Loss Control Specialist

The Workplace Safety Team has an opening for a Loss Control Specialist in Sacramento, Vacaville, Pleasanton, Stockton, or Fresno.

Is Workplace Safety important to you? Does helping others while providing quality customer service appeal to you? Are you excited by the opportunity to join a collaborative team whose members endeavor to make the workplace safe for everyone? If your answer is yes to these questions, don't let this opportunity slip by!

Risk Management oversees a variety of functions including Workplace Safety, Return to Work, Business Continuity, Enterprise Risk Management, and Enterprise Insurance. The Workplace Safety Team spearheads the organization's workplace safety efforts that include the Injury & Illness Prevention Plan, the Ergonomic Program, and Safety Committees.

This position is responsible for a wide variety of consultative and analytical assignments including: supporting the development and implementation of the Ergonomics Program; and ensuring compliance with state and federal workplace health and safety regulations.

This posting is for the Senior Workers' Compensation Insurance Representative (Sr.WCIR) classification - under fill in the Workers' Compensation Insurance Representative (WCIR) classification may also be considered.

Job Description and Duties

- Provide safety and health services to programs/accounts with operations that present risk conditions of high complexity and difficulty
- Contact assigned programs/accounts on a yearly basis to evaluate the safety needs of high-level risks
- Conduct site visits to each location; evaluate workplace hazards and the safety and health competence of assigned location
- Manage Injury and Illness Prevention Program compliance at each location providing subsequent consultative visits to ensure recommendations are implemented
- Conduct ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations
- Conduct comprehensive accident/incident Investigations to determine root cause
- Serve as a technical resource and serve as the liaison for enterprise loss prevention activities
- Develop, implement, and monitor safety training for stakeholders
- Develop and maintain professional competencies by adhering to training and remaining current in the areas of:
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Risk Management principles
- Document all Loss Control services provided and other appropriate information with factual and objective information in a timely manner, according to Risk Management Procedures

The ideal candidate is expected to:

• Demonstrate excellent professional communications skills (written and verbal)
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Seek solutions and provide results that meet overall program goals and objectives.
• Successfully manage competing demands and succeed in a time-sensitive, moderately fast-paced environment.
• Successfully work independently with minimal supervision.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Have experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access

Desired knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to conduct trainings in front of management and staff.
• Working knowledge of Risk Management and Workplace Safety.
• Understanding of completed staff work.

Travel may be required for training and work assignments.

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 Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Telework may be available and is subject to change based on State Fund guidelines and business needs.

The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE
• WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-447754

Position #(s):
402-123-9328-XXX

Working Title:
Loss Control Specialist

Classification:
SENIOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE $6,452.00 - $8,082.00

Shall Consider:
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE
$4,340.00 - $4,930.00 A
$4,476.00 - $5,602.00 B
$5,918.00 - $7,406.00 C

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
United States

Telework:
Telework

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Talent Acquisition/Staffing

Department Information State Fund is California's largest provider of workers' compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits. Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance.

Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com

Special Requirements

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and statement of qualifications via CalCareers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, have LEAP eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may be considered.

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: 9/11/2024
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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
Attn: JC-447754 MC
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
JC-447754 MC
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 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  In addition to your application, you must also submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Your SOQ must be no longer than two pages, single spaced, 12-point font and address the following:
  • After reviewing the posting and the duty statement, explain why this position interests you and how and why your experience and skills make you the ideal candidate.

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

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Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com
Human Resources Contact:
Melissa Chaffins
(916) 924-5121
MAChaffins@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.

Acknowledgement

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:

California State benefits

Duty statement/Job Description

Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised

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.