ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

Under direction of the Agricultural Labor Relations Board Executive Secretary, Board Members and Supervising Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), the ALJ presides over quasi-judicial hearings concerning representation issues, unfair labor practice charges and other issues under the jurisdiction of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act.

This position is eligible for National Judicial College Differential Pay. Incumbents who complete 20 hours of coursework related to administrative law adjudication may receive a monthly differential of five percent (5%).

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

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-438059

Position #(s):
013-110-6016-XXX

Working Title:
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

Classification:
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE $10,280.00 - $13,515.00 A
$10,782.00 - $14,180.00 B

# of Positions:
2

Work Location:
United States

Telework:
Telework

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information The ALRB exercises jurisdiction over approximately 800,000 farmworkers and employers, providing collective bargaining rights to farmworkers that were specifically exempted from the coverage of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in 1935. The California Agricultural Labor Relations Board was created in 1975 to ensure peace in the fields of California by guaranteeing justice for all agricultural workers and stability in agricultural labor relations. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento with regional offices throughout the state, ALRB employees are committed to, and guided by, the principles of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act, to "encourage and protect the rights of agricultural employees to full freedom of association, self-organization ... and to be free from interference, restraint, or coercion" (Labor Code § 1140.2).

If you thrive in a challenging, highly rewarding and team-oriented environment, and share a passion for our mission, values and commitment to our stakeholder community, this might be the career opportunity you have been seeking.
Department Website: http://www.alrb.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) BAR License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
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:

Agricultural Labor Relations Board
Attn: JC-438059
1325 J Street, Suite 1900

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Agricultural Labor Relations Board
JC-438059
1325 J Street Ste. 1900

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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:

Experience as an administrative law judge or as an attorney conducting administrative hearings; familiarity with the California administrative law and evidence code, labor law, the Agricultural Labor Relations Act (ALRA) and ALRB regulations. Experience conducting legal research including proficiency with Westlaw or Lexis; knowledge and experience related to issuing subpoenas and noticing depositions; knowledge of court and Board decisions interpreting the ALRA; knowledge of court and Board decisions interpreting the National Labor Relation's Act as it relates to the ALRA; court decisions interpreting the powers of administrative law and the judicial review of administrative actions.

Must have the ability to: perform research; analyses, appraise, and apply legal principles, evidence, and precedents to legal problems; make accurate summaries of evidence and prepare appropriate findings and conclusions of law and make recommendations based on such facts. Conduct fair and impartial hearings in a manner that will obtain all pertinent evidence and secure confidence and respect; maintain a fair and impartial attitude of mind without bias or prejudice; speak confidently and write effectively; establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work.

Benefits State of California employees may be eligible to receive a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program
• More than two weeks of vacation after a year of service
• Health insurance in retirement

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

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.alrb.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(916) 894-6784
HR@alrb.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) 651-7608
EEO@alrb.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.

Additional Information
Travel will be required.

All methods of appointments may be considered. An exam is required to obtain list eligibility for this vacancy. Read the exam bulletin carefully for more detailed information.

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE EXAM BULLETIN

ALRB Office Locations
This position is 100% remote but may be headquartered in any of the ALRB offices listed below.
Sacramento
1325 J Street, Suite 1900
Sacramento, CA 95814-2944

Indio
81713 Highway 111, Suite A
Indio, CA 92201

Oxnard
1901 N. Rice Avenue, Suite 300
Oxnard, CA 93030-7912

Salinas
342 Pajaro Street
Salinas, CA 93901-3423

Santa Rosa
606 Healdsburg Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Visalia
1642 West Walnut Avenue
Visalia, CA 93277-5348

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.