Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a 12-month limited term position which may be extended, cancelled, or made permanent at any time.

If becoming permanent, the selected candidate must be eligible for a permanent appointment at the time of the LT appointment or at the time of the conversion.

This position may be filled at one of the following State Fund locations: Bakersfield, Eureka, Fresno, Glendale, Pleasanton, Redding, Riverside, Rohnert Park, San Diego, Sacramento, Stockton or Vacaville.

Are you looking for an exciting and meaningful career leading a team of investigators in the fight against workers’ compensation fraud? State Fund’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) is looking for a Supervising Special Investigator I who has extensive workers’ compensation insurance experience and knowledge, with exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship building skills. The ideal candidate has knowledge and experience in investigating various types of suspected workers ‘compensation fraud involving injured workers, employers and providers. Understanding of the criminal justice system and the California workers’ compensation system is critical.

The incumbent will work closely with other internal State Fund business partners and stakeholders along with external partners including various local and state law enforcement agencies, and other industry Special Investigations Units.

Under the direction of the Senior Managers and Senior Vice President of SIU, the Supervising Special Investigator I (Non-Peace Officer) will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of Special Investigators in the investigation of suspected workers’ compensation fraud. State Fund is an employer of choice and offers remote work, learning and development opportunities, a strong culture, and career advancement.

The successful candidate should be knowledgeable and can demonstrate the following:

• Adherence to corporate and department guidelines to meet department goals
• Proven strong interpersonal communication skills
• Develop and maintain strong working partnerships and relationships with other State Fund business units and stakeholders
• Maintain positive working relationships with law enforcement
• Knowledge of criminal law and court proceedings
• Knowledge of criminal statues and insurance regulations pertaining to California workers’ compensation insurance fraud
• Maintain confidences
• Strong leadership skills
• Provide mentoring and leadership to a team of Special Investigators
• Manage projects, meet deadlines, and contribute to special projects on department and industry-wide issues and initiatives
• Ability to recruit, train, and retain competent staff
• Ability to evaluate SIU staff and provide feedback
• Ability and willingness to travel (including overnight travel)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with California workers’ compensation insurance investigations.
• Proficient knowledge of at least 3 years of the California Workers’ Compensation system including Codes, Rules and Regulations.
• Knowledge of various investigative resources, including open-source and industry databases.

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate salary range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

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: 3/24/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 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

Mailing Address

Attn: JC-469851 CA

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

Talent Acquisition/Staffing

JC-469851 CA

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 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 - In no more than one page, please provide numbered responses to the following questions:
  
  1. Describe what skills you believe are most crucial to be successful in this position and your experience using those skills.
  2. Describe your leadership style and how you encourage engagement within a team.

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

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

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  

Contact Information

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

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Carl Agulo
(800) 499-8668
CAgulo@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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Holiday work, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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