Administrative Law Judge - West Sacramento, United States - State of California

Description

Job Description and Duties

It is important to read this advertisement in its entirety. You are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this position. The SOQ instructions and required statements are at the bottom of this posting. Applications received without an SOQ or with an SOQ that does not comply with the instructions will be disqualified.

Under the general direction of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) presides over appeal matters heard before the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) individually or as part of a panel of three members, consisting of ALJs, Senior ALJs, Supervising ALJs, Program Specialists, and/or Business Taxes Specialists.

The ALJ prepares timely and legally correct written opinions and orders applying OTA's Rules for Tax Appeals, the California Revenue and Taxation Code, the Internal Revenue Code, relevant provisions of the California Administrative Procedure Act, other relevant or related laws, regulations, rulings, court decisions, and OTA precedent, policies, and procedures.

The ALJ's knowledge of the subject matter covered in the hearings progresses from an entry to journey level, and the ALJ is assigned cases of varying levels of complexity, ranging from simple to complex cases.

Looking for a State Job? - Review the 3 Steps To A State Job webpage and be sure to complete the exam/assessment and state application before applying for this position.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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  ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details


Job Code #:
JC-425276


Position #(s):

Working Title:
Administrative Law Judge


Classification:

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
$10, $13,569.00 Administrative Law Judge:

Range A $10, $13,515.00

Range B $10, $14,180.00

# of Positions:

1


Work Location:
Los Angeles County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Facility:
App Drop Off


Work Shift:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM


Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

BUILD A DEPARTMENT...BUILD YOUR FUTURE Do you wantto make a difference in the lives of Californians while achieving yourcareer goals? Do you like a challenge? Do you set standards foryourself and enjoy working in a fast-paced, evolving organizationwith great potential for personal development? The Office of TaxAppeals is looking for a person like you who will help build a teamand influence the organization's culture for years to come.

Come join our team, apply today

Special Requirements

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

Applications will be screened on the following dates: 4/15/24, 4/25/24, 5/6/24, 5/16/24

This vacancy is with Office of Tax Appeals, 12900 Park Plaza Drive, Suite 300 Cerritos, CA 90703.

To be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• Include JC in the "Examination or Job Title" section of the State application (STD.678) when submitting a hard copy application.
• This position requires a California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
• Resume is required.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. This SOQ serves as a narrative discussion to illustrate how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills have prepared you for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present a written response to the following questions, both clearly and concisely. The written response should be typed and no more than two (2) pages in length, single spaced, and Arial 12-point font.

SOQ's that do not address the following questions may not be screened.

• Please explain why your training, education, and experience will help you succeed as an Administrative Law Judge resolving state tax appeals for the Office of Tax Appeals.
• Please describe how you deal with conflict in the workplace, and in your answer please provide an example of a situation involving a manager, a peer, and a support staff person.

Applicants who do not include a Statement of Qualifications will not be considered for the interview process. Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through is preferred. Emailed or faxed application will not be accepted.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S.

mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code and is responsible for making or participating in the making of government decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests.

The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict-of-Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Additional hires may be made from this job bulletin if additional positions become available.

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 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:

Office of Tax Appeals


Attn:
Bailey Jorgeson JC-425276

P.O. Box 989880

West Sacramento, CA

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Office of Tax Appeals

Bailey Jorgeson JC-425276

400 R Street

Suite 360

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 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. This SOQ serves as a narrative discussion to illustrate how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills have prepared you for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present a written response to the following questions, both clearly and concisely. The written response should be typed and no more than two (2) pages in length, single spaced, and Arial 12-point font.

SOQ's that do not address the following questions may not be screened.

• Please explain why your training, education, and experience will help you succeed as an Administrative Law Judge resolving state tax appeals for the Office of Tax Appeals.
• Please describe how you deal with conflict in the workplace, and in your answer please provide an example of a situation involving a manager, a peer, and a support staff person.

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:

• At least two years of income Tax, Sales and Use, or other State and local Tax experience as a California licensed attorney or as an Administrative Law Judge.
• Prior experience as an attorney, Administrative Law Judge, or Certified Public Accountant for a government tax agency or a public accounting firm.
• Familiarity with the administrative appeals process.
• Active in the local tax community, such as serving as an officer for a CLA Tax Section Standing Committee, or publishing articles relevant to tax such as in the California Tax Lawyer.
• Graduate level degree in taxation or accounting, or hold an active CPA license in any state.
• Public speaking experience.
• Experience performing legal research and strong legal research skills.
• Relevant experience drafting legal documents.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond accurately and succinctly to the issues presented using proper grammar and punctuation, and correct spelling.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions, including the instructions for answering the SOQ.
• Strong legal research and/or strong legal writing experience comparable to those essential duties described in the Duty Statement.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong writing skills with experience drafting legal memoranda, briefing, and/or decisions.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively self-manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and creativity.
• Willingness to accept responsibility, exercise initiative, adapt to changes, and implement management's decisions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload.
• Positive attitude, open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact.
• Ability to communicate effectively in order to successfully achieve objectives.
• Strong analytical and legal research skills
• Complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to delegate, assess, and prioritize assignments.
• This position may require statewide travel via airplane, train, or automobile up to 30% of the time.

Benefits

For information regarding available employee benefits, please visit the California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary page on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: California Employee Benefits Summary.

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.


Human Resources Contact:
Bailey Jorgeson


Hiring Unit Contact:
Kristen Kane

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:
Rubena Khan


California Relay Service:
TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Application Information

• Please do not include personal information on your application, resume or Statement of Qualifications (social security number, date of birth, marital status, etc.)
• In the "Employment History" section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the "to" and "from" dates with month, day and year, the hours per week that worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the total worked (years/months).
• Applicants must complete the duties performed section on the application. Applications with "see resume" is not acceptable. Application received without all this information will be considered incomplete and will not be screened for the interview process.
• A completed Employment Application (STD. 678)and any other relevant documents (i.e., unofficial transcripts, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (certification list, transfer, reinstatement, State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) and/Surplus eligibility) in the "Explanations" section located on the first page of your STD. 678.
• Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed STD. 678. This page is for examination use only.
• The incumbent is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict-of-Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Administrative Law Judge Exam Information

Must meet the minimum qualifications for the Administrative Law Judge and have certification (reachable) list eligibility, transfer eligibility, reinstatement rights, SROA, and/or Surplus eligibility (attach letter if applicable) or reinstatement rights.

Candidates who have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility) may also apply.

To obtain list eligibility, please review the following list bulletin:
Administrative Law Judge

Candidates must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in this Classification Specification(s).

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.