Presiding Workers' Compensation Judge Department of Industrial Relations

JC-532115

- Presiding Workers' Compensation Judge

SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

$12,170.00 - $16,813.00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date:

9/29/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Associate Chief Judge and Chief Judge, the Supervising Administrative Law Judge supervises the staff and is responsible for the operation of a district office of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board but not including the merits of the judicial decisions of the judges; presides as a judicial officer over hearings under Workers' Compensation Law; and does other related work within the Division of Workers' Compensation. The Supervising Administrative Law Judge must adhere to the California Code of Judicial Ethics. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3 To be considered for this Supervising Administrative Law Judge job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?

ExamControlId=2764 You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This position is located at:1880 N Main Street, Suite 100, Salinas, CA 93906. The duties of this job are performed indoors most of the time. The employee works in the DWC Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The employee's work area is equipped with standard office equipment. Attend meetings in designated conference rooms and be willing to travel for off-site meeting/trainings, work in a team environment and independently. Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40-hour work week) We offer a hybrid work schedule in accordance with DIR's telework policy. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-532115

Position #(s): 400-674-6017-051

Working Title:

Presiding Workers' Compensation Judge

Classification:

SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

$12,170.00 - $16,813.00

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:

Monterey County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927. Its mission is to improve working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR administers and enforces laws governing wages, workplace safety and health, apprenticeship training programs, and medical care and other benefits for injured workers. DIR also publishes materials and holds workshops and seminars to promote healthy employment relations, conducts research to improve its programs, and coordinates with other agencies to target egregious violators of labor laws and tax laws in the underground economy. Electronic Submission of Applications preferred. Application Packages maybe submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov/ Applications must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on or before the above final filing date. Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions" section below and ensure the following: Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (cert, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.

Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Department Website:

https://www.dir.ca.gov/

Special Requirements Membership (active or inactive) in the State Bar of California is required. 1. One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Administrative Law Judge. or 2. Five years of experience in the active practice of law or performing legal duties, including appellate practice. This experience must either have included or been supplemented by two years in work regularly requiring the interpretation and application of Workers' Compensation Law. 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:

9/29/2026