Administrative Law Judge

Administrative Law Judge

You will serve as an Administrative Law Judge and be responsible for presiding over formal proceedings involving the suspension and revocation (S & R) of Merchant Mariner Credentials as well as performing adjudicative functions pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and agency regulations, which provide ALJs with decisional independence within the parameters of the regulations and applicable law. Pursuant to interagency agreements, Coast Guard ALJs also adjudicate cases for the Department of Homeland Security (e.g., Transportation Security Administration and employee debt cases for U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement) and other agencies outside the Department of Homeland Security (e.g., Merit Systems Protection Board, Bureau of Industry and Security, and the Internal Revenue Service).

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Administering oaths and affirmations, issuing subpoenas authorized by law, rule upon offers of proof and receiving relevant evidence.
• Regulating hearing proceedings through settlement conferences, procedural rulings, and tactful control of complex cases.
• Demonstrating excellent analytical thinking, decision-making, and writing ability to issue initial decisions and orders based upon reliable, probative and substantial evidence.
• Taking any actions authorized by agency rules consistent with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.
• Continuous status reviewing of all pending cases and processing cases expeditiously while recognizing responsibility to conduct administrative hearing proceedings independently and in an impartial manner.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information