What are the responsibilities and job description for the DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE position at Employment Development Department?
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.
Positions exist at 645 Salem St. Chico, CA 95928 ARU 202
If you have questions about the actual position, please contact the “Hiring Unit Contact” listed below under Contact Information.
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.
This position allows for a hybrid telework schedule, which is subject to change under EDD’s telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California in order to telework. Employees may be required to report to their headquarters office as needed for operational needs, required scheduled in office days associated with the hybrid schedule, and other activities including but not limited to new employee training.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-517466
Position #(s):
280-202-9233-976
Working Title:
Disability Insurance Services Representative
Classification:
DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE
$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:
4
Work Location:
Butte County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
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.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account atwww.calcareers.ca.gov.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility).
Application (STD 678) is Required. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the STD 678. A 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.
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:
Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.
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.
Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:
Disability Insurance Program Representative Bulletin
For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here.
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