DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER III
State of California
Operations
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 7,873-9,861 / month
Job Posting: Office Manager
Employment Development Department
DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER III
$7,873.00 - $9,861.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 5/21/2026
Job Description and Duties
THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
The Office Manager provides administrative leadership in support of the Disability Insurance program within a contact center environment. This role ensures the effective delivery of services that are timely, accurate, and compliant with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Through subordinate managers, the Office Manager directs and oversees daily operations, using data and performance reports to monitor outcomes, identify trends, and implement continuous improvements.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and manage contact center operations through subordinate managers to ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant service delivery.
- Analyze performance data and reports to evaluate productivity, identify improvement opportunities, and drive operational enhancements.
- Oversee all personnel actions, including staffing, workforce planning, and employee development to maintain appropriate staffing levels and build organizational capacity.
- Promote leadership development, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement among management and staff.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the Disability Insurance program.
- Serve as the facility manager, ensuring the building is maintained and operated in compliance with all safety and security requirements.
- Enforce system security protocols and internal controls to safeguard sensitive information and resources.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration across teams to support program goals and organizational objectives.
Position exist in Sacramento County.
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
Free parking on-site
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Special Requirements
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:
Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
- Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.
To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.
Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:
Disability Insurance Program Manager III
The Disability Insuramce Program Manager III is a Departmental Promotional exam for EDD employees only.
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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: 5/21/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
Desirable Qualifications
- Operations or office management in a contact-center environment
- Strong leadership development
- Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decision making
- Proven ability to lead teams through subordinate managers and develop leadership capacity
- Knowledge of compliance requirements, security protocols, and workplace safety standards
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Jessica Cohagan
(916) 908-8437
Jessica.Cohagan@edd.ca.gov
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:EEO Officer
(916) 654-8434
Accessibility@edd.ca.gov
Statement of Qualifications Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this Disability Insurance Program Manager III position in Arial font, 12. The statement may be no more than two pages with margins not less than one inch. The SOQ is a narrative discussion (not a bulleted summary) in response to the prompts below of how the candidate’s education, training, experience and skills relate to this position. Cover letters and resumes DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applicants failing to provide a SOQ and application STD.678 will not be considered.
1. Briefly describe your background, experience, and education related to staff and leadership development you have performed that makes you the best qualified candidate for this position.
2. Provide examples of how you have managed multiple priorities, various business functions, and staff.
Background Investigation Requirement
The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.
The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).
The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.
Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey
Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
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.
