Workers' Compensation Supervisor

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 7/6/2026, 7/20/2026 (Final).

About the role

Under general direction, the Workers Compensation Supervisor supervises employees that perform specialized claims service in the administration of the County's self-insured Workers' Compensation Program; serves as professional subject matter experts and consultants in a Workers’ Compensation specialty area; performs the most difficult, complex, and sensitive projects and technical assignments that have considerable agency or countywide impact.

Responsibilities

• Review, investigate and evaluate Workers' Compensation claims in accordance with applicable laws, administrative regulations and major court decisions
• Gather information and analyze data to establish or identify needs and make recommendations for improvements
• Interpret and evaluate program effectiveness
• Draw logical conclusions and make recommendations
• Identify, evaluate and research operational problems, make independent judgments and implement changes
• Interpret and apply complex policies, procedures, federal, state and local laws and requirements; memorandums of understanding; and other Workers’ Compensation materials
• Train and provide project and/or program direction to others
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, supervisors, employees, employee organizations, other departments and members of the public
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of full-time paid experience in the class of Workers' Compensation Examiner in Sacramento County service.
• Or: Five years of full-time paid experience adjusting a caseload of (150+) California workers' compensation indemnity files from inception of injury through litigation to closure.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Qualifications

General Qualifications:

• Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws.
• License Requirements: Some positions in this class require possession of a valid State of California Driver License, Class C or higher, at the time of appointment. Failure to maintain appropriate valid California Driver License constitutes cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules.
• Designation Requirement: Incumbents in this class must submit proof of designation as an Experienced Claims Adjuster pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 10, Chapter 5, Subchapter 3, Sections 2592.01 – 2692.05 within 6 months of appointment to the position. Failure to obtain and maintain this certification constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules.
• Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Employment Qualifications

Application and Testing Information:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.

County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

Supplemental Questionnaire:

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox.

Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

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Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.

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