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Post by tripper on Oct 9, 2024 13:44:21 GMT -5
I wouldn't count on being able to work remotely several states away at all, some offices require physical presence within the local commuting area even if you're working remotely at the ADS on any given day. ALJ are not required to be in the office on remote hearing days. |
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Post by daisy5 on Oct 9, 2024 14:26:07 GMT -5
On the completed application page, my resume and bar card say "processed" but my transcripts say "pending retrieval". Any concern there? I dont want to be blacklisted because a file failed to upload.
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Post by johnthornton on Oct 9, 2024 14:42:00 GMT -5
AALJ contract. Article 15
Alternate Duty Station (ADS) - An approved work location other than the Judge’s ODS.
1. A Judge is entitled to have a primary ADS and a secondary ADS. A Judge shall notify the Agency if the Judge is teleworking at the secondary ADS. A Judge shall notify the Agency in advance of any changes to a primary or secondary ADS and complete a new Telework Program Agreement.
2. A Judge also may request a temporary ADS with Agency approval. The appropriate management official (e.g., Hearing Office Chief Administrative Law Judge (HOCALJ) or Acting HOCALJ) shall issue a written decision on any requests for a temporary ADS within five working days, or the Judge may elevate the request to the Judge’s Regional Chief Administrative Law Judge (RCALJ) for a prompt decision within five working days. If the RCALJ does not provide a written decision within five working days, the Judge may elevate the request to the Chief Administrative Law Judge (CALJ). An approval for a temporary ADS shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any denial of a temporary ADS must specifically identify the reason(s) for the denial. A Judge shall be given the opportunity to address any deficiencies identified in the denial.
3. A Judge’s ADS is not restricted by its distance from the ODS. The Agency is not responsible for any per diem or travel costs between a Judge’s ADS and ODS (except transit subsidies and travel to remote hearing sites as authorized by Article 19).
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Post by intothewild on Oct 9, 2024 14:42:27 GMT -5
Maybe it’s just me, but this ALJ posting round seems… tame on this board. Almost quite. A lot less posting than in the past. Are there just a lot less people applying or is everyone playing it close to the chest and not willing to be chatty?? I find it interesting. I know a handful of people sitting it out this round. Will be interesting when the inside chatter comes out about how many apps were actually submitted with this 3 day window. Many of us got burned out by the lack of ALJ positions the past few years. Plus many of us have just moved on to better jobs that pay just as well and offer remote work. I hope people who got hired at OHMA make the jump to SSA. |
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Post by td37 on Oct 9, 2024 16:05:34 GMT -5
Alternate Duty Station (ADS) - An approved work location other than the Judge’s ODS. 1. A Judge is entitled to have a primary ADS and a secondary ADS. A Judge shall notify the Agency if the Judge is teleworking at the secondary ADS. A Judge shall notify the Agency in advance of any changes to a primary or secondary ADS and complete a new Telework Program Agreement. 2. A Judge also may request a temporary ADS with Agency approval. The appropriate management official (e.g., Hearing Office Chief Administrative Law Judge (HOCALJ) or Acting HOCALJ) shall issue a written decision on any requests for a temporary ADS within five working days, or the Judge may elevate the request to the Judge’s Regional Chief Administrative Law Judge (RCALJ) for a prompt decision within five working days. If the RCALJ does not provide a written decision within five working days, the Judge may elevate the request to the Chief Administrative Law Judge (CALJ). An approval for a temporary ADS shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any denial of a temporary ADS must specifically identify the reason(s) for the denial. A Judge shall be given the opportunity to address any deficiencies identified in the denial. 3. A Judge’s ADS is not restricted by its distance from the ODS. The Agency is not responsible for any per diem or travel costs between a Judge’s ADS and ODS (except transit subsidies and travel to remote hearing sites as authorized by Article 19). Thanks this is good to know, I didn't realize the rules had changed. |
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Post by neufenland on Oct 9, 2024 16:09:01 GMT -5
Maybe it’s just me, but this ALJ posting round seems… tame on this board. Almost quite. A lot less posting than in the past. Are there just a lot less people applying or is everyone playing it close to the chest and not willing to be chatty?? I find it interesting. I know a handful of people sitting it out this round. Will be interesting when the inside chatter comes out about how many apps were actually submitted with this 3 day window. Many of us got burned out by the lack of ALJ positions the past few years. Plus many of us have just moved on to better jobs that pay just as well and offer remote work. I hope people who got hired at OHMA make the jump to SSA. The subsequent 2023 hire, after making it in 2022 for an interview and not getting picked up, took the wind out of my sails. It’s been hard to be enthusiastic/optimistic since then. I keep trying, though. |
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Post by abthejd on Oct 9, 2024 16:44:48 GMT -5
I am certain there are tons of people applying. I can confirm, there are several people from my office applying this go around who have never applied before. They are complaining about the 9 reference, 5 assessment questions, and 72 hour turnaround. I just chuckle and say “let me tell you about a wild 14-15 hour window from 2022 young grasshoppers.” |
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Post by redbird on Oct 9, 2024 16:50:37 GMT -5
On the completed application page, my resume and bar card say "processed" but my transcripts say "pending retrieval". Any concern there? I dont want to be blacklisted because a file failed to upload. When did you submit your application? I submitted mine around 9:30am EST and my documents all indicate “processed.” |
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Post by td37 on Oct 9, 2024 16:57:07 GMT -5
I imagine there's going to be mid to high 5-digits applications. It'll be interesting if any insiders have the final number
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Post by defender on Oct 9, 2024 17:45:36 GMT -5
Td37
50,000 to 99,000?
