23-1021.00 · Task explorer
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.
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This source lists 14 tasks, including 10 marked Core and 4 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2026.
14 tasks shown
Core · Task 7623 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
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.
Core · Task 7617 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Prepare written opinions and decisions.
Core · Task 7625 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues, such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.
Core · Task 7626 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.
Core · Task 7619 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.
Core · Task 7627 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
Core · Task 7628 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.
Core · Task 7622 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
Core · Task 21181 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Schedule hearings.
Core · Task 7618 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
Supplemental · Task 7624 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.
Supplemental · Task 7620 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.
Supplemental · Task 7621 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.
Supplemental · Task 7629 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.
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