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Post by trp888 on Apr 27, 2022 15:13:05 GMT -5
FYI for anyone who does not know - the ALJ Posting is live on USAJOBS. Closes at 1,000 applications.
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Post by Prrple on Apr 27, 2022 15:53:54 GMT -5
I've done some soul searching. I have worked as a DW for OHO for 12 years. My dream was to be an ALJ. But now, I'm close to retirement (2 years) and the Judges in my office don't like their jobs-they say it has changed for the worse over time. I value my family time and my free time. I'm not going to apply this round (last time I traveled to DC twice for the interviews before all hiring stopped). I'm sad and relieved at the same time. Wondering if anyone else out there has tried\followed this Board for years, and now is deferring their dream for another good dream? Good luck to all who apply! It’s a hard decision, for sure. The analysis changes over time, based on career progression, family considerations and so on. Now, today, it’s decision time for applying, after 4 years of no possible path |
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Post by intothewild on Apr 27, 2022 17:17:16 GMT -5
I've done some soul searching. I have worked as a DW for OHO for 12 years. My dream was to be an ALJ. But now, I'm close to retirement (2 years) and the Judges in my office don't like their jobs-they say it has changed for the worse over time. I value my family time and my free time. I'm not going to apply this round (last time I traveled to DC twice for the interviews before all hiring stopped). I'm sad and relieved at the same time. Wondering if anyone else out there has tried\followed this Board for years, and now is deferring their dream for another good dream? Good luck to all who apply! I don’t work for SSA, but I pretty much have my dream job right now giving me lots of flexibility and good pay. Not sure I would give it up this point to be an ALJ at SSA. But maybe I will change my mind in the future. Best of luck! |
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Post by garlow on Apr 27, 2022 20:28:47 GMT -5
I've done some soul searching. I have worked as a DW for OHO for 12 years. My dream was to be an ALJ. But now, I'm close to retirement (2 years) and the Judges in my office don't like their jobs-they say it has changed for the worse over time. I value my family time and my free time. I'm not going to apply this round (last time I traveled to DC twice for the interviews before all hiring stopped). I'm sad and relieved at the same time. Wondering if anyone else out there has tried\followed this Board for years, and now is deferring their dream for another good dream? Good luck to all who apply! I don’t work for SSA, but I pretty much have my dream job right now giving me lots of flexibility and good pay. Not sure I would give it up this point to be an ALJ at SSA. But maybe I will change my mind in the future. Best of luck! and what type of job is that if I may ask? |
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Post by foghorn on Apr 27, 2022 21:00:37 GMT -5
Query--for those who know, did the powers that be give an indication as to how many slots they anticipate filling from this announcement?
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Post by jlawj on Apr 27, 2022 21:48:16 GMT -5
I was in that group... I believe there were 35 of us about to be hired. Total let down.
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Post by nschulth on Apr 27, 2022 22:23:05 GMT -5
It's already closing tonight. The announcement now reflects a closing date of 4/27/2022, which means they've received 1000 applications already. Pfff!!!
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Post by garlow on Apr 27, 2022 22:40:56 GMT -5
so who the hell are these 1000 fast apps? basically all the atty decision writers at SSA, and internal managers? or who else has been waiting in the wings?
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Post by sallyseeker on Apr 28, 2022 0:37:30 GMT -5
As of 11:11 pm CT 4/27/22-
The following job on USAJOBS has closed. You can no longer make updates to your application.
Announcement #: SH11434791
Agency Name: Social Security Administration
Job Title: Administrative Law Judge (Licensing and Benefits)
Series & Grade: AL-0935-3
OPM Control Number: 651261700
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Post by ok1956 on Apr 28, 2022 6:23:05 GMT -5
Query--for those who know, did the powers that be give an indication as to how many slots they anticipate filling from this announcement? I’ve heard the goal is 25 this fiscal year with more hires next year. |
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Post by wiszman on Apr 28, 2022 6:42:32 GMT -5
Has to be the case. I wasted 3 hours last night after work getting about 75% of the way completed, only to find out this morning that it was already closed. Why bother putting the position on USA Jobs as open to the public if there is no realistic way a non-agency person can complete the application in time - ugh!
