DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

Employment Development Department; California; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employment Development Department in Fresno, CA is seeking a Disability Insurance Program Representative to determine claimant eligibility for SDI benefits, conduct fact-finding, and process claims in a customer-focused environment. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a hybrid telework option, work hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, at 2555 South Elm Avenue, Fresno.

Salary ranges from $4,055 to $6,310 per month depending on assignment A/B/C and includes potential

Qualifications

• Must comply with office security requirements.
• Travel and/or overtime may be required.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Responsibilities

• Determine claimant eligibility for SDI program benefits including Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave.
• Conduct fact-finding interviews, respond to inquiries, and perform claim processing activities.
• Provide prompt, accurate, and courteous customer service; may train others on policy and procedures.
• Record and maintain overpayment documents, process OPs, and pursue collection actions.
• May act as an expert witness before the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board.

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-536058

Position #(s)

• 280-224-9233-021
• 280-224-9233-086
• 280-224-9233-976

Working Title:

Disability Insurance Program Representative

Classification:

DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

Salary

$4,055.00 - $4,837.00 A

$4,390.00 - $5,495.00 B

$5,041.00 - $6,310.00 C

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

# of Positions:

5

Work Location:

Fresno 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 supervision, the Disability Insurance (DI) Services Representative will determine claimant eligibility for State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program benefits including Disability Insurance, Paid Family Leave, and Nonindustrial Disability; will conduct fact-finding interviews, respond to inquiries, and perform claim processing activities in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies; will provide prompt, accurate and courteous customer service; may develop and provide training that emphasizes the consistent application of law, regulation, policy and procedures, appropriate medical duration control techniques, program integrity practices and processes, will record and maintain overpayment (OP) documents in accordance with current over-payment policies and procedures, process OPs, conduct follow up collection actions for both claimant and third party overpayments with appropriate documentation. May act as an expert witness before the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board.

Must comply with office security requirements. Travel and/or overtime may be required.

EXPECTATION – MISSION, VISION, GOALS

The incumbent contributes toward the growth of the DI Branch into a customer-focused service organization by following and applying SDI Branch cultural principles. The incumbent is required to have knowledge of the principles of the SDI Branch programs. Protect program integrity by identifying and reporting any suspected fraudulent claims and/or activities.

Position located at 2555 South Elm Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93706.

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.

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).

E xamination/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.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Disability Insurance Program Representative Bulletin

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