administrative law judge

This is a 12 month limited-term position with the possibility of exending to 24-month limited-term or becoming permanent.

Under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Law Judge, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) presides over videoconference and/or in-person administrative hearings regarding unfair practices and representation disputes under PERB's and the State Mediation and Conciliation Service's (SMCS) jurisdiction, prepares proposed decisions and conducts settlement conferences, all in compliance with the Administrative Adjudication Bill of Rights (Government Code Section , et seq.), PERB statutes, PERB Regulations and relevant legal standards. The ALJ shall, upon request, provide input and advice to other ALJs as to their work product.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-495300

Position #(s):

Working Title:

Administrative Law Judge

Classification:

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

$10, $14,547.00 L

$11, $15,263.00 M

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

The Public Employment Relations Board is a quasi-judicial administrative agency charged with administering the collective bargaining statutes covering employees of California's public schools, colleges, and universities, employees of the State of California, employees of California local public agencies (cities,counties and special districts), trial court employees and supervisory employees of the Los Angeles County MetropolitanTransportation Authority. All PERB employees are all categorized as excluded (nonunion members).

The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program, and a bicycle commuter program.

PERB's culture centers on purpose and values, we recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance.

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Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 10/20/2025

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.

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:

Public Employment Relations Board

Human Resources

Attn:

1031 18th Street

Sacramento, CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Public Employment Relations Board

Human Resources

1031 18th Street

Sacramento, CA 95811

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.
• Other -

Please provide a legal writing sample. Applications without a writing sample will not be considered.

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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:

Human Resources

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:

EEO Officer

California Relay Service: TTY), 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.