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Post by odarwinian on Apr 28, 2022 7:08:37 GMT -5
so who the hell are these 1000 fast apps? basically all the atty decision writers at SSA, and internal managers? or who else has been waiting in the wings? Everyone who regularly reads this board.... |
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Post by mrmojo on Apr 28, 2022 7:39:04 GMT -5
so who the hell are these 1000 fast apps? basically all the atty decision writers at SSA, and internal managers? or who else has been waiting in the wings? Everyone who regularly reads this board.... I knew it would be fast, but I assumed submitting by midnight last night would have landed me within the first 1000. Turns out I was wrong. Well, here's to hoping they open it up again sometime in the next year. |
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Post by montyburns on Apr 28, 2022 8:04:50 GMT -5
Everyone who regularly reads this board.... I knew it would be fast, but I assumed submitting by midnight last night would have landed me within the first 1000. Turns out I was wrong. Well, here's to hoping they open it up again sometime in the next year. A dry run isn’t a bad thing if they do open it up again next year. At least you’ll know exactly what to expect (presumably). |
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Post by montyburns on Apr 28, 2022 8:05:49 GMT -5
so who the hell are these 1000 fast apps? basically all the atty decision writers at SSA, and internal managers? or who else has been waiting in the wings? Literally everyone on this board? |
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Post by montyburns on Apr 28, 2022 8:09:27 GMT -5
Query--for those who know, did the powers that be give an indication as to how many slots they anticipate filling from this announcement? It’ll be interesting to see how it shakes out with the select one city thing. I mean there have to be places no one chose, and those are probably the places they need judges. Or only one person selected. So it maybe they don’t even fill the 25 geographic slots they want from this 1000. If that’s the case I don’t see how they hire 100 more without reposting the job next year. |
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Post by ssa on Apr 28, 2022 8:12:00 GMT -5
Everyone who regularly reads this board.... I knew it would be fast, but I assumed submitting by midnight last night would have landed me within the first 1000. Turns out I was wrong. Well, here's to hoping they open it up again sometime in the next year. If you submitted by midnight ET, you made the cut and will be considered. |
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Post by mrmojo on Apr 28, 2022 8:23:03 GMT -5
I knew it would be fast, but I assumed submitting by midnight last night would have landed me within the first 1000. Turns out I was wrong. Well, here's to hoping they open it up again sometime in the next year. If you submitted by midnight ET, you made the cut and will be considered. I'd certainly like to believe that. However, the language from the announcement was: "THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 1,000 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED" not "The first 1,000 applications received plus any additional applications received prior to midnight closing." While the posting may "close" at midnight, SSA has still limited consideration to the first 1,000 received. I believe the delayed closing is a limitation of the USAJOBS.gov software. Again, I'd be happy to be wrong. However, the history of ALJ hiring is that any technicality can and will be used to remove potential applicants. |
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Post by Pixie on Apr 28, 2022 8:32:33 GMT -5
If you submitted by midnight ET, you made the cut and will be considered. I'd certainly like to believe that. However, the language from the announcement was: "THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 1,000 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED" not "The first 1,000 applications received plus any additional applications received prior to midnight closing." While the posting may "close" at midnight, SSA has still limited consideration to the first 1,000 received. I believe the delayed closing is a limitation of the USAJOBS.gov software. Again, I'd be happy to be wrong. However, the history of ALJ hiring is that any technicality can and will be used to remove potential applicants. I think you are exactly right, and that if the past is any indication, SSA will only consider the first 1000 applications. Pixie |
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Post by nylawyer on Apr 28, 2022 9:23:06 GMT -5
On a related note, I have some info on how the ALJs selected will be placed.
Everyone will be put in a room. A moderator will read out the list of available offices one at a time. First one to shout "Me!" will be placed in that office.
Conversely, if no one shouts "Me!", then the last one to shout "Not it!!" will be placed in the office.
All ties will be broken using a bake off with ingredients that will only be announced as the competition begins.
However, unlike a traditional bakeoff, the determining factor will not be the quality of your baked goods, but rather you will be rated on the speed at which you completed baking and the volume of baked goods you created.
All pretty standard HR practices.
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