SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

Position Details Job Code #: JC‑526412 Position #s: 800‑409‑6132‑001 Working Title: Senior Administrative Law Judge Classification: SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE $11,489.00 - $16,012.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: United States Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive. We provide timely, independent and impartial due process hearings and produce timely, legally correct decisions. We maintain the integrity of the state hearing process, provide efficient administration of the state hearing process, communicate with counties, claimants, and others to achieve an efficient and effective state hearing process and identify and influence various issues that arise in the state hearings process that appear inconsistent with existing law or policy. CDSS Guiding Principles Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging. Community Engagement Empowerment Quality Services Data Defined Outcomes Job Description And Duties Hears the most difficult and sensitive cases in all IHSS caseload hearing areas, including CalWORKs, CalFresh, Foster Care, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), Medi‑Cal Eligibility, Refugee Assistance programs, as well as IHSS as needed. Issues decisions in these cases at a rate and quality consistent with SHD standards. Works with the IHSS Supervising ALJs and takes the lead in developing processes for absorption of new caseloads in IHSS, so that line ALJs are ready to hear such new cases. Hears specially set cases and mediation cases as directed by the IHSS Supervising ALJs. Provides the IHSS Supervising ALJs and the Chief ALJ (CALJ) and Supervising ALJs sufficient metrics to identify and track the progress for special calendars assigned to the IHSS. Working under the general direction of the IHSS Supervising ALJs and the Assistant Deputy Director (ADD)-Hearing Operations North, the IHSS Senior Law Judge acts in a lead capacity for designing and leading a training, development and mentoring program for all new and experienced IHSS ALJs. The IHSS Senior Law Judge works with other regional Senior Law Judge staff statewide to coordinate a statewide training and mentoring program that benefits all SHD ALJs. Works with other Senior Law Judge staff statewide to develop training for Agency, County and advocate staff; and to ensure that policies, procedures and training modules are disseminated to IHSS staff. Working collaboratively with Senior Law Judges in other SHD regional offices, the Senior Law Judge assists the IHSS Supervising ALJs in identifying mentors for new judges, and works with the Supervising ALJs to bring new judges up to speed and hearing cases. Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Do not include any confidential information in 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 CalCareer 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 INACCURATE OR INCOMPLETE. 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. 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 ELLIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr