Presiding Administrative Law Judge

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California seeks a Supervising Administrative Law Judge under the Chief Administrative Law Judge in the Appeals Division. The incumbent will plan, coordinate and direct hearings and related proceedings and serve as an expert on the California Whistleblower Protection Act for complex litigation before the SPB.

This role requires evaluating knowledge of civil service rules, ethics, and SPB regulations, with duties spanning advisory support to executive leadership and management of ALJ

Qualifications

• Experience planning and directing hearings and administrative proceedings.
• Ability to advise on procedural and substantive law in complex litigation.
• In-depth knowledge of California whistleblower protections essential.
• Familiarity with SPB regulations, decisions and ethics.
• Strong leadership and staff-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct the work of SPB Administrative Law Judges during hearings and related proceedings.
• Advise the Executive Officer on procedural and substantive matters in complex litigation before the SPB.

Skills

Leadership

Policy analysis

Legal adjudication

Oral communication

Written communication

Job description

Under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Law Judge of the State Personnel Board, the incumbent will plan, coordinate, and direct the work of SPB Administrative Law Judges in conducting hearings and other proceedings within the Appeals Division. The incumbent will also be an expert of the California Whistleblower Protection Act advising the Executive Officer on procedural and substantive matters for complex litigation brought before the SPB.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of:

• State Civil Service Act
• California Whistleblower Protection Act
• Fair Employment and Housing Act (Civil Rights)
• Rules of evidence applicable to State Personnel Board Hearings
• State Personnel Board regulations pertaining to hearings and appeals
• State Personnel Board precedential decisions
• Case law pertaining to adminstrative hearings; and
• Administrative Adjudication Code of Ethics