DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER I

Position Details

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.

Duties

• 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.
• Supports the Branch and Department vision, mission, values, and goals.

Qualifications

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.

Special Requirements

• 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.
• Transcripts or Diplomas are optional and may be required to meet minimum qualifications.
• It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.
• 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.

Job Description

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.

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

Salary and Benefits

$6,525.00 - $8,170.00

Work Schedule

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.

Contact Information

Address for Mailing Application Packages: Employment Development Department Mail In Address Attn: Job Control # 524707 Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54 PO Box 826880 Sacramento , CA 94280-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Employment Development Department Drop Off Address Attn: Job Control # 524707 EDD/Human Resource Services Division 1416 9th Street, 1st floor lobby Sacramento , CA 95814