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Career: Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Job Description
Conduct hearings to decide or recommend decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters and prepare decisions. Determine penalties or the existence and the amount of liability, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims, or compromise settlements.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Prepare written opinions and decisions. |
99
|
Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them. |
97
|
Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, and physician or employer records. |
90
|
Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information. |
90
|
Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions. |
83
|
Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions. |
67
|
Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment. |
63
|
Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence. |
63
|
Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence. |
62
|
Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, and enforcement of health and safety regulations. |
54
|
Monitor and direct the activities of trials and hearings to ensure that they are conducted fairly and that courts administer justice while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties. |
50
|
Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings. |
21
|
Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
83
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
80
|
Getting Information
|
79
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
79
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
79
|
Processing Information
|
77
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
73
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
70
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
70
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
69
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
68
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
65
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
65
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
63
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
62
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
59
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
57
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
54
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
53
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
51
|
Interacting With Computers
|
48
|
Thinking Creatively
|
48
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
43
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
43
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
42
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
39
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
39
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
35
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
33
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
29
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
20
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
20
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
18
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
15
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
13
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
13
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
10
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
8
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
6
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
0
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
0
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|