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Post by christina on Oct 14, 2022 13:45:19 GMT -5
Any intel on future ALJ hiring would be much appreciated. I don't expect them to hire more ALJs under the CR, but I hope I'm wrong. I think of the "register" as the list of all people who applied April and who were cleared by OPM. In other words, the people who got the NOR email back in July(?), as the agency could still interview/hire any of these people. But it is not really a register, so your definition is as good as mine. is of the opinion that the ptb will work through this list til they get everyone they want from the list so u are in very good shape being on it. As to when, 🤷♀️ |
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Post by Prrple on Oct 14, 2022 15:49:14 GMT -5
Any intel on future ALJ hiring would be much appreciated. I don't expect them to hire more ALJs under the CR, but I hope I'm wrong. I think of the "register" as the list of all people who applied April and who were cleared by OPM. In other words, the people who got the NOR email back in July(?), as the agency could still interview/hire any of these people. But it is not really a register, so your definition is as good as mine. is of the opinion that the ptb will work through this list til they get everyone they want from the list so u are in very good shape being on it. As to when, 🤷♀️ I am sure tptb will not call it a register, because then vet preference procedures would have to actually apply, to open it when it's not otherwise open, so maybe calling it a list is best, as christina has done |
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Post by operationalj on Oct 16, 2022 19:49:29 GMT -5
Any intel on when interview requests would need to go out if they are hiring under the CR? I assume the window is almost closed for expanding the "register" during the CR. At first, I thought this was a hopeful question. However, based on a DDS's recent response in two states informing claimant reps that they are not getting to initial applications for 7-9 months, I see this as a legitimate question. Hiring additional ALJs will be needed, soon; hiring new ALJS from current List and interviewing others. I trust OHO/CALJ management decision makers have all the intel and numbers on what will become a reality for OHO. There was an article recently published indicating the current DDS initiatives will have/are having limited impact on clearing the growing backlog. Nonetheless, not much happens the last two months of the calendar year. |
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Post by badger on Oct 16, 2022 21:08:11 GMT -5
Any intel on when interview requests would need to go out if they are hiring under the CR? I assume the window is almost closed for expanding the "register" during the CR. At first, I thought this was a hopeful question. However, based on a DDS's recent response in two states informing claimant reps that they are not getting to initial applications for 7-9 months, I see this as a legitimate question. Hiring additional ALJs will be needed, soon; hiring new ALJS from current List and interviewing others. I trust OHO/CALJ management decision makers have all the intel and numbers on what will become a reality for OHO. There was an article recently published indicating the current DDS initiatives will have/are having limited impact on clearing the growing backlog. Nonetheless, not much happens the last two months of the calendar year. I did pose it out of hope, but I also know they need ALJs and their ability to hire could be dependent on election results in November. They have extra money now and without additional interviews they have a small pool to choose from over the next 8 weeks. Interviews would at least signal that they want to make a move under the CR. |
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Post by operationalj on Oct 16, 2022 22:21:51 GMT -5
At first, I thought this was a hopeful question. However, based on a DDS's recent response in two states informing claimant reps that they are not getting to initial applications for 7-9 months, I see this as a legitimate question. Hiring additional ALJs will be needed, soon; hiring new ALJS from current List and interviewing others. I trust OHO/CALJ management decision makers have all the intel and numbers on what will become a reality for OHO. There was an article recently published indicating the current DDS initiatives will have/are having limited impact on clearing the growing backlog. Nonetheless, not much happens the last two months of the calendar year. I did pose it out of hope, but I also know they need ALJs and their ability to hire could be dependent on election results in November. They have extra money now and without additional interviews they have a small pool to choose from over the next 8 weeks. Interviews would at least signal that they want to make a move under the CR. A small pool of approximately 69 impressive candidates is still a small pool of candidates for the hiring needs moving forward. |
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Post by pumpkin on Oct 17, 2022 18:14:38 GMT -5
I think the Agency should hire the other 63 if they have the funds to do so.
All signs point to an increase in disability filings, cases stacking up at the DDS level, and ultimately a backlog at the hearing level.
But wait! If we hire and train new ALJ’s now, we will be in a much better place when the RFH’s come streaming through the door.
I am filled with hope and faith that the Agency will be practical, forward-thinking, and logical.
Selfishly, I don’t want to go back to a backlog state. I like being able to tell claimants at the conclusion of the hearing that they will have their decision within the next month.
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Post by christina on Oct 18, 2022 13:27:02 GMT -5
Any intel on when interview requests would need to go out if they are hiring under the CR? I assume the window is almost closed for expanding the "register" during the CR. At first, I thought this was a hopeful question. However, based on a DDS's recent response in two states informing claimant reps that they are not getting to initial applications for 7-9 months, I see this as a legitimate question. Hiring additional ALJs will be needed, soon; hiring new ALJS from current List and interviewing others. I trust OHO/CALJ management decision makers have all the intel and numbers on what will become a reality for OHO. There was an article recently published indicating the current DDS initiatives will have/are having limited impact on clearing the growing backlog. Nonetheless, not much happens the last two months of the calendar year. I suspect our current Oho leadership is processing all issues u raised and wants to keep hiring |
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Post by ARobeByAnyOtherName on Oct 20, 2022 15:25:03 GMT -5
If FY23 hiring is based on attrition, does anyone know how to tell how many ALJs have left so that we have an idea of how many need to potentially be replaced?
