DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER I

Employment Development Department; San Bernardino (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Disability Insurance Program Manager I position is based in San Bernardino, CA with telework options and a standard 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. schedule.

The role leads field office units to ensure services comply with laws and department policies, focusing on program integrity and capacity building. The office is located at San Bernardino County, with a potential hybrid work arrangement as business needs arise. New and existing employees may be subject to a salary adjustment per PLP 2025.

Qualifications

• Leadership and staff development responsibilities
• Budget awareness and allocation within department constraints
• Experience leading teams in public sector programs

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for one or more field office units and ensure compliant service delivery.
• Support marketing and customer education initiatives for the program.

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.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-529227
• Position #(s): 280-211-9211-011
• Working Title: Disability Insurance Program Manager I
• Classification: DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER I
• Salary: $6,525.00 - $8,170.00
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: San Bernardino County
• Telework: Telework
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Work Week: Monday - Friday

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Job Description And Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

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 371 W 3rd st, San Bernardino, CA, 92401.

Position exist in San Bernardino County.

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

State 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.

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 (DIPM 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 May 2027.

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Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.