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Post by crazybroad on Nov 19, 2007 20:18:32 GMT -5
The HOD in my office is retiring and a vacancy announcement is forthwith. I'm interested in making my office a better place to work for the employees we currently have, they are very good people and hard workers. Does anyone think there will be any advantage or disadvantage to me becoming HOD as far as getting an ALJ position? Does anyone know of any HODs that have become ALJs?
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Post by odarite on Nov 19, 2007 21:23:28 GMT -5
No known advantage, and yes HODs have gone on to become ALJs.
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Post by Pixie on Nov 19, 2007 22:14:04 GMT -5
Two advantages: 1. The position is management and will give you a some extra points in the OPM exam. 2. If you get to SSA on a certificate, you will be number one with a bullet, assuming you have done a good job with the office and are in good standing with region. Pix.
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Post by kingfisher on Nov 20, 2007 10:46:18 GMT -5
The HOD in my office is retiring and a vacancy announcement is forthwith. I'm interested in making my office a better place to work for the employees we currently have, they are very good people and hard workers. Does anyone think there will be any advantage or disadvantage to me becoming HOD as far as getting an ALJ position? Does anyone know of any HODs that have become ALJs? Yes. She was HOD then ALJ. |
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Post by aljsouth on Nov 20, 2007 18:15:26 GMT -5
A judge in my class (2001) was a HOD. He took the job after being supervisory attorney. He became a HOD after that position was established. Was a HOCALJ later.
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Post by nothingventured on Nov 20, 2007 18:37:18 GMT -5
I have no SSA experience so I don't know what a HOD does. Are HODs usually attorneys?
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Post by Pixie on Nov 20, 2007 20:10:33 GMT -5
A Hearing Office Director. The one who is charged with the day to day running of the office, and so much more. No, not usually an attorney, but it does help. Pix.
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Post by counselor95 on Nov 20, 2007 20:37:29 GMT -5
HOD positions are usually advertised both as attorney and as non-attorney positions, i.e., two announcements come out, one for attorneys and one for non-attorneys, and one person is chosen.
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