Other Intra-Department Appeal and Grievance Processes.
In-Depth Knowledge Of, and Extensive Experience Identifying, Adjudicating or Litigating, Issues Arising at Intake; E.G., Jurisdiction, Consolidation, Timeliness, Sufficiency.
Extensive Knowledge of The Legislative and Regulatory Processes.
Knowledge of The Principles and Theories of Judicial Review of Administrative Actions.
Ability to Appropriately Assign Incoming Cases to Administrative Law Judges (alj's) and Monitor the Cases to Ensure a Clear Administrative Record Is Established and Maintained, Hearings and Other Matters Are Timely and Efficiently Conducted, Rulings Are Appropriate and Decisions Are Well-Researched, Well-Analyzed, and Well-Written and Comport with Applicable Law and Department Policy.
Ability to Establish Performance Standards, Train, Mentor and Develop Staff, Motivate and Inspire Staff, and Maintain Staff Accountability.
Knowledge of And Experience Participating in The State Budgetary Process.
Ability to Identify, Recommend, and Implement Best Practices Specific to Managing and Administering Administrative Appeals.
Ability to Work with Multiple Internal and External Stakeholders.
Awareness of Importance of Strategic Planning Processes and Experience Developing Organizational Strategic Plans.