🚀 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

Job Overview

California Department of Social Services posted this opportunity for an Administrative Law Judge in Sacramento County . This is a Permanent, Full Time position with Hybrid telework options. Salary range posted by the department: $10,588.00 - $14,547.00 A and $11,105.00 - $15,263.00 B. New to state candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the applicable alternate range.

Working Title: Administrative Law Judge

Job Code #: JC-

Position #(s):
Position details: Administrative Law Judge

Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Responsibilities

Presides over hearings in CDSS and DHCS program areas, which may include CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, IHSS, Scope of Benefits, Resource Family Approval, and Covered California, among others. Handles all types of hearings, including complex and/or sensitive cases. Interprets and applies provisions of federal and state statutes, regulations, and department policies. Rules on objections and subpoena requests, addresses postponement requests, sets continued hearings, and manages other case management issues to maintain proper flow of cases assigned by the Supervising Administrative Law Judge (SALJ). Submits timely and legally correct final and proposed decisions as delegated, in alignment with SHD standards. May serve as reviewer of proposed decisions, and/or as duty judge who rules on pre-hearing matters (expedited hearings, bifurcations, subpoenas, postponements, reopen requests, etc.). Participates on special projects and attends SHD internal and external meetings as assigned. May become a subject matter expert on CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal cases and provide guidance to other ALJs.

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Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Application Process and Requirements

Application Instructions: Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Final Filing Date: 10/20/2025 .

Who May Apply: Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; others may be considered if no SROA/Surplus apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will advance. Minimum Qualifications must be met.

How to Apply: Submit application packages electronically via CalCareers.ca.gov or by mail per the instructions. For mail, use the address provided by the posting. Include the STD 678 form and supporting documents as required. Resume is optional but may be included.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer : The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. It is the state’s policy to prohibit discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, etc. The state maintains a drug-free workplace policy.

Other

For more information about job duties, refer to the Duty Statement included in the posting. The posting may include additional information about the role and qualifications.