Administrative Law Judge

Overview

Administrative Law Judge – Classification: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

Working Title:

Administrative Law Judge

Job Code #: JC-501591

Position #(s):

-910

Salary Range: $10,588.00 - $14,547.00 A; $11,105.00 - $15,263.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Number of Positions: 3

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The mission of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. CDSS provides timely, independent and impartial due process hearings, maintains the integrity of the state hearing process, and communicates with counties, claimants, and others to achieve an efficient state hearing process.

• Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging. We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.
• Community Engagement We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind programs and services.
• Empowerment We engage and advocate from the understanding that each community and person can lead in their own life.
• Quality Services We provide services that are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.
• Data Defined Outcomes We collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes with transparency and accountability.

This is a re-post. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file and will be considered.

• Presides over hearings in CDSS and DHCS program areas (e.g., CalWORKs, Cal Fresh, Medi-Cal, IHSS, Scope of Benefits, Resource Family Approval, Covered California, and others).
• Handles all types of hearings, including complex and/or sensitive cases.
• Interprets and applies federal and state statutes, regulations, and department policies.
• Rules on objections and subpoena requests, addresses postponement requests, sets continued hearings, and manages other case flow issues as directed by the Supervising Administrative Law Judge (SALJ).
• Submits timely and legally correct final and proposed decisions as delegated, in accordance with State Hearings Division (SHD) standards.
• Develops subject-matter expertise (e.g., CalWORKs, Cal Fresh, Medi-Cal) and may consult with other ALJs on points of law; serves as a source of referrals and resources.
• May serve as reviewer of proposed decisions from other ALJs and/or as duty judge handling pre-hearing matters (e.g., expedited hearings, bifurcations, subpoenas, postponements, reopen requests).
• Participates in special projects and internal/external meetings as assigned.

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• The position requires a Background Investigation to be cleared prior to hire.
• Subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice and FBI.
• This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code.
• You are required to complete employment history on the STD 678 form. Incomplete employment history may disqualify you from the process. Resumes will not replace the employment history.
• If meeting minimum qualifications with education, include unofficial transcripts for verification; official transcripts may be required at hire.
• Training and Development assignments may be considered and are subject to approval; they are temporary and shall not exceed 24 months.
• Candidates outside California may be admitted to the interview but must provide proof of California residence prior to appointment.