Administrative Law Judge

Summary This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in the Washington, DC regional office of the Review Commission. The physical work location for this position is 1120 20th Street, NW - Ninth Floor, Washington, DC 20036. The incumbent is a Federal Officer appointed by the Chairman, pursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 661(e), and works under the administrative direction of the Chairman and, as designated, the Chief Administrative Law Judge. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check. Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable (see https://www.sss.gov/). Moving and Relocation expenses are not authorized. Travel is required (50 percent or less). Must provide a resume and supporting documents (See required documents). E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. You will be required to submit a financial disclosure form (OGE Form 450 (confidential financial disclosure form) or the OGE Form 278e (public financial disclosure form) using the INTEGRITY system. You must provide a resume and supporting documents (see required documents). Only U.S. Citizens are eligible for employment with the Review Commission. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is with the U.S., must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S., 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees. Any appointment made under this announcement will be in the excepted service, Schedule E appointing authority, pursuant to Executive Order 13843 - Excepting Administrative Law Judges from the Competitive Service dated July 10, 2018. Current or former Federal ALJs serving in the competitive or excepted service. In that situation, per the Office of Personnel Management Guidance, the candidate will remain in the competitive service. Qualifications Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor degree. They must also meet both the licensure and experience requirements outlined below to be eligible for a Review Commission ALJ position. In addition to mandatory qualifications, applicants will be required to address, and provide evidence of, desired skills and experience as a means of identifying top candidates. A. Licensure Applicants must be licensed and authorized to practice law under the laws of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territorial court established under the United States Constitution. All applicants must have an active bar status and/or membership in "good standing" for at least ten (10) years total in at least one jurisdiction in which they are admitted to practice. Judicial status is acceptable in lieu of "active" status in States that prohibit sitting judges from maintaining active status to practice law and being in good standing is also acceptable in lieu of active status in States where the licensing authority considers good standing as having a current license to practice law. -AND- B. Qualifying Experience and Desired Skills Applicants must have a full seven (7) years of experience as a licensed attorney preparing for, participating in, and/or presiding over formal hearings or trials involving litigation and/or administrative law at the Federal, State, or local level. Other relevant qualifying experience includes participating in or conducting mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution of the claims involved in such proceedings and preparing formal written decisions or opinions in such proceedings. Experience that demonstrates knowledge of occupational health and safety law or other labor and employment laws is desired. To be considered as qualifying experience, the types of cases an applicant has handled or been involved with must have been conducted on the record under procedures at least as formal as those prescribed by the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 553 through 559. Qualifying litigation experience involves cases in which a complaint was filed with a court, or a charging document (e.g., indictment or information) was issued by a court, grand jury, or appropriate military authority. Qualifying administrative law experience involves cases in which a formal procedure was initiated by a governmental administrative body, a private organization, or individual. Both types of experience may include: Participating in pretrial disclosure and discovery; Participating in settlement or plea negotiations in advance of trial or hearing; Preparing pretrial/prehearing motions or orders (including summary judgment motions); Participating in pretrial/prehearing conferences; Preparing for trial/hearing; Trying or hearing cases; Preparing briefs or opinions; Participating in or conducting arbitration, mediation, or other alternative dispute resolution; or Participating in appeals related to the types of cases above. The applicant should also be prepared to identify how their qualifying litigation and/or administrative law experience reflects a commitment to public service and an ability to perform the functions of an ALJ in an impartial manner. Non-qualifying Experience: Experience involving cases with no formal hearing procedures and uncontested cases involving misdemeanors, probate, domestic relations, or similar uncontested matters is not qualifying. Education Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor degree. They must also meet both the licensure and experience requirements outlined below to be eligible for a Review Commission ALJ position. Additional information There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to appointments in the excepted service; however, the Review Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in the hiring of ALJ positions. A "Public Trust" background is required for this position. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 require employers to hire only individuals who are eligible to work in the U.S. The appointee will be required to complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and provide acceptable proof of employment authorization and identity. All Federal employees are required to have salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. This is not a remote position. The incumbent is expected to report to 1120 20th Street, NW - Ninth Floor, Washington, DC 20036. However, the incumbent may telework pursuant to the Review Commission's policy and procedures. Writing Sample: In addition to the minimum qualifications above, applicants must submit a writing sample which demonstrates their ability to author legal documents (not to exceed fifteen (15) pages) and a document addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs). Please see "How You Will Be Evaluated" section of this job opportunity announcement. Failure to submit these documents will result in your application being removed from consideration. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Assignment, removal, and compensation of administrative law judges shall be in accordance with sections 3105, 3344, 5372, and 7521 of title 5, United States Code, and the Executive Order 13843 - Excepting Administrative Law Judges from the Competitive Service dated July 10, 2018. Any appointment made under this announcement will be in the excepted service, Schedule E appointing authority, pursuant to Executive Order 13843. EEO Statement: The Review Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information, and without retaliation against any person asserting a right under anti-discrimination laws. This also, applies to decisions including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training and development, transfer, and other privileges of employment. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: The Review Commission provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, please contact the Office of the Executive Director at (202) 606-5100. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Read more Benefits Review our benefits