Administrative Law Judge 1

State of Oregon

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you an experienced legal professional looking to put your skills to work in public service? Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to ensuring due process for Oregonians? If so, please consider joining our team. The Office of Administrative Hearings is responsible for conducting administrative hearings for most state agencies in the State of Oregon. Our mission is to serve the public by providing fair, accessible and efficient contested case services in a neutral forum. Every day, our staff of dedicated professionals provides hearing services for Oregonians throughout the state regarding issues that affect their daily lives, their businesses, and their professions. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation. WHAT YOU WILL DO: The primary purpose of this position is to conduct timely, fair, and impartial contested case hearings, primarily in the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) subject matter area. This position works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. This position presides over hearings, ensuring that a complete record is developed, and writes orders accurately, deciding all factual and legal issues. This position also carries out the agency’s affirmative action, diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and responsibilities. For a complete review of the position and responsibilities, please click here. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Required Minimum Qualifications Three years’ experience conducting contested case hearings; OR graduation from an accredited law school with a LL.B. or J.D. degree. Experience preparing and/or presenting cases before an administrative hearing panel or preparing written administrative decisions based on laws and regulations may be substituted for one year of the conducting contested case hearings experience. This position requires travel to various locations within Oregon. Employee must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, OR employee must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. Occasional overnight travel will be required. Desired Attributes Commitment to valuing equity and diversity, and promoting inclusion and belonging. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with audiences from a variety of cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds. Superior interpersonal skills: ability to work with police officers, attorneys, other subject matter experts, and the public on a variety of subjects. Commitment to procedural fairness and substantive due process. Skill in providing customer service to individuals facing challenging life circumstances or highly stressful situations. Ability to meet multiple short—and sometimes urgent—deadlines. Skill conducting judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative hearings, in person or electronically. Ability to explain legal processes, procedures, and policies to individuals with varying levels of familiarity with the legal system. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and remain organized and self-motivated. Ability to analyze a variety of legal matters. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring. Rewarding work in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service. Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner. HOW TO APPLY: Required: Attach a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter must not exceed two (2) pages. Please make sure your cover letter clearly addresses the desired attributes and minimum qualifications you have under the “What We Are Looking For” section above. Please upload your documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of the application. In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the desired attributes and required minimum qualifications to determine who to interview. External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date. Please use your preferred name on application materials. Current State of Oregon employees (this includes temporary employees): Apply through your employee Workday account. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up-to-date and reflects your current position. Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application. The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Immediately after you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference. These questions are necessary to complete the application process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur. The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS‑qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details. Salary Determination: The information in your Workday profile will be used to complete an equal pay assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Veterans: Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. United States Employment Eligibility: The Office of Administrative Hearings does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards. The Office of Administrative Hearings is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 2) for employment verification. IN-STATE HYBRID WORK INFORMATION: This position will report to the Pendleton office, with an opportunity for occasional hybrid work. Travel to other locations will be required as necessary. Candidates may be approved for hybrid work. Hybrid work suitability is evaluated based upon business needs at the time of hire. Hybrid work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to: Reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon, or one of its bordering states within a reasonable commuting distance (e.g. Vancouver, Washington) within 30 days from date of hire. Be able to report to the office location listed in the job posting, as necessary. Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; Click Here to view the minimum acceptable requirements. OAH/OED IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work. Have a private workspace. Maintain good standing (i.e. no performance or attendance issues). CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK: The Office of Administrative Hearings is committed to being a leader in providing its employees with fair and equal employment opportunities and recognizes that as a best practice in equity and inclusion, criminal background check policies shall be job related and consistent with business necessity. For positions with authorized access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) information, a separate criminal records check is conducted by the Oregon State Police. If you would like further information on how each criminal records check is conducted, please read our Criminal Record Check Policy or contact us at the number below with any questions. Note: This position has been designated to have authorized access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS). To verify identification, the successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check, which may require a fingerprint-based background check, as a condition of employment. CONTACT INFORMATION & HELPFUL LINKS: If you have questions about the position or need an alternate format to apply, please contact us at 503‑947‑1289; [email protected]. Please be sure to include the job requisition ID number. Guidance our hiring managers use: Equity and Inclusion Recruitment Questions and Gender Identity and Expression Procedure! Reasonable Accommodations | Veterans Resources | How to Set Job Alerts | Workday Applicant FAQ Interview Scoring Criteria used during recruitment | What You Need to Know to Get the Job Come for a job. | Stay for a career. | Make a difference... for a lifetime! The Office of Administrative Hearings is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Office of Administrative Hearings, we foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. This applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”

Requirements

Three years’ experience conducting contested case hearings; OR graduation from an accredited law school with a LL.B. or J.D. degree.
Experience preparing and/or presenting cases before an administrative hearing panel or preparing written administrative decisions based on laws and regulations may be substituted for one year of the conducting contested case hearings experience.
This position requires travel to various locations within Oregon. Employee must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, OR employee must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation.
Occasional overnight travel will be required.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to valuing equity and diversity, and promoting inclusion and belonging.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with audiences from a variety of cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds.
Superior interpersonal skills: ability to work with police officers, attorneys, other subject matter experts, and the public on a variety of subjects.
Commitment to procedural fairness and substantive due process.
Skill in providing customer service to individuals facing challenging life circumstances or highly stressful situations.
Ability to meet multiple short—and sometimes urgent—deadlines.
Skill conducting judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative hearings, in person or electronically.
Ability to explain legal processes, procedures, and policies to individuals with varying levels of familiarity with the legal system.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and remain organized and self-motivated.
Ability to analyze a variety of legal matters.

Responsibilities

conduct timely, fair, and impartial contested case hearings, primarily in the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) subject matter area
presides over hearings, ensuring that a complete record is developed
writes orders accurately, deciding all factual and legal issues
carries out the agency’s affirmative action, diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and responsibilities

Benefits

A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.
Rewarding work in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.

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