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Post by lawcat on Oct 8, 2008 8:54:06 GMT -5
Does anyone know how difficult it might be to get assigned somewhere in the Northwest? Are there other offices besides Seattle and Portland- is there an office in Spokane or Eugene? Thanks  |
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Post by southerner on Oct 8, 2008 9:39:05 GMT -5
Region X is the smallest region for ODAR. 4 offices--Eugene, Portland, Seattle, and Spokane.
I am in Region VI and have no idea re vacancies or assignment possibilities there.
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Post by lawlord on Oct 8, 2008 9:46:39 GMT -5
Any info on the vacancies or offices in california and Las Vegas would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by morgullord on Oct 8, 2008 9:50:36 GMT -5
Whether or not a hearing office will have a vacancy in February 2009 depends not only on the physical plant but also the Transfer List. Once the Transfer List has been worked down ODAR will know where vacancies are.
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Post by cincinnatus on Oct 8, 2008 10:08:47 GMT -5
Add to that the intangible of "hardship transfers". This intangible, but real, vehicle trumps the tansfer list and any vacancy or perceived vacancy and has been employed for years to get to "desirable/hard to get to" offices which are usually already fully staffed; they WILL make room at the target office. It helps to "know" people or "be known" in SSA/ODAR to enhance this opportunity. Sorry to rain on anyone's parade, but this has been going on for years; just be aware of this anomaly.
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Post by lawcat on Oct 8, 2008 11:58:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the info- also, did I read on some of the earlier posts that the geographic preference list we submitted with our original application is binding? Or can we revise it after we take the WD and do the SI?
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Post by appellant on Oct 8, 2008 12:02:49 GMT -5
Where are the "desirable/hard to get to" offices ? Which locations are considered the most undesirable (not to ignite contention, just to gauge possible openings)?
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Post by morgullord on Oct 8, 2008 12:28:09 GMT -5
You are the only one who knows what office or offices would be desirable to you. Johnstown PA is highly desirable to me but I think most people would rather not go there.
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Post by nonamouse on Oct 8, 2008 14:10:23 GMT -5
There is no office that is "undesirable" for purposes of new hires. Many people would be happy to take a position in any office, and they indicated that on their availability. I personally think that all points South are desirable given their relative lack of snow. However, I can tell you that all offices in Texas always have a waiting list of people who would love to transfer in, so it is "hard" to get into a Texas office. There is sunny weather even during the short "Winter," low house prices and no state income tax. Even with all of that, some people would rather be hung by their thumbs than come to Texas. As Morgullord said, it is all about personal preferences.
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Post by lurker on Oct 8, 2008 16:18:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the info- also, did I read on some of the earlier posts that the geographic preference list we submitted with our original application is binding? Or can we revise it after we take the WD and do the SI? The geo choices you made on your application are binding to the extent that you cannot add any new cities. If you are selected for SSA's next cert they will give you the opportunity to take cities off your list if you no longer think you'd like to go there - but you cannot add any new cities. I think, if you are not selected from the registry, after a certain time period, you can amend your list - but others will know those rules better than me. |
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Post by junglejim on Oct 10, 2008 15:39:57 GMT -5
There may be an opening in Portkand, Or ODAR office as one of thier judges has transfered to OMHA. I have also heard that there are three (3) retirements in Albuquerque for December  . |
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Post by junglejim on Oct 10, 2008 15:41:06 GMT -5
:(OOPS - I did mean Portland!  |
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Post by southernmiss on Oct 13, 2008 18:57:38 GMT -5
I think a judge is retiring in New Orleans before March
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Post by flannery on Oct 14, 2008 7:37:01 GMT -5
Does anyone have a clue as to this: last time, there was very little hiring in the San Fran and Boston regions, presumably because these regions did not have a large backlog. Will it shake out the same way this time? Also, I understand a few new offices are being created, like one in Fla and one in Ohio (Peoria?)--will they be hiring for those on this go-around as well as for the expanding national hearing centers? If not, doesn't that bode well for them reopening the register again, maybe at the end of 09 and taking in more applications again?
Regards,
Flannery
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Post by aljsouth on Oct 14, 2008 9:38:42 GMT -5
Does anyone have a clue as to this: last time, there was very little hiring in the San Fran and Boston regions, presumably because these regions did not have a large backlog. Will it shake out the same way this time? Also, I understand a few new offices are being created, like one in Fla and one in Ohio (Peoria?)--will they be hiring for those on this go-around as well as for the expanding national hearing centers? If not, doesn't that bode well for them reopening the register again, maybe at the end of 09 and taking in more applications again? Regards, Flannery New offices cost money. SSA is on a continuing resolution. I doubt a new HO will be formed until there is a budget. Florida looks to be the first to be built if the money is there. Also new "National Hearing Offices" will be added. I am not sure of the status for the one in NM. I hear one in Chicago is on the board. Also we have to start thinking if this COSS will survive the new administration; and YES, I know the COSS has a term of office, but politics does not always work that way. In his confirmation he may have promised to leave if the democrats took the White House. The President appoints several of his chief deputies and can effectively gut any COSS that remains in office against the wishes of a president. All of this is speculation; but this COSS and his plans may end in January. I do think any new COSS, if money is available, will hire more ALJ's. |
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Post by aaa on Oct 14, 2008 9:43:09 GMT -5
Where in FL is the new HO supposed to go?
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Post by aljsouth on Oct 14, 2008 10:54:23 GMT -5
Where in FL is the new HO supposed to go? Tallahassee. |
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Post by aaa on Oct 14, 2008 13:57:41 GMT -5
ALJ south - please don't tell my mother in law that! She desperately wants us to move her direction and Tallahassee would be about 30 minutes away (she lives in SW Georgia). Our excuse has always been that there wasn't a hearing office near her! Yikes! |
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Post by ruonthelist on Nov 6, 2008 7:38:01 GMT -5
I noticed you mentioned KC, KS on the list. Interestingly, that was not a choice on the application. I wonder if the powers that be thing that KC, MO and KC, KS are the same place? Could be. I'm not familiar with the area, and all I can go by is what is on the transfer request list as the agency provided it. Shortly after I posted this reply the agency provided a new transfer register to AALJ. The new register lists Kansas City, MO as the destination, with 4 incumbent judges listed as requesting transfers there. |
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Post by vietnamveteran on Nov 8, 2008 8:32:28 GMT -5
It seems that for any city that is mentioned as a desired destination there are a number of incumbent judges requesting transfers to there. Are there any cities that an inordinate number of judges want to transfer out of?
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