Job Description - Administrative Law Judge 2 (24141194)

Position Title:

Administrative Law Judge 2 - ( 24141194 )

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Office of Administrative Hearings.

The Office of Administrative Hearings adjudicates contested case hearings in accordance with the Montana Administrative Procedure Act and a wide variety of other state and federal statutes, rules, regulations and policies, for programs administered by the department.

This position is responsible for conducting fair and impartial contested case hearings to adjudicate cases that involve significant discovery and often require the position to rule on discovery disputes between parties, diverse and unique factual and legal issues, often with limited legal precent, and require the position to perform complex legal analysis of the facts presented and the legal authority at issue. At least some of the parties in each case are usually represented by counsel. The subject matter of the cases ranges from child support establishment and enforcement to complex eligibility determination for and disqualification from public assistance programs that require disposition of several different issues or issues of first impression, to denial of licensure for various programs and facilities by the department.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of constitutional law, family law, consumer protection, the Montana Administrative Procedures Act, the Rules of Evidence, and Rules of Civil Procedure,
• General knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, regulations, policies.
• Knowledge of statutory interpretations principles, legal research methods, and conflicts of laws within federal and state authority structure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking.
• Ability to exercise sound independent decision-making authority
• Ability to interact with diverse groups, state and federal officers, staff, and subject matter experts.
• Ability to effectively manage assigned workload.
• Juris Doctorate or a bachelors degree in a relevant field with 3 years of hearings-related experience required.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in legal writing, conducting legal research, litigation, administrative law, administrative hearings processes and procedures, and adjudication of contested cases.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"relevant document\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Resume
• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of Montana.Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position may be eligible for a statutory 4% an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2024.

This position may be eligible for moving and relocation reimbursement. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to DPHHS policy.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

89,876.80 - 89,876.80 Yearly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 2 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Helena Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

Posting Date

: Apr 19, 2024, 2:25:54 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Ongoing

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact Name : April Vercoe | Contact Email :

| Contact Phone : The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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