Senior Claims Adjuster
for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We must include sections only when posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc as headings; can fold minor metadata into short
or drop it. Must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate like EEO, navigation, legal, duplicated lines, application instructions. Must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. Let's examine posting for actual content. Posting includes: - Working Title: Senior Claims Adjuster - Classification: SENIOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS ADJUSTER $6,646.00 - $8,324.00 - New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. - # of Positions: Multiple - Work Location: Shasta County - Telework: Telework - Job Type: Permanent, Full Time - Department Information: description of State Fund. - Job Description And Duties: includes bullet points? Actually paragraphs: "State Fund is hiring self-motivated individuals..." then "The department will consolidate..." etc. Then "In This Role You Will:" with bullet-like lines each starting with a verb. - There's a note: "If you have less than 4 years of workers' compensation claims adjusting experience, please see posting JC-533076 (Redding) for openings at the Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster level." - "If you have a bachelor’s degree, please attach a copy with your application (transcripts with a conferral date is acceptable)." - "All interviews are expected to be held virtually using Microsoft Teams. Location and interview format subject to change at State Fund’s discretion." - "Looking for insight into claims? Learn more about our purpose, growth, and support at State Fund Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8hSmsjuB3Y&list=PLl-QLNcYL6hTN64WADR_IIXgKDBvunK4a&index=2" - "Please answer the Statement of Qualifications questions found in the Additional Required Documents section in no more than two pages." - "Special Requirements Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay." - "To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application and resume. If a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this posting, it must also be submitted as instructed in the “Required Application Package” section." - "Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held." - "If this posting requires an SOQ, Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences." - Application instructions etc: we must remove application instructions. - "Who May Apply" etc: also application instructions? Might be considered boilerplate? The instruction says remove application instructions. "Who May Apply" is eligibility criteria; might be considered substantive? It's about who may apply. Might be considered part of requirements? Possibly we can include under Requirements or Qualifications. But we need to decide. We need to extract substantive sections: About the role (department info), Responsibilities (In This Role You Will), Requirements/Qualifications (experience, education, etc), Skills maybe not explicit. Benefits? Not explicit aside from mention of PLP 2025 (special requirement) but not benefits like health etc. Pay: salary range given $6,646.00 - $8,324.00. Also note about PLP reduction. So we can include Pay section with that salary range and note about PLP? The rule: include Pay section only if posting actually states them. Yes, salary range is stated. So we can include Pay. Schedule: Telework mentioned, Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. So we have schedule info: Telework, Permanent Full Time. So we can include Schedule section. Benefits: Not explicitly listed besides maybe PLP 2025 (which is a special requirement reducing salary). Not typical benefits like health, retirement. So we should not create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. It does not list benefits like health insurance, retirement, etc. So omit Benefits. Now we need to format using
for each section heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So we will not have a heading for Senior Claims Adjuster.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from posting that are substantive, but we can reorganize into sections.
We must drop boilerplate: EEO statement, navigation, legal, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "Equal Opportunity Employer" etc. Remove "Special Requirements" maybe we keep as part of Pay or Requirements? It's about PLP 2025 reducing salary; that's substantive about pay. Could be included in Pay section.
We must not include "Application Instructions" etc. So we will omit sections like "How To Apply", "Who May Apply", "Required Application Package Documents", etc.
We need to keep info about telework, permanent full time, location Shasta County, multiple positions, job code? Job ID etc we can drop or fold into short
. The instruction: "do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short paragraph at top maybe with Job Code, Position #, etc. But we could also drop it entirely as minor metadata. Probably better to include a short
with that info.
We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Now let's extract substantive content:
- Job Code #: JC-533138
- Position #(s): 402-795-9326-XXX
- Working Title: Senior Claims Adjuster
- Classification: SENIOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS ADJUSTER $6,646.00 - $8,324.00
- New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
- # of Positions: Multiple
- Work Location: Shasta County
- Telework: Telework
- Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
- Department Information: State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits. Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance yet value a healthy work/life balance. Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com
- Job Description And Duties: State Fund is hiring self-motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environments to deliver quality customer service to our injured workers and employers. We offer exceptional training and career growth while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Sound like you? Apply today! The department will consolidate all applications and evaluate them as a single pool. Candidates are encouraged to submit only one application . Submitting multiple applications to different JC numbers listed in this recruitment will not increase your chances of selection, as all submissions will be merged for a single, comprehensive review. This recruitment is being advertised using multiple bulletins for different counties: JC-533131-Eureka JC-533135-Fresno JC-533136-Pleasanton JC-533074-Bakersfield JC-533206-Riverside JC-533143-Glendale JC-533144-Rohnert Park JC-533145-Sacramento JC-533147-San Diego JC-533148-Stockton JC-533149-Vacaville
But many of those are application instructions / boilerplate? The part about consolidating applications etc is application instructions; we should remove. The list of multiple bulletins for different counties is also application instruction? Might be considered metadata but could be considered part of posting. However instruction says remove application instructions. The list of JC numbers for different counties is likely part of the recruitment bulletin; but it's not essential to role. Might be considered boilerplate. Safer to remove that list.
- In This Role You Will: (list)
* Reinforce your knowledge the lifecycle of a Workers Compensation claim and the governing codes and laws
* Ensure timely and accurate benefit provision, according to claims management, corporate policies & procedures and DWC laws and regulations
* Proactively and independently, manage, finalize and control (adjust) an inventory
* Collaborate with a team of claims professionals and other stakeholders
* Serve as a resource to other team members and/or other internal staff
* Ensure delivery of a high-quality claims product as demonstrated by successful execution of job duties
- If you have less than 4 years of workers' compensation claims adjusting experience, please see posting JC-533076 (Redding) for openings at the Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster level. (This is a note about experience requirement; could be part of Requirements.)