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Post by Gaidin on Oct 9, 2024 17:51:36 GMT -5
It will not be that many. |
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Post by jimmy224 on Oct 9, 2024 18:28:17 GMT -5
Does decision writing job count toward the 7 year experience or are they focusing on litigation, prosecutor experience?
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Post by trp888 on Oct 9, 2024 18:35:15 GMT -5
On the completed application page, my resume and bar card say "processed" but my transcripts say "pending retrieval". Any concern there? I dont want to be blacklisted because a file failed to upload. They should all say processed immediately. Go back and resubmit the document if it’s still not processing. |
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Post by td37 on Oct 9, 2024 18:38:03 GMT -5
DW experience counts under the preparing for administrative hearings or preparing administrative opinions language. If that didn't count they'd never get any insider candidates
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Post by recoveringalj on Oct 9, 2024 18:55:11 GMT -5
On the completed application page, my resume and bar card say "processed" but my transcripts say "pending retrieval". Any concern there? I dont want to be blacklisted because a file failed to upload. If you go back in and edit the application, get to the page with the documents on the SSA site and see if it says “view” or “failed.” |
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Post by balzac on Oct 9, 2024 19:11:18 GMT -5
For the many people whose primary experience consists of decision writing, what are the probabilities? Does every HOD, group sup, and OGC attorney in the applicant pool have a distinct advantage, generally speaking?
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Post by badger on Oct 9, 2024 19:51:02 GMT -5
>What’s the highest amount of new hires we could expect? Could it be more than 100 from this opening?> How many cities are on the list posted a few days ago? At least every city must have at least one vacancy. Maybe two? 38 cities on that list. But also the August report was 1146 active judges with an (apparent) goal to always have 1200. That’s what made me guess around 100. If the Agency hires to 1250ish they won’t have immediate attrition to below 1200. Could be (probably is) wishful thinking If attrition mirrors last year, there will be about 1100 ALJs by the time the next class is onboarded. Last round, the agency seemed to be aiming for about 1230 ALJs, but given that many insiders on here are surprised that hiring is occuring at all that many seems unlikely. As for the transfer list, there was little correlation between that list and where new hires were placed in '22 and '23. |
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Post by bourbonmanhattan on Oct 9, 2024 20:32:56 GMT -5
38 cities on that list. But also the August report was 1146 active judges with an (apparent) goal to always have 1200. That’s what made me guess around 100. If the Agency hires to 1250ish they won’t have immediate attrition to below 1200. Could be (probably is) wishful thinking If attrition mirrors last year, there will be about 1100 ALJs by the time the next class is onboarded. Last round, the agency seemed to be aiming for about 1230 ALJs, but given that many insiders on here are surprised that hiring is occuring at all that many seems unlikely. As for the transfer list, there was little correlation between that list and where new hires were placed in '22 and '23. The rumor I heard was 50 hires. |
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Post by bourbonmanhattan on Oct 9, 2024 20:39:33 GMT -5
Did anyone post the most recent transfer list openings? Check earlier posts in the thread. |
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Post by bourbonmanhattan on Oct 9, 2024 20:43:41 GMT -5
For the many people whose primary experience consists of decision writing, what are the probabilities? Does every HOD, group sup, and OGC attorney in the applicant pool have a distinct advantage, generally speaking? Frankly, it better give an advantage. We chose this over teleworking all the time. |
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