WCB Administrative Law Judge

Our mission...

To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

These positions are with the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB). WCB provides timely and impartial resolution of disputes arising under the Workers' Compensation Law and Oregon Safe Employment Act.

These positions are not represented by a union.

What’s in it for you:

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment

• Colleagues who are passionate about public service

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

These positions are eligible for hybrid remote work on a part-time basis once the incumbents have gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular scheduled office hours are also required.

Here’s what you will do:

As a WCB Administrative Law Judge, you will act as independent hearer of evidence, finder of facts, and applier of law to facts found to decide contested cases under the Workers’ Compensation Law and Oregon and Federal Occupational Safety and Health laws.  Duties include:

• Hearing and deciding prehearing motions

• Reviewing and approving or denying applications for settlements of disputed and contested matters

• Presiding over formal hearings and issuing verbal and written decisions and opinions

• Providing alternative dispute resolution (mediation) services to parties in contested cases

• Conducting mediations

For additional information you may contact Andrea Alanis Miranda, Hearings Division Support Staff Manager, at 503-934-0099.

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description by clicking here.

Here’s what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

• You must be a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar, the Bar of the highest court of record of any other state, or the Federal Bar of the District of Columbia

Requested Skills:

• Proficiency in laws relating to Oregon workers’ compensation and safe employment

• Communication skills / legal writing and analysis experience

• Judicial experience or other decision-making experience

• Mediation training

• Judicial experience, trial experience, or other decision-making experience

Special Information:

• An oath of office is required.

• The candidate may not hold any other office or position of profit or pursue any other calling or vocation that will interfere with the ability to fully perform the duties of the ALJ’s position with the Board.

• The candidate may not hold a position under any political party.

• The position requires periodic travel, including but not limited to Eugene, Medford, Klamath Falls, Pendleton, Bend, and Ontario.

Application information:

• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach them in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.

• Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications listed and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.

• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.

Additional information:

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.  On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS eligible rate. If you’re already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment, the salary range will increase by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.

• The successful candidates must have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Before an offer of employment, DCBS may request that you provide an official driving record.

• These positions are subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidates.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.

• We hire preferred workers!  For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.

• The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. DCBS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information:

Learn more about DCBS

Understanding the State Application Process

Help and Support webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at DCBS.Recruiting@dcbs.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-378-3200.

DCBS is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.  For more information, please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.