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Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings Seeks Line Administrative Law Judge (temporary)
July 24, 2024 | Erin Stewart

PLEASE NOTE:

  • These are temporary positions that are expected to be 12-month appointments, but ultimately will depend on funding.
  • These positions may be eligible for either a full-time or a hybrid telework schedule, as some caseloads have in-person hearing responsibilities required. If teleworking, the alternate worksite must be located in Washington.
  • These positions will report to one of the following duty stations based on business need:
    • Olympia, Tacoma, Spokane Valley, or Seattle
    • If assigned duty station is Seattle, an additional 5% King County premium pay will be added to the posted base salary range.
  • The salary for these positions will be $103,008 (range 70, step H). ALJs receive a 2-step increase (approximately 5%) in their salaries on their anniversary date annually until they reach the top of the salary range.
  • Interviews for these positions are anticipated to take place the week of August 26, 2024.

The Opportunity:
OAH is currently looking to fill multiple temporary Line Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) positions. ALJs are critical to the successful completion of the OAH mission. Line ALJs contribute to the mission by managing a caseload, completing pre-hearing work, conducting hearings that are fair in substance and appearance, and issuing well-reasoned decisions within the agency’s timeliness standards.

These positions may work in any of the following Divisions:

  • Child & Family Care Division
  • Public Assistance & Health Division
  • Regulatory & Education Division
  • Unemployment Insurance Division

For a full job description and to apply, click here.