ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

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. 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 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.

Salary

• $10,280 - $14,818/month

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

The Department of General Services (DGS) Core Values and Employee Expectations are key to the success of the Department's Mission. That mission is to "Deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers." DGS employees are to adhere to the Core Values and Employee Expectations, and to perform their duties in a way that exhibits and promotes those values and expectations.

Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx

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: 6/3/2025

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.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:

Department of General Services
OHR - Mailing
Attn: Classification and Certification Unit
P.O. Box 989052
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of General Services
OHR - DROP OFF
Classification and Certification Unit
Office of Human Resources
707 3rd Street Suite 7-130, Lobby
West Sacramento, CA 95605
08:00 AM - 05:00 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:

• 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.CalCareers.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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  REQUIRED – Statement of Qualifications. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section on the job advertisementfor details and instructions.

• Other - REQUIRED- Witing Sample. (no more than one writing sample, and no more than 25 pages).

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.

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.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx

Hiring Unit Contact:
Karissa Ruiz
(279) 799-3918
karissa.ruiz@dgs.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Main line
(916) 376-5127
DGSEEO@dgs.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

Please answer the following questions. Please review Duty Statement while answering questions. Your answers must be no more than five pages, double-spaced with 12-point font and standard margins. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the SOQ.

1. Describe in detail your experience, educational background, and qualifications for this position within the Special Education division within the Office of Administrative Hearings. Give specific examples of your roles and responsibilities related to people with disabilities with an emphasis on the specific disabilities with which you have experience.

2. Describe in detail your experience, educational background, and qualifications for this position within the Special Education division within the Office of Administrative Hearings. Give specific examples of your roles and responsibilities related to conducting or participating in hearings.

3. Describe in detail your experience, educational background, and qualifications for this position within the Special Education division within the Office of Administrative Hearings. Give specific examples of your roles and responsibilities related to conducting or participating in mediations.

4. Describe in detail your experience, educational background, and qualifications for this position within the Special Education division within the Office of Administrative Hearings. Give specific examples of your expertise and use of computers and computer technology, such as case management, word processing and videoconferencing software.

Recruitment

If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at DGS, please reach out to our recruitment team; we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at DGSRecruitment@dgs.ca.gov. Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job. Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Click here to take the survey!

Additional Information

Reporting Location:

“The position will be located in one of the in-state field offices:

• Field Office at [2349 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 200], Sacramento, CA

• Field Office at [1515 Clay Street, Suite 206], Oakland, CA

The reporting location of the position will be based on the location of the most qualified candidate.”

Please specify RPA #26510 and JC-476944 on your state application.

**We encourage applicants to apply electronically.**

Examination Information:

Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process. To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:

CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search

Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.

For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the DGS Examinations Unit at DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!