Salary - $79,580.80 - $125,673.60 Annually

Location  - County of San Diego, CA

Job Type - Regular - Full time

Remote Employment - Remote Optional

Job Number - 24246601

Department - Human Resources, Dept of

Division - Risk Administration

Opening Date - 01/29/2024

Closing Date - 2/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

The County of San Diego's Department of Human Resources has a current opening for a Senior Workers' Compensation Adjuster to lead and supervise staff for our self-insured, self-administered agency.

This position may have a teleworking and flexible schedule available after an initial training period and as special work projects permit. Interviews will take place on March 19 and March 20, 2024, and job offers will be made on March 20, 2024. The successful candidate can start as early as April 5, 2024. 

 Senior Workers Compensation Adjusters supervise a group of Workers' Compensation Adjusters and Specialists. This position monitors claim handlers to ensure they are compliant with State regulations and our excess workers' compensation insurance standards. It provides technical guidance and training to staff who investigate, analyze and process workers' compensation claims filed by County employees and work to bring the cases to resolution either by approval; negotiated settlement, denial, or administrative hearing. This position also must exercise considerable judgment in decision making and problem solving in the interpretation and application of the Workers' Compensation Laws of California and Case Law.

Please click here to view the complete job description for this position.

HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.  

• Job Offers and Background Process begins in March 2023. (Current employees may be exempt from the background process.)

• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. (Current employees may be exempt from the pre-employment medical screening process.) 

• Anticipated Start Date: Based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In order to qualify, you must meet one of the following requirements: 

1. Five (5) years in the last eight (8) years of on-the-job experience adjusting California workers' compensation claims; or supervising claims adjusters handling workers' compensation claims; OR, 

2. Successfully passed the Self-Insurance Administrator's Exam (written examination) specified by Title 8, Section 15452 of the California Code of Regulations and has either: (1) worked as a claims adjuster or supervisor of workers' compensation claims continuously since passing the examination, or (2) passed the exam within the previous five (5) years; OR, 

3. Possess a Claims Adjuster Designation; AND two (2) years of on-the-job experience adjusting California workers' compensation claims; or supervising claims adjusters handling workers' compensation claims. 

Notes: Claims Adjuster must provide their Designation from previous employer prior to employment start date. Must complete 30 hours of post-designation training every two (2) years per Section 2592.02 of the California Code of Regulations. 

The following are highly desirable but not required:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Insurance Educational Association (I.E.A.) certification.

State of California Certificate of Self-Insurance Administration.

State of California Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Certificate (WCCA).

Workers' Compensation Claims Professional Certification (WCCP). 

ATTACHMENTS

In order for your certification and/or designation to be considered, you must attach a copy of your certification/designation to your application. Required attachments submitted previously do not need to be resubmitted. Please submit only the documents required. Additional documentation, such as awards, letters of recommendation, unsolicited certifications, etc. will not be added to your application file. 

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT 

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. (Current employees may be exempt from this process.)

EVALUATION 

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments.  This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.  

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.  Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.      

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

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