Job Description and Duties

Do you love underwriting? Are you looking for an opportunity to motivate and inspire a team? Look no further!

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Underwriting Manager, the incumbent will:

• Assist in managing the underwriting function of a Regional Office to achieve Budget Plan objectives in compliance with corporate and regulatory advisories, guidelines and procedures and through the effective use of available resources

• Effectively manage and develop staff and ensure employee engagement is maintained

• Interact across other regions, departments, and business segments to meet operational needs and enterprise objectives

The successful candidate for this position will: manage a unit consisting of underwriting and policy servicing functions in compliance with corporate underwriting and marketing advisories, guidelines, and procedures. Oversee the acquisition, development and profitability and retention of an assigned book of business. Recruit, hire, train, develop, appraise, and discipline subordinate staff. Plan, organize, direct, and control the operations of the assigned Underwriting unit. Contribute to the Policy Operations and Regional Office management team. Establish and maintain professional working relationships with the broker community and monitor broker trends. Uphold principles of integrity in the workplace. Provide quality customer service in a timely manner.

This position will report to the Pasadena location (L.A. Region).

We are looking for a candidate who possess the necessary skills to demonstrate the

following:

• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills

• Self-motivated and able to handle varied tasks simultaneously

• Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action

• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills

• A positive attitude in a challenging environment

• Interact with regional management and other programs to meet operational needs

• Assess and monitor optimal performance, work-flow process and workload balance

• Ability to design, plan, and implement policies, procedures, and work-flow processes

• Contribute to task force projects on corporate and industry-wide issues

• Proficient knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of personnel management and supervision to oversee the work activities of the staff and ensure employee engagement

• Possess a positive attitude to effectively work with all internal and external business

partners and provide excellent quality customer service

• Possess the skill to influence others and negotiate agreements and consensus among

project partners, work peers, and other related "stakeholders"

• Ability to effectively implement service strategies that clearly define excellent customer

experience, setting expectations for timeliness and quality

• Ability to write professional and accurate reports and other communications suitable for distribution to internal and external customers

Business travel may occasionally be from overnight to five days in duration and may include, but not be limited to, plane, bus, van, taxi, or car. Travel to various work sites and locations for training and/or meetings may be necessary and work hours may vary. The L.A Region territory covers L.A., Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. You may be requested to travel outside the L.A. County for industry events.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and statement of qualifications via CalCareers as requested.

Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.

Candidates must reside in California to be eligible for this appointment.

Telework may be available and is subject to change based on State Fund guidelines and business needs.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• MANAGER I, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-434734

Position #(s):

402-123-9310-XXX

Working Title:

Assistant Underwriting Manager

Classification:

MANAGER I, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

$7,145.00 - $8,876.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Los Angeles 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

Special Requirements

Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, have LEAP eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may be considered.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/17/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Compensation Insurance Fund

Attn: : JC-434734 MC

PO BOX 659015

Sacramento, CA 95865

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Compensation Insurance Fund

: JC-434734 MC

2275 Gateway Oaks Drive

Sacramento, CA 95833

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

• Resume is required and must be included.

• Statement of Qualifications -

Similar to a resume cover letter, the Statement of Qualification provides applicants with the opportunity to link their individual experience, skills and professional goals to the position they are applying for.

In your written SOQ, please explain how your experience, skills and career aspirations make you an ideal candidate for this position.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS), Retirement (CalPERS), Employer Health and

Consolidated Benefits Contributions, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and 457 Deferred

Compensation Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal Services Insurance,

Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave, Flex Elect Reimbursement Program,

Wellness and Recognition, Alternate Work Schedules, Transit Pass Program, Tuition

Reimbursement, Dependent Scholarship Program, Leadership Training, Mentoring

Program.

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Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com

Human Resources Contact:

Melissa Chaffins

(916) 924-5121

MAChaffins@scif.com

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Rosa Gil-Robles

(800) 499-8668

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background

investigation (BI) will be initiated.

Acknowledgement

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:

California State benefits

Duty statement/Job Description

Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.