SENIOR INSURANCE EXAMINER (SPECIALIST)

Job Description and Duties Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced Remote-Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking an Senior Insurance Examiner (Specialist) with a high degree of professional skills to join the Financial Surveillance Branch. If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you! Under general direction of Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor) or Supervising Insurance Examiner, the Senior Insurance Examiner (Specialist) (SIE), analyzes and conducts riskfocused surveillance of the most complex licensed entities to ensure their solvency and reviews applications requiring the Commissioner's approval to ascertain their financial stability and compliance with the California Insurance Code, California Code of Regulations, Department's rules and the standard operating procedures of Financial Analysis Division (FAD). This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website (www.calhr.ca.gov). New to state service? Learn how to apply here. Please, take two minutes to check us out. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview. • Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below. • Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees • Statement of Qualifications Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Proven commitment to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences. • Possess general knowledge of California Insurance Code, the Department's Bulletins, Title 10 of the California Code of Regulations and Statutory Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual. • Have extensive experience in conducting risk-focused surveillance and strong analytical skills to accurately evaluate the financial condition of highly complex licensed entities and adopt effective courses of action. • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks efficiently, accurately, and timely. • Have good communication (written and verbal) and collaborative/teamwork skills. • Experience in the use of computer application programs such as Microsoft Office and TeamMate. • Designation as Certified Financial Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Charter Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) or Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI) is preferred. Statement of Qualifications The SOQ is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities meet the qualifications for this position. The qualifications outlined in this bulletin are crucial for assessing and screening applications and SOQ. Therefore, each applicant must provide detailed information and examples demonstrating how their education, training, experience, and skills align with the listed qualifications. The SOQ must indicate your total years of experience (and civil service classification, if applicable) performing each qualification. INSTRUCTIONS: • Your response must be typed • Font must be Arial 12-point • Single-sided, single-spaced. 1" margin not to exceed three pages.