- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 11/04/2026
- Closing Date: 12/03/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
- Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / Human Services Judges-2
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes (~5%)
- Salary Range: $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,834 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Working Title: Human Services Judge

Job Class: Human Services Judge

Agency: Human Services Dept

- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 11/04/2026
- Closing Date: 12/03/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
- Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / Human Services Judges-2
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes (~5%)
- Salary Range: $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,834 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Qualified
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services,



and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

- This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.
- This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies

As a Human Services Judge, you will conduct administrative fair hearings for the Minnesota Department of Human Services, MNsure Board, and the Minnesota Departments of Health, Education, and Children, Youth, and Families. After conducting an evidentiary hearing, you will review the evidence and pertinent federal and state law and prepare an independent recommended order to decide the appeal. The recommended order is reviewed by the respective agency’s Commissioner’s designee who issues the final decision.

Responsibilities Include But May Not Be Limited To

- Manage a high-volume caseload while ensuring that appeals assigned to you are resolved timely, efficiently,



and in a manner that protects the rights of the parties.
- Conduct evidentiary hearings to develop a complete record.
- Make findings of fact and conclusions of law based on an analysis of the complete record and the laws that apply to the disputed issues.
- Comply with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and policies in order to effectively carry out the requirements of this position and the Agency’s mission, values, and goals.

Minimum Qualifications

- To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

Four (4) Years Of Advanced Professional Legal Experience Appearing In Or Conducting Civil, Criminal, Or Administrative Hearings. Experience Must Demonstrate The Following

- Ability to identify legal issues within a complex set of factual circumstances;
- Strong written and oral communication skills sufficient to communicate with parties and write clear, concise recommended orders that are easily understood by all parties;
- Excellent legal research and analysis skills;
- Ability to work respectfully with persons of diverse backgrounds, including those with different cultural backgrounds; people in crisis; people in poverty; people with physical disabilities; people with mental illness; and non-English speakers;
- Ability to be flexible and quickly respond to changing situations;
- Ability to exhibit judicial temperament to conduct hearings in adversarial situations.;
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work load,

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