- If you have a bachelor’s degree, please attach a copy with your application (transcripts with a conferral date is acceptable). (Education requirement/experience.)
- All interviews are expected to be held virtually using Microsoft Teams. Location and interview format subject to change at State Fund’s discretion. (This is about interview process; maybe part of Requirements? Could be considered application instruction; but it's about selection process. Might be considered part of "Requirements" or "Qualifications"? It's not a requirement for the job but about hiring process. Probably we can drop as application instruction.
- Looking for insight into claims? Learn more about our purpose, growth, and support at State Fund Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8hSmsjuB3Y&list=PLl-QLNcYL6hTN64WADR_IIXgKDBvunK4a&index=2 (optional link; could be considered extra info; maybe we keep as a link in About the role? It's not essential but could be kept as a resource. Might be considered not boilerplate. We'll keep as a link in About the role or maybe a separate "Resources" but we only have allowed headings; we could put it in About the role as a link.
- Please answer the Statement of Qualifications questions found in the Additional Required Documents section in no more than two pages. (Application instruction; drop.)
- Special Requirements Effective July 1, 20
for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. So we will not have a heading for Senior Claims Adjuster. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from posting that are substantive, but we can reorganize into sections. We must drop boilerplate: EEO statement, navigation, legal, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "Equal Opportunity Employer" etc. Remove "Special Requirements" maybe we keep as part of Pay or Requirements? It's about PLP 2025 reducing salary; that's substantive about pay. Could be included in Pay section. We must not include "Application Instructions" etc. So we will omit sections like "How To Apply", "Who May Apply", "Required Application Package Documents", etc. We need to keep info about telework, permanent full time, location Shasta County, multiple positions, job code? Job ID etc we can drop or fold into short
. The instruction: "do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short paragraph at top maybe with Job Code, Position #, etc. But we could also drop it entirely as minor metadata. Probably better to include a short
with that info. We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now let's extract substantive content: - Job Code #: JC-533138 - Position #(s): 402-795-9326-XXX - Working Title: Senior Claims Adjuster - Classification: SENIOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS ADJUSTER $6,646.00 - $8,324.00 - New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. - # of Positions: Multiple - Work Location: Shasta County - Telework: Telework - Job Type: Permanent, Full Time - Department Information: State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits. Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance yet value a healthy work/life balance. Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com - Job Description And Duties: State Fund is hiring self-motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environments to deliver quality customer service to our injured workers and employers. We offer exceptional training and career growth while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Sound like you? Apply today! The department will consolidate all applications and evaluate them as a single pool. Candidates are encouraged to submit only one application . Submitting multiple applications to different JC numbers listed in this recruitment will not increase your chances of selection, as all submissions will be merged for a single, comprehensive review. This recruitment is being advertised using multiple bulletins for different counties: JC-533131-Eureka JC-533135-Fresno JC-533136-Pleasanton JC-533074-Bakersfield JC-533206-Riverside JC-533143-Glendale JC-533144-Rohnert Park JC-533145-Sacramento JC-533147-San Diego JC-533148-Stockton JC-533149-Vacaville But many of those are application instructions / boilerplate? The part about consolidating applications etc is application instructions; we should remove. The list of multiple bulletins for different counties is also application instruction? Might be considered metadata but could be considered part of posting. However instruction says remove application instructions. The list of JC numbers for different counties is likely part of the recruitment bulletin; but it's not essential to role. Might be considered boilerplate. Safer to remove that list. - In This Role You Will: (list) * Reinforce your knowledge the lifecycle of a Workers Compensation claim and the governing codes and laws * Ensure timely and accurate benefit provision, according to claims management, corporate policies & procedures and DWC laws and regulations * Proactively and independently, manage, finalize and control (adjust) an inventory * Collaborate with a team of claims professionals and other stakeholders * Serve as a resource to other team members and/or other internal staff * Ensure delivery of a high-quality claims product as demonstrated by successful execution of job duties - If you have less than 4 years of workers' compensation claims adjusting experience, please see posting JC-533076 (Redding) for openings at the Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster level. (This is a note about experience requirement; could be part of Requirements.) - If you have a bachelor’s degree, please attach a copy with your application (transcripts with a conferral date is acceptable). (Education requirement/experience.) - All interviews are expected to be held virtually using Microsoft Teams. Location and interview format subject to change at State Fund’s discretion. (This is about interview process; maybe part of Requirements? Could be considered application instruction; but it's about selection process. Might be considered part of "Requirements" or "Qualifications"? It's not a requirement for the job but about hiring process. Probably we can drop as application instruction. - Looking for insight into claims? Learn more about our purpose, growth, and support at State Fund Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8hSmsjuB3Y&list=PLl-QLNcYL6hTN64WADR_IIXgKDBvunK4a&index=2 (optional link; could be considered extra info; maybe we keep as a link in About the role? It's not essential but could be kept as a resource. Might be considered not boilerplate. We'll keep as a link in About the role or maybe a separate "Resources" but we only have allowed headings; we could put it in About the role as a link. - Please answer the Statement of Qualifications questions found in the Additional Required Documents section in no more than two pages. (Application instruction; drop.) - Special Requirements Effective July 1, 20