DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER I

Employment Development Department; California; On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Development Department in Fresno, CA is seeking a Disability Insurance Program Manager I to lead one or more field office units, ensuring services comply with laws and policies and maintaining program integrity. The role emphasizes capacity building, staff development, and effective budgeting within the unit.

The position exists in Fresno and requires coaching across the management team, with a focus on staff performance and program outcomes in a permanent, full-time office setting.

Qualifications

• Provides leadership for one or more field office units.
• Ensures services are delivered in compliance with laws, policies, and procedures governing the Disability Insurance Program.
• Supports continuous capacity building for all unit staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains staff to ensure proper processing of workload while operating within budgetary limitations.
• Assists in the maintenance of a marketing program, which includes educating and partnering with program customers.
• Acts as coach and role model to members of the management team and to all staff.

Skills

Leadership

Budget processes

Coaching

Staff development

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-537144 Position #(s): 280-225-9211-019 Working Title: Disability Insurance Program Manager I Classification: DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER I $6,525.00 - $8,170.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Fresno County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD. Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Under general direction, provides leadership for one or more field office units. Ensures services are delivered in compliance with laws, policies, and procedures governing the Disability Insurance Program. Emphasizes program integrity and proper duration control. Develops and maintains staff to ensure proper processing of workload while operating within budgetary limitations. Supports continuous capacity building for all unit staff. Encourages open, two-way, communication. Assists in the maintenance of a marketing program, which includes educating and partnering with program customers. Has knowledge of the office budget processes. Complies with all system security, internal control, and employee safety requirements. May serve as office manager in the manager’s absence. Acts a coach and role model to members of the management team and to all staff. Supports the Branch and Department vision, mission, values, and goals. This position exists in Fresno. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

Application (STD 678) is Required. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the STD 678. An application received without duties listed on the STD 678 will not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process. Transcripts or Diplomas are optional and may be required to meet minimum qualifications.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov .

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

If You Are Unable To Apply Electronically Through Your CalCareer Account, Please Mail a Completed And Signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 And Application Package To The Mailing Address Provided In The “Application Instructions’ Section Below And Ensure The Following:

Examination/Assessment

If selected for hire, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired. The Disability Insurance Program Manager I is a Departmental Promotional exam for EDD employees only. The next administration of the Disability Insurance Program Manager I exam is tentatively scheduled for October, 2027. For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).