ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE--ADVANCED

AS617 $49,192 - $96,533
Creation Date: 06/20/1996
Change Date: 06/30/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To independently conduct evidentiary public hearings on issues pertaining to major program areas such as benefits and licenses and render decisions on the appealed issues, or to supervise one or more appeals units and conduct hearings for entitlement to benefits and imposition of sanctions.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from Administrative Law Judge Assistant Director or other higher level administrative or legal personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional and leadworker over lower ranking Administrative Law Judges when conducting public hearings on issues pertaining to major program areas such as benefits and licenses; direct over lower level Administrative Law Judges when conducting hearings for entitlement to benefits and imposition of sanctions.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Administrative Law Judge by leadworker and supervisory responsibilities.

Differs from Administrative Law Judge Assistant Director by the subordinate relationship.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Conducts public hearings on behalf of a Department Secretary regarding proposed changes in licensure, benefits, or programs.

Compiles data from public hearings and makes recommendations to a rule making authority or an administrative authority.

May modify fine or penalty depending upon evidence presented in hearing.

Conducts due process adjudication hearings concerning entitlement to benefits or the imposition of sanctions as defined by state or federal law or regulation.

Examines relevant and material evidence and legal and administrative documents, rules on admissibility of evidence interrogates witnesses and parties as the case requires, passes on objections and exceptions, resolves procedural questions, and grants or denies postponements and continuances.

Reviews and considers testimony in detail, determines creditability and weight of evidence in making findings of fact, applies facts to the law, interprets the law, and draws conclusions.

Drafts formal written decisions setting forth facts and reasons for the decision, the applicable law, and the decision reached.

Researches laws, agency policies, and interpretations and other decisions in preparing final decision.

Makes a complete record of proceedings to include therein all relevant and material matters, including exhibits necessary for a review on appeal.

Prepares for hearings by reading cases, appeals, rulings, documents, files, and investigation reports.

Arranges for the appearance of witnesses, issuing subpoenas when necessary.

Conducts continuous study of current decisions, rulings, and amendments.

Supervises all activities in remote appeals units.

SPECIFIC TO LDH
Conducts due process adjudication hearings concerning cases assigned by a higher level administrative law judge including, but not limited to, the following programs: Medicaid Provider Appeals; Nurse Aide Registry Appeals; Women,Infant and Children (WIC) Provider Appeals; Louisiana Sanitary Code Enforcement Proceedings; and Involuntary Discharge of Residents from Nursing Homes.

SPECIFIC TO DCFS
Conducts public rule making hearings affecting major programs where comments and arguments from diverse groups and individuals are received and order must be maintained.

Acts as leadworker handling complex issues and administrative hearings where arguments are expected to differ from established patterns.

May serve as trainer or advisor coordinator of Administrative Law Judge--Entry and may supervise operation of one or more remote units.

Identifies inequities in regulations and makes recommendations for change.

Identifies inconsistencies and ambiguities in regulations and makes recommendations for change.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in conducting hearings in a field related to the law being adjudicated, or as a current licensed practicing attorney, plus one of the following:

A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in a field related to the law being adjudicated; OR

A Juris Doctorate plus one year of experience in a field related to the law being adjudicated; OR

A license to practice law in the state of Louisiana.