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Post by robinrr on Jun 12, 2010 19:11:20 GMT -5
Assuming that you receive an offer, is it possible to influence the location that you are offered when you are on the cert for more than one location? If so, how?
Thank you.
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Post by kingfisher on Jun 12, 2010 20:00:33 GMT -5
Assuming that you receive an offer, is it possible to influence the location that you are offered when you are on the cert for more than one location? If so, how? Thank you. Dear Robinrr, If there is a way, it was never revealed to me when I was appointed. I held out through several rounds of hiring in an effort to get my preferred city and finally, on the third round of hiring for which I was being considered, I simply opened myself up for more cities. I was selected and have to say that it is the best job ever! But, has it been difficult being sent to a city I didn't really want? You bet!!! Each of us has to make that really tough decision between job and favorite city. So, if anyone else has a helpful tip in this regard, I hope they will share it with you. I wish you the very best of luck in the selection process and if you are selected, let me know and I will be happy to share what I DO know.  |
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Post by Orly on Jun 13, 2010 0:33:18 GMT -5
Assuming that you receive an offer, is it possible to influence the location that you are offered when you are on the cert for more than one location? If so, how? Thank you. No. The agency does not negotiate duty location for new hires. If you are lucky enough to get a job offer, you get offered ONE location and it's take it or leave it. In the agency's view, candidates are replaceable. So they have no incentive to negotiate. That's why it's important to only put cities on your GAL that you would be actually willing to move to. Otherwise you are wasting everyone's time. |
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Post by northwest on Jun 13, 2010 7:31:05 GMT -5
FWIW, conventional wisdom is that it is easier to transfer intra-region than it is to transfer inter-region. I never heard that before. My understanding is that transfer rights are governed by the Union Contract. Whoever's on the top of the list gets the transfer to the open slot. I thought the only manipulation of this available to management was to not open the slot and leave the office empty (which I suppose they could do if they really don't want the person on the top of the list). Note: It's far easier to transfer now that you only have to wait 90 days instead of 2 years. If you're willing to become a HOCALJ, you might be able to transfer even earlier if a HOCALJ opportunity becomes available in a favored city. If you do that, they pay your moving expenses. |
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Post by workdrone on Jun 13, 2010 9:41:43 GMT -5
FWIW, conventional wisdom is that it is easier to transfer intra-region than it is to transfer inter-region. My understanding is this conventional wisdom was true in the days before union contract provision on transfer. Back then you needed two RCALJs to agree for a inter-region transfer. Whereas intra-region, as long as the RCALJ in charge of the region is fine, it's a done deal. Nowdays it's based on the union contract. Another quick route to transfer is go to the National Hearing Centers. They have been needing a lot of ALJs in the last year or two. Of course, their locations are limited. |
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Post by Legal Beagle on Jun 19, 2010 20:22:09 GMT -5
I tried to indicate my real preferences by putting 'first choice' and 'second choice' by the names of my preferred cities - it did not work. Doesn't matter anyway - I am very happy where I landed.
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