Job Description

Job Posting:Presiding Administrative Law Judge

JC-533660 -

JC-533660 - Presiding Administrative Law Judge
SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

$12,170.00 - $16,813.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026

Under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Law Judge of the State Personnel Board, the incumbent will plan, coordinate, and direct the work of SPB Administrative Law Judges in conducting hearings and other proceedings within the Appeals Division. The incumbent will also be an expert of the California Whistleblower Protection Act advising the Executive Officer on procedural and substantive matters for complex litigation brought before the SPB.

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

Working Conditions

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least four days per week.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Established by the State Constitution, the State Personnel Board (SPB) is charged with overseeing the merit-based, job-related recruitment and selection process for the hiring of state employees who provide critical services to the citizens of California. SPB provides direction to departments through simplifying civil service laws, rules, and policy. In addition, SPB audits departments for merit system compliance. SPB also investigates and adjudicates alleged violations of civil service law which are filed by employees, applicants, and members of the public.
Vision: A responsive and professional civil service workforce that provides premier service to the people of California.
Mission: To create a civil service system that empowers California to become an employer of choice. Please note, CalHR provides contracted Human Resources services for the State Personnel Board (SPB) and is not an E-Verified employer.

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

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

Required WritingSample: A writing sample must be submitted with your application package, in addition to the required resume. The Writing Sample must be prepared by the candidate, no more than 10 pages, Arial font, twelve-point, prepared within the last 12 months, and of complex subject matter.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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.

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:

Knowledge of:

• California Whistleblower Protection Act
• Fair Employment and Housing Act (Civil Rights)
• Rules of evidence applicable to State Personnel Board Hearings
• State Personnel Board regulations pertaining to hearings and appeals
• Case law pertaining to adminstrative hearings; and
• Administrative Adjudication Code of Ethics

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Amy Friedman
(916) 653-1026
Amy.Friedman@spb.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.

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.

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.

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