DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

Employment Development Department · Orange County

Salary: $4,055 – $6,310 per month

Closes: 2026-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

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. Under supervision, the Disability Insurance (DI) Services Representative will determine claimant eligibility for State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program benefits including Disability Insurance, Paid Family Leave, and Nonindustrial Disability; will conduct fact-finding interviews, respond to inquiries, and perform claim processing activities in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies; will provide prompt, accurate and courteous customer service; may develop and provide training that emphasizes the consistent application of law, regulation, policy and procedures, appropriate medical duration control techniques, program integrity practices and processes, will record and maintain overpayment (OP) documents in accordance with current over-payment policies and procedures, process OPs, conduct follow up collection actions for both claimant and third party overpayments with appropriate documentation. May act as an expert witness before the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board. Must comply with office security requirements. Travel and/or overtime may be required. EXPECTATION – MISSION, VISION, GOALS The incumbent contributes toward the growth of the DI Branch into a customer-focused service organization by following and applying SDI Branch cultural principles. The incumbent is required to have knowledge of the principles of the SDI Branch programs. Protect program integrity by identifying and reporting any suspected fraudulent claims and/or activities. This position includes working in a call center environment and requires employers to provide customer service by handling inbound and outbound telephone calls related to disability claims and services. This position allows for a hybrid telework schedule, which is subject to change under EDD’s telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California in order to telework. Employees may be required to report to their headquarters office as needed for operational needs, required scheduled in office days associated with the hybrid schedule, and other activities including but not limited to new employee training. Position located at 10100 Trinity Parkway, Suites 105,115, 210,& 425, Stockton, CA 95219. 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. Special Requirements Application (STD 678) is required. Resumes and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the Employment Application STD 678. Submissions received without a completed STD 678 will not receive further consideration and will 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 If selected for hire, 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 Representative Bulletin For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here. 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. The SOQ is requested to elicit information regarding each applicant's interest, knowledge and experience in relation to this position. The SOQ should be typed; not more than one page in length, not less than 12 point Arial font; margins not less than one inch; your first and last name at the top of the page, and must include a response to the questions below, including specific examples: • Our office is looking to hire a representative to provide exceptional customer service by phone. Please describe why you would make a great addition to our team. • What experience do you have working with customers? Resumes or cover letter DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ shall not receive further consideration and shall be exuded from the hiring process. Response to both statements and following formatting instructions is required for further consideration and shall be exuded from the hiring process otherwise.
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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.

Under supervision, the Disability Insurance (DI) Services Representative will determine claimant eligibility for State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program benefits including Disability Insurance, Paid Family Leave, and Nonindustrial Disability; will conduct fact-finding interviews, respond to inquiries, and perform claim processing activities in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies; will provide prompt, accurate and courteous customer service; may develop and provide training that emphasizes the consistent application of law, regulation, policy and procedures, appropriate medical duration control techniques, program integrity practices and processes, will record and maintain overpayment (OP) documents in accordance with current over-payment policies and procedures, process OPs, conduct follow up collection actions for both claimant and third party overpayments with appropriate documentation. May act as an expert witness before the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board.

Must comply with office security requirements. Travel and/or overtime may be required.

EXPECTATION – MISSION, VISION, GOALS

The incumbent contributes toward the growth of the DI Branch into a customer-focused service organization by following and applying SDI Branch cultural principles. The incumbent is required to have knowledge of the principles of the SDI Branch programs. Protect program integrity by identifying and reporting any suspected fraudulent claims and/or activities.

This position includes working in a call center environment and requires employers to provide customer service by handling inbound and outbound telephone calls related to disability claims and services.

This position allows for a hybrid telework schedule, which is subject to change under EDD’s telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California in order to telework. Employees may be required to report to their headquarters office as needed for operational needs, required scheduled in office days associated with the hybrid schedule, and other activities including but not limited to new employee training.

Position located at 10100 Trinity Parkway, Suites 105,115, 210,& 425, Stockton, CA 95219.

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.

    Special Requirements

    Application (STD 678) is required. Resumes and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the Employment Application STD 678. Submissions received without a completed STD 678 will not receive further consideration and will 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

    If selected for hire, 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 Representative Bulletin

    For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here.

    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.

    The SOQ is requested to elicit information regarding each applicant's interest, knowledge and experience in relation to this position. The SOQ should be typed; not more than one page in length, not less than 12 point Arial font; margins not less than one inch; your first and last name at the top of the page, and must include a response to the questions below, including specific examples:

    • Our office is looking to hire a representative to provide exceptional customer service by phone. Please describe why you would make a great addition to our team.
    • What experience do you have working with customers?
    Resumes or cover letter DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ shall not receive further consideration and shall be exuded from the hiring process. Response to both statements and following formatting instructions is required for further consideration and shall be exuded from the hiring process otherwise.

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    Applications close in 5 days, on November 9, 2026.

    Posting history

    This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 27, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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