Job Description and Duties

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.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

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

Working Conditions

• Eligible for telework in accordance with 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

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

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

Administrave Hearing Bureau

Location: Oakland or Los Angeles

If you want to be part of a fast-paced collaborative team,

in a REMOTE-CENTERED environment,

we want to hear from you!

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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.

Benefits

CDI offers many benefits including the following:

• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance

• Employee Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• On the Job Training

• Paid Holidays and leave

• Defined benefit retirement program

• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

• Commute Program

• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Click here to view all the benefits available to you as a state employee!

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.

EEO Contact:

EEO Officer

(916) 492-3024

Shannon.Flynn@insurance.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.

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.