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Post by roymcavoy on Oct 20, 2022 20:11:04 GMT -5
According to the case processing management system (CPMS) there was a loss of 95 ALJs between Oct 2021 and Sep 2022. Some have noted in the past that this national number is not consistent with the dashboard that allows ALJs to track their metrics against other ALJs—maybe someone can share that number for comparison.
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Post by tripper on Oct 21, 2022 7:09:08 GMT -5
According to the case processing management system (CPMS) there was a loss of 95 ALJs between Oct 2021 and Sep 2022. Some have noted in the past that this national number is not consistent with the dashboard that allows ALJs to track their metrics against other ALJs—maybe someone can share that number for comparison. According to that dashboard there are presently 1283 ALJs against whom I am ranked. I don’t know if this counts the newly hired or what the number was a year ago. |
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Post by Pixie on Oct 24, 2022 15:37:39 GMT -5
From a board member who wishes to remain anon:
Hi Pixie:
I wanted to post on the FY 23 ALJ hires chat, but would rather do it anon. I was just in a RO meeting. In the meeting the OHO Dep Commish (Lytle) advised that SSA will continue to hire ALJs “for the foreseeable future” - the number will vary each year based on budget etc… but he was quite assertive that SSA will continue hiring ALJs.
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Post by operationalj on Oct 25, 2022 1:23:37 GMT -5
From a board member who wishes to remain anon: Hi Pixie: I wanted to post on the FY 23 ALJ hires chat, but would rather do it anon. I was just in a RO meeting. In the meeting the OHO Dep Commish (Lytle) advised that SSA will continue to hire ALJs “for the foreseeable future” - the number will vary each year based on budget etc… but he was quite assertive that SSA will continue hiring ALJs. Thank you, “Anon.” Appreciated! Great news for ALJ candidates and Claimants. |
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Post by dshawn on Nov 1, 2022 21:38:37 GMT -5
To paraphrase Elmer Fudd. It is vewy vewy quiet on here these days.
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Post by neufenland on Nov 2, 2022 8:42:38 GMT -5
To paraphrase Elmer Fudd. It is vewy vewy quiet on here these days. Folks either got the position in September or are waiting to see if there's any possibility for additional positions in the nearish future. But unless someone has actual, reliable gossip on the subject, there's likely a lot more lurking than posting. |
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Post by Top Tier on Nov 7, 2022 13:46:38 GMT -5
May be getting ready for another round of ALJ hiring? "Please see the following vacancy announcements in the Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judge: Management Support Specialist GS-13 Management Support Specialist GS-12 Field Support Specialist GS-12 Field Support Specialist GS-13 All eligible employees are encouraged to apply." MSS
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Post by legallysufficient on Nov 29, 2022 9:42:26 GMT -5
There has been no posting on this topic for a bit, but has anyone heard anything as to when the 2023 hiring may take place? I know Pixie previously stated that it is possible after the new year with a March training time frame. Again, possible being the key word.
I have to wonder if any offers will be made under the CR that is set to expire in a few weeks. With a new house comes obvious funding uncertainty.
Hope everyone is doing great and enjoying some time off over the next few weeks.
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Post by fowlfinder on Nov 29, 2022 16:57:01 GMT -5
There has been no posting on this topic for a bit, but has anyone heard anything as to when the 2023 hiring may take place? I know Pixie previously stated that it is possible after the new year with a March training time frame. Again, possible being the key word. I have to wonder if any offers will be made under the CR that is set to expire in a few weeks. With a new house comes obvious funding uncertainty. Hope everyone is doing great and enjoying some time off over the next few weeks. I do not, but it may be relevant that we do not yet have a 2023 budget. |
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Post by hillsarealive on Nov 30, 2022 9:31:06 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm hoping Congress passes a FY2023 budget by 12/16 instead of kicking the can down the road with another CR. That would be a nice x-mas present.
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Post by legallysufficient on Dec 20, 2022 17:32:23 GMT -5
If budgets passes this week, any thoughts on when next ALJ hiring may be? A lot of unknowns, but curious what others think about this. The DDS caseload continues to mount and it is a matter of time before those are at OHO.
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Post by ssaogc on Dec 20, 2022 19:36:34 GMT -5
If budgets passes this week, any thoughts on when next ALJ hiring may be? A lot of unknowns, but curious what others think about this. The DDS caseload continues to mount and it is a matter of time before those are at OHO. Definitely need to hire not just ALJs my office is decimated management, Legal Assistants, HOSAs all retiring en masse. it will all depend that is in the budget for personnel. |
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