HYBRID Option Available
Eligible for telework in accordance with CDIs telework policy. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.
Administrative Law Judge: Under supervision of Presiding Administrative Law Judge, presides over quasi-judicial hearings involving the interpretation and application of provisions of the Insurance Code, Administrative Procedures Act and other applicable statutes and regulations; renders proposed decisions; and accomplishes other assignments as required under the direction of the Presiding Administrative Law Judge.
Willing to Consider: Senior Administrative Law Judge: Pending budget approval
Under supervision of Presiding Supervising Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in the Administrative Hearing Bureau (AHB) the Senior Administrative Law Judge acts at the expert level and presides over the most complex technical quasi-judicial hearings involving expert interpretation and application of provisions of the most difficult Insurance Code, Administrative Procedures Act and other applicable statutes and regulations; renders proposed decisions; and accomplishes other assignments as required under the direction of the Presiding Supervising ALJ.
This position is currently assigned to Oakland Office Headquarters, however, Headquarter Offices are alternately available in Los Angeles.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Step 1 - If you have not taken the ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE or SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.
Administrative Law Judge Exam Link: CalCareers
Senior Administrative Law Judge Exam Link: CalCareers
Step 2 - submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now" button found at the top of this bulletin.
Working Conditions
- Eligible for telework under CDIs Telework policy.
- Must be able to work from home effectively;
- Must be able to travel to Los Angeles and other parts of the state and country for hearings and trainings;
- Must be able to work in a high-rise building
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
- SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-437888
Position #(s):
413-214-6016-003
Working Title:
Administrative Law Judge
Classification:
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
$10,280.00 - $13,515.00 A
$10,782.00 - $14,180.00 B
Shall Consider:
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
$11,154.00 - $14,877.00 A
# of Positions: 1
Work Location:
United States
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The California Department of Insurance is looking for a highly motivated team player to join the
ADMINISTRATION & LICENSING SERVICES BRANCH
Administrative Hearing Bureau
Location: Oakland or Los Angeles
Special Requirements
Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.
This position requires Active membership in the State Bar of California; unless legal authority permits performance of duties while in inactive status; and admissions to practice law in California or any state in the United States or District of Columbia for at least 5 years immediately preceding application for appointment.
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: 7/25/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.
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 Insurance
Attn: Classifications & Consultation
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Insurance
Classifications & Consultation
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
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 required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
- instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this bulletin.
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:
- Proven commitment to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences.
- Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and apply various provisions of federal and state statutes, regulations, policies and case law in conjunction with conducting hearings and preparing decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to make accurate summaries of evidence, prepare appropriate findings and conclusions of law, and make recommendations based on such facts.
- Knowledge of laws governing California Department of Insurance (CDI), the law administered by CDI, and the judicial interpretations of such laws.
- Knowledge of the basic principles of insurance accounting, underwriting, and operation of the insurance industry.
- Knowledge of legal principles and their application, conduct of hearing proceedings, and the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.
- Knowledge of rules of evidence governing such procedures and the laws relating to serving notices, taking depositions, and issuing subpoenas.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Classifications & Consultation Unit
(916) 492-3300
cdijobinquiries@insurance.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.
Statement of Qualifications
Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this position.
Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.
** The SOQ is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position.
**Please prepare a narrative discussion of your education, training, experience, and skills as it relates to the desirable qualifications listed in this JOB bulleting.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Answer each SOQ question below
- Your response must be typed
- Font must be Arial 12-Point
- Single-sided, single-spaced, 1” margin not to exceed two pages
1. Please provide a narrative of your education, training, experience, and skills as it relates to the desirable qualifications listed above and the attached duty statement.
