DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER III

Employment Development Department; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 7,900 - 9,900; Full time

Job summary

The Employment Development Department (EDD) invites applications for a Field Office Manager in Riverside, CA. This senior leadership role oversees a large field office, ensuring services are delivered in compliance with laws, policies, and procedures, while emphasizing program integrity and proper duration control.

The position requires strong budgeting, staff development, and customer partnership skills, with responsibilities spanning staffing, communication, and performance monitoring.

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.

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-530809

Position #(s)

280-223-9206-004

Working Title

Field Office Manager

Classification

DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER III

$7,873.00 - $9,861.00

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

Riverside County

Telework

Hybrid

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

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 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.

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

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 .

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 III is a Departmental Promotional exam for EDD employees only. The next administration of the Disability Insurance Program Manager III exam is tentatively scheduled for May 2027.

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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).

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.