The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780​ schools and about 480,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools.

SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 43 school districts, 128 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next five years is to reduce poverty and increase belongingness through public education. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan to achieve our North Star goal and our collective work to ensure the children in our schools have every opportunity to thrive.

Job Title
Senior Manager, Workers' Compensation (ID 2829)
Job Description

Job Summary
The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Workers' Compensation for the Risk Management/J.P.A. Department of the Business Services Division. The Senior Manager, Workers' Compensation is responsible for working with the Third Party Claims Administrator in evaluating, processing, and managing workers’ compensation claims in compliance with state regulations; documenting activities; conveying information regarding claims and/or benefits; providing testimony in benefit disputes; and providing technical expertise, training, supervising and evaluating the performance of assigned personnel.

This position also manages ancillary programs such as the Medical Provider Network, pre-placement physical and drug testing, Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing, and Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements / Qualifications
This position requires a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, industrial relations, or related field; and five (5) years of experience performing complex technical duties in a return to Work or Workers' Compensation program, preferably for a public agency. A State of California Self-Insured Administrator’s Certificate or Workers’ Compensation Claims Administrator’s Certificate is highly desirable.

Certificates and Licenses:
• Valid CA Driver’s License

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:

• Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position
• Letter of Introduction
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year
• Copy of transcripts verifying bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, industrial relations, or related field
• Copy of State of California Self-Insured Administrator’s Certificate or Workers’ Compensation Claims Administrator’s Certificate, if applicable

The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy and any other vacancies in this classification for the next six (6) months, or until the list is exhausted.

Comments and Other Information

For inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Human Resources contact listed on this posting. To maintain a fair and consistent process, please do not reach out to the hiring department or its staff.

Join our amazing team!

The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!

Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.

Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

About SDCOE
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.

To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe

To learn more about working at SDCOE, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/work-sdcoe

Job Requirements

Requirements / Qualifications
This position requires a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, industrial relations, or related field; and five (5) years of experience performing complex technical duties in a return to Work or Workers' Compensation program, preferably for a public agency. A State of California Self-Insured Administrator’s Certificate or Workers’ Compensation Claims Administrator’s Certificate is highly desirable.

Certificates and Licenses:
• Valid CA Driver’s License

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:

• Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position
• Letter of Introduction
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year
• Copy of transcripts verifying bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, industrial relations, or related field
• Copy of State of California Self-Insured Administrator’s Certificate or Workers’ Compensation Claims Administrator’s Certificate, if applicable

The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy and any other vacancies in this classification for the next six (6) months, or until the list is exhausted.

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To Apply, Contact
Joy Dodge
858-295-8741