DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER I

Employment Development Department; California (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employment Development Department in Fresno, CA is seeking a Disability Insurance Program Manager I to lead one or more field office units and ensure services are delivered in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.

This permanent, full-time role offers a salary range of $6,525.00 to $8,170.00 per month, a typical 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. schedule, and in-office telework. It emphasizes program integrity, budgeting, staff development, and partnering with program customers.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for one or more field office units and ensures services are delivered in compliance with laws, policies, and procedures governing the Disability Insurance Program.
• Emphasizes program integrity and proper duration control while developing and maintaining staff to handle workload within budgetary limits.
• Supports continuous capacity building for all unit staff and encourages open two-way communication.
• Assists in maintaining a marketing program and educates program customers.
• May serve as office manager in the manager's absence and supports the Branch and Department vision, mission, values, and goals.

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-531119

Position #(s): 280-226-9211-976

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: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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.

Position located at 855 M St, Ste 810, Fresno, CA 93721.

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.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, 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 2026.

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). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).