Closing Date: 2nd October, 2025
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Assume overall responsibility for the supervision and administration of the Northern Regional Office with other local Supervising ALJs. Must be an integral part of the Division's management team, responsible for working collaboratively with other members of the team in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the Region and Division, including monitoring performance measures for the office/bureau, workload assessments, resource allocation, budgeting, strategic and contingency planning, use of technology, staff development and retention, leadership development and staff reward and recognition. Coordinate with other State Hearings regional offices to ensure that all back-up support they need is available to ensure all cases are scheduled, heard and written decisions issued timely. Responsible for monitoring ALJ performance and addressing performance issues at the earliest opportunity, to avoid late cases and late case penalties. Assure that the quality of final and proposed decisions meet departmental standards; responsible for the timely review of those cases where the final decision authority is not delegated to ALJs and responsible to act on behalf of the Director in reviewing proposed decisions, including the authority to adopt proposed decisions, prepare an alternate decision or recommend a further hearing. Advise and consult with ALJs on emerging points of law; provide regular staff training to both ALJ's and other SHD staff, participate in the recruitment and training of State Hearings staff in the region; evaluate ongoing ALJ performance.
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Working Conditions:
We have two regional offices; Sacramento and Oakland. Partial Telework.
This position is eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order N-22-25 (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=29183782&name=NROSupALJ9.2025.pdf) and at the sole discretion of the Department of Social Services under California Government Code Section 14200. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be re-evaluated at any time. The incumbent will be expected to report for in office work and attend work related in-person events as deemed operationally necessary. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the CDSS policies. For 2025 Canned Language for Job Postings positions advertised in more than one location, headquarter location may be designated on the selected candidate's primary residence location, and/or the closest CDSS location in accordance with operational need and available space. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
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.
Subject to Fingerprinting and Criminal Record Clearance by Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
This Position Is Designated Under the Conflict-Of-Interest Code.
You Are Required to Complete Employment History on The Application Form (std 678). You May Be Disqualified from The Hiring and Selection 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 Temporary in Nature and Shall Not Exceed Twenty-Four (24) Months.
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.
Subject to Fingerprinting and Criminal Record Clearance by Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
This Position Is Designated Under the Conflict-Of-Interest Code.
You Are Required to Complete Employment History on The Application Form (std 678). You May Be Disqualified from The Hiring and Selection 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 Temporary in Nature and Shall Not Exceed Twenty-Four (24) Months.
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.
