DISABILITY INSURANCE SPECIALIST II

Program Specialist Employment Development Department

JC-521563

•Program Specialist

DISABILITY INSURANCE SPECIALIST II

$6,031.00•$7,547.00 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:

6/25/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

Job Description and Duties DIS II:

Under minimal supervision of the Disability Insurance Field Office Manager or Field Operations Division Manager, the incumbent performs the more difficult and complex technical work and analysis; may be assigned total responsibility for a specific project having regional or statewide impact; formulate policies and procedures and make recommendations to management on the full range of Disability Insurance issues, problems, and concerns, and prepare reports and correspondence in these same areas. As a technical expert in a particular program area, may act in a consulting capacity to the field and other departmental staff by providing problem-solving advice and program information; and may have regional or statewide responsibility for coordinating activities in a particular program or program area ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures, and standards. The incumbent provides support and guidance to Field Office staff as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all new IT applications deployed for Field Office use. As a program specialist, may provide assistance to lower-level specialists by responding to technical questions; providing feedback on assignments, and instructing them on data collection, information gathering and dissemination, report and correspondence preparation, and other aspects of program support work.

DIS I:

Under close supervision of the Disability Insurance Field Office Manager or Field Operations Division Manager, the incumbent develops analytical skills; participates in policy and procedure formulation; gathers and analyzes data; consults with field and other departmental personnel in securing and disseminating necessary information; prepares reports and correspondence on technical Disability Insurance issues, problems and concerns; works on the development of guidelines, training courses, and other tools and materials to assist Disability Insurance office management in the administration of the Department's Disability Insurance program; and may serve as a specialist in analyzing performance measurements and recommending solutions to performance issues. The incumbent may be used in the field offices (FO) to act in a lead capacity and train, monitor, and advise staff on office operations. Position located at 855 M St, Ste 810, Fresno, CA 93721. 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 . 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. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

DISABILITY INSURANCE SPECIALIST II

DISABILITY

INSURANCE SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-521563

Position #(s): 280-226-9227-976

Working Title:

Program Specialist

Classification:

DISABILITY INSURANCE SPECIALIST II

$6,031.00•$7,547.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

DISABILITY INSURANCE SPECIALIST I

$4,570.00•$5,725.00 A $5,494.00•$6,880.00 B # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Fresno County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00am•5:00pm

Work Week:

Monday•Friday Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website:

http://www.edd.ca.gov Special Requirements Application (STD 678) is Required. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the STD 678. An application received without duties listed on the STD 678 will not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process. Transcripts or Diplomas are optional and may be required to meet minimum qualifications. 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. Examination/Assessment The Disability Insurance Specialist II is a Departmental Promotional exam for EDD employees only. The next administration of the Disability Insurance Specialist II exam is tentatively scheduled for 01/2027. The Disability Insurance Specialist I is a Departmental Promotional exam for EDD employees only. The next administration of the Disability Insurance Specialist I exam is tentatively scheduled for 11/2026. For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here. 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:

6/25/2026