DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER III

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is seeking a Field Office Manager for the Disability Insurance Program in Riverside, CA. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid work from 1190 Palmyrita Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The incumbent provides administrative leadership for a large field office, ensuring compliance with laws and policies, managing staff and budgeting, and partnering with program customers to sustain program integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative leadership for a large-sized field office.
• Oversees staffing levels, budget, and program integrity for the Disability Insurance Program.

Job description

Field Office Manager DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER III

$7,873.00 - $9,861.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/12/2026

Position located at 1190 Palmyrita Ave, Riverside, CA, 92507.

Permanent, Full Time

Hybrid

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

Monday - Friday

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction, provides administrative leadership for a large-sized field office. Ensures services are delivered in compliance with laws, policies, and procedures governing the Disability Insurance Program. Emphasizes program integrity and proper duration control. Oversees all personnel actions to ensure appropriate staffing levels, capacity building and open communication. Understands and effectively administers the field office budget. Uses analysis and data‑gathering tools in decision‑making processes. Maintains a marketing program that includes educating and partnering with program customers. Complies with all system security, internal control, and employee safety requirements. Acts as 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.

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER III

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.

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).

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Applicants must submit an SOQ that is no more than two pages in length, typed in 12-point Arial font, with margins of at least one inch. Applicants must include their first and last name at the top of each page. The SOQ must be a narrative discussion, not a bulleted summary, addressing the prompts below. Applicants should describe how their education, training, experience, and skills relate to the duties and requirements of the Disability Insurance Program Manager III position. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Applicants who fail to submit both a completed SOQ and STD. 678 (State Application) will not be considered.

• Briefly describe your background, experience, and education related to staff and leadership development you have performed that makes you the best qualified candidate for this position.
• Please describe specific examples from your experience where you successfully managed multiple competing priorities while leading and supporting your team. In your response, explain the challenges you faced, the actions you took to organize and direct the work, and the results of your efforts.

The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s). The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified".

EEO Contact

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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.