Administrative Law Judge

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Administrative Law Judges (ALJ). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The Required Documents section of this announcement identifies all documents that must be uploaded in order to be considered a complete application package. Applicants who do not submit a complete application will not receive further consideration.

This position is located in the Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) in the United States Department of Labor in one of our six district offices. Under the general administrative direction of the District Chief Judge, incumbent performs all the duties of an ALJ and renders initial or final decisions in accordance with the procedural requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act and applicable statutes, executive orders, and regulations, including 29 C.F.R. Part 18. The principal duties are to preside over adversarial hearings, adjudicate cases under approximately 80 different laws and executive orders, and produce a written decision based on the record made at the hearing. In presiding over hearings, incumbent has qualified decisional independence in the conduct and progress of proceedings and issues a written decision that, depending on the governing regulations is final, or is considered final if petition for review of the decision is not timely filed. Incumbent is required to preside over hearings involved with other regulations and statutes, as well as any public hearings that are held from time to time, preparatory to the issuance of rules and regulations in connection with the Department's many programs and/or statutes. Incumbent also performs additional duties not inconsistent with the duties and responsibilities of an ALJ.

Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. citizen. Subject to financial disclosure requirements. Appointment to this position may require a background investigation. Candidates must possess technical and management experience and have developed the knowledge and skills required for effective performance of the specific duties of the position. Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.