As an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) you will:
- Preside over formal and informal quasi-judicial hearings, adjudicate appeals, and issue written decisions on behalf of the Secretary of Energy.
- Decide questions of law and fact necessary to decisions in matters affecting industry regulation, personnel security, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and personnel health and safety.
- Exercise certain powers as provided by law and exercise independent judgment in resolving administrative cases and appeals. Decisions may be subject to review by the OHA Director or the Secretary of Energy, and decisions in formal hearings may be further reviewed by U.S. Federal Courts.
As a DOE ALJ, the incumbent may be required to conduct hearings in person or through video teleconferencing, at the discretion of the OHA Director. In-person hearings may take place anywhere throughout the country; video teleconferencing may take place from OHA's offices or remotely from another location.
The incumbent must resolve matters including, but not limited to:
- Enforcement actions for alleged violations of energy efficiency regulations;
- Eligibility of personnel to hold an access authorization (security clearance);
- Contractor-employee whistleblower claims; and
- FOIA and Privacy Act appeals.
In addition to judicial duties, the incumbent may provide training to colleagues and other DOE offices on matters of substantive and procedural law; mentor and develop OHA staff attorneys and administrative judges; and conduct mediations or settlement negotiations. At the discretion of the OHA Director, DOE ALJs may utilize OHA staff attorneys to assist with decision-writing and case management, but will not have any supervisory duties.
Starting at $170,839 Per Year (AL 3)
