Salary: $98,113.60 - $155,438.40 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number:
Department: Human Resources, Dept of
Division: Risk Administration
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary
The County of San Diego's Department of Human Resources has a current opening for a SENIOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADJUSTER
This position may have a teleworking and flexible schedule available after an initial training period and as special work projects permit.Interviews will take place the week of August 31, 2026, and job offers will be made the week of September 14, 2026.
Future Salary Increases

June 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the- Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)
Senior Workers Compensation Adjusters supervise a group of Workers' Compensation Adjusters and Specialists. This position monitors claim handlers to ensure they are compliant with State regulations and our excess workers' compensation insurance standards. It provides technical guidance and training to staff who investigate, analyze and process workers' compensation claims filed by County employees and work to bring the cases to resolution either by approval; negotiated settlement, denial, or administrative hearing. This position also must exercise considerable judgment in decision making and problem solving in the interpretation and application of the Workers' Compensation Laws of California and Case Law.

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Hiring Process and Timeline

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Five (5) years in the last eight (8) years of on-the-job experience adjusting California workers' compensation claims; or supervising claims adjusters handling workers' compensation claims; OR,

2. 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,

3. Possess a Claims Adjuster Designation; AND two (2) years of on-the-job experience adjusting California workers' compensation claims; or supervising claims adjusters handling workers' compensation claims.

Notes: Claims Adjuster must provide their Designation from previous employer prior to employment start date. Must complete 30 hours of post-designation training every two (2) years per Section 2592.02 of the California Code of Regulations.

The following are highly desirable but not requiredBachelor's degree from an accredited 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).
Workers' Compensation Claims Professional Certification (WCCP).

Attachments
In order for your certification and/or designation to be considered, you must attach a copy of your certification/designation to your application. Required attachments submitted previously do not need to be resubmitted. Please submit only the documents required. Additional documentation, such as awards, letters of recommendation, unsolicited certifications, etc. will not be added to your application file.

Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide 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 will help 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.
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
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume" or "See Application" as these are not acceptable answers. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.Please review the minimum requirements for this position before completing your application. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, do not apply as your application will be rejected.Do you understand this information?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate below how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.NOTE: In order for your designation(s) or certification(s) to be considered, you must attach a copy at the ATTACHMENTS section of your application.

• I have five (5) years in the last eight (8) years of on-the-job experience adjusting California workers' compensation claims; or supervising claims adjusters handling workers' compensation claims
• I have completed the California Self-Insurance Exam specified by Title 8, Section 15452 of the California Code of Regulations and have 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
• I possess a Claims Adjuster Designation AND two (2) years of on-the-job experience adjusting California workers' compensation claims; or supervising claims adjusters handling workers' compensation claims
• I do not meet any of these minimum qualifications

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Please describe your experience adjusting workers' compensation claims and include the following:1) Length of time adjusting claims.2) The average number of claims and types of injuries you worked with.3) Duties performed with workers' compensation claims.4) Does your experience include litigated claims and litigation preparation? If so, explain your role in working with defense attorneys.5) The authority amount to approve invoices, reserves, and settlements.If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".
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Do you have experience supervising or managing claims adjusters handling workers' compensation claims? If yes, please describe your experience and include the following:1) Length of time you supervised workers' compensation staff.2) The number of staff you supervised and their job title(s).3) The amount and types of workers' compensation claims your staff handled.4) The duties you performed as supervisor or manager over workers' compensation staff.5) The authority amount to approve invoices, reserves, and settlements.6) Does your experience include testifying on claims and workers' compensation process?If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".
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Please describe your experience dealing with Public Safety workers' compensation claims, such as claims for peace officers, firefighters, etc. If yes, please include the following: 1) Amount of years 2) Number of cases3) Type of claimsIf you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• San Diego County website
• Governmentjobs.com
• Veteran Outreach / FFSC
• Mana de San Diego
• Family, Neighbors, Friends
• County Employee Resources Group
• College/University Career Site
• County Social Media
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Voice and Viewpoint
• Government Alliance on Race and Equity
• Job Fair/Career Event
• Other

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If you answered "Other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate "n/a" below.
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