The County of San Diego's Department of Human Resources has a current opening for
WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADJUSTER
This is a promotional opportunity open only to current County of San Diego employees. Temporary employees, with the exception of Certified Temporary employees, are not eligible for promotional recruitments. For more information, please click on this link to review the FAQ on Promotional Recruitments.
FUTURE SALARY INCREASES
June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)
This position may have a teleworking and flexible schedule available after an initial training period and as special work projects permit.
Workers Compensation Adjusters carry an indemnity caseload which will include complicated and/or litigated workers' compensation claims. They analyze, review, and investigate workers' compensation claims filed by County employees and brings cases to resolution either by approval; negotiated settlement, denial, or administrative hearing.
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Minimum Qualifications:
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Five (5) years in the last eight (8) years of on-the-job experience adjusting or supervising California workers' compensation claims; OR
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Successfully passed the Self-Insurance Administrator's Exam (written examination) specified by Title 8, Section 15452 of the California Code of Regulations and has either: (1) worked as a claims adjuster or supervisor of workers' compensation claims continuously since passing the examination, or (2) passed the exam within the previous five (5) years; OR
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Possess a Claims Adjuster Designation. Claims Adjuster must provide their Designation from previous employer prior to employment start date. If no Claims Adjuster Designation is provided, you must possess a Medical Only Claims Adjuster Designation and complete an additional eighty (80) hours of training, seventy (70) of which will be in a classroom with an instructor, within six (6) months of appointment to the position per Section 2592.02(a) of the California Code of Regulations.
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Must complete required training hours. If training hours not completed within a 6-month period after initial appointment, this will result in failure of probation.
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Must complete 30 hours of post-designation training every two (2) years per Section 2592.02 of the California Code of Regulations.
Required Licenses, Certifications or Registrations
Required licenses, certifications and registrations must be maintained throughout employment in this class. Positions may involve necessary and timely transportation for field travel, requiring the ability to arrange transportation to different worksites, meetings, or field work.
The following are highly desirable but not required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university; Insurance Educational Association (I.E.A.) certification; State of California Certificate of Self-Insurance Administration; State of California Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Certificate (WCCA); or Workers' Compensation Claims Professional Certification (WCCP)
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Conditions of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation Process
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on information contained in their employment and supplemental application.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Strategic Plan
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) (Download PDF reader)
Disaster Service Worker
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
Diversity & Inclusion
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
