Administrative Law Judge

Title: Administrative Law Judge 2

Position: W70101

Location: 7450 Freight Way, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Hourly rate: $54.66 - $71.06

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Our Mission

To strengthen the Commonwealth through public safety, education and revenue derived from the responsible regulation and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Our Vision

To bring good spirits and excellent service to Virginia.

Our Values

Accountability—Service—Integrity—Performance Excellence

Join a team of Virginia’s Top Shelf Talent!

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (Virginia ABC) is currently seeking applicants for an Administrative Law Judge 2 to conduct informal conferences and formal administrative hearings in compliance with the Virginia Administrative Process Act, the Code of Virginia and ABC Board regulations and policy. This position supports the Authority’s mission to regulate ABC licensees and customers; impose sanctions as appropriate; rule on continuance requests; and mediate contested matters as assigned.

Hourly Rate:

• $54.66- $71.06/hr depending on experience and qualifications

This is a wage position with no benefits, not to exceed 1500 hours per year.

Schedule Requirements:

• Work hours will vary from week-to-week

Areas of Responsibility

• Conduct informal conferences and formal administrative hearings in compliance with the Virginia Administrative Process Act, the Code of Virginia and ABC Board regulations and policy
• Responsible for deciding procedural, factual and legal issues involved in the hearing and appeals process.
• Evaluating and ruling on evidentiary and pre-trial matters including requests for continuances.
• Interpreting and applying applicable law, regulations and policy.
• Advising and assisting staff and interested parties in conducting hearings and appeals business.
• Determining appropriate sanctions consistent with applicable law, regulations and policy; issuing timely logical and understandable decisions and rulings.
• Ensuring timely, efficient and effective conduct of hearings and appeals under established policy and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be an attorney and member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience as a practicing attorney.
• Extensive knowledge of the administrative or judicial hearing processes and drafting of judicial decisions in either Virginia or federal courts.
• Knowledge of the Virginia Administrative Process Act and ABC laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of regulatory and hearings processes and practices, due process requirements and the U.S. and Virginia judicial systems.
• Extensive communications skills including effective reading, writing and speaking.
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel.
• This position requires travel within the Commonwealth of Virginia to attend hearings.

Virginia ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth’s benefits package and VRS. However, authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority does not provide sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

VA ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application. A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Know Your Rights Poster ; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.

All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify and criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: DARS or call DARS at 800- 552-5019