Careers In Government
Workers' Compensation Examiner
Careers In Government, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Workers' Compensation Examiner
Salary : $96,632.64 - $117,450.00 Annually USD
Position : Perform specialized claims service in the administration of the County’s self‑insured Workers' Compensation Program. Administer indemnity cases, attend conferences and hearings, and adjust cases from the inception of injury through litigation to closure.
Key Responsibilities
Administer indemnity workers' compensation cases; attend conferences and hearings; adjust cases from inception of injury through litigation to closure.
Read, interpret, and apply legislative provisions and administrative procedures in evaluating claims.
Analyze complex data, including medical reports, and make appropriate decisions.
Compute benefits accurately in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with injured employees, attorneys, physicians, and County management.
Use good judgment in recommending or approving settlements in litigated cases.
Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of workers' compensation laws, administrative regulations, and major court decisions.
Knowledge of medical and legal terminology relating to workers' compensation matters.
Knowledge of methods of evaluating workers' compensation claims and computing benefits.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply legislative provisions and administrative procedures.
Ability to analyze a variety of complex data and make appropriate decisions.
Ability to compute benefits accurately in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with injured employees and their families, attorneys, physicians, and County management.
Ability to use good judgment in recommending or approving settlements in litigated cases.
Ability to read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.
Minimum Qualifications
Either: Two years of full‑time paid experience as a Workers' Compensation Assistant in Sacramento County service.
Or: Two years of full‑time paid experience adjusting 150+ California workers' compensation indemnity files from inception of injury through litigation to closure.
General Qualifications
Background/Criminal History: County may access criminal history information and conduct a background check, including personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information, and driving history.
Driver's License: Must possess a valid California Class C or higher driver license at the time of appointment.
Certificates/Licenses: Incumbents must submit proof of designation as a Claims Adjuster or Experienced Claims Adjuster within 6 months of appointment.
Probationary Period: Six (6) months.
Application Information Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately via the online County of Sacramento employment application. All applicants must complete and submit the application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut‑off date (1/29/2026).
Contact: (916) 874‑5593 or email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net. All other offices and contact information that are unrelated to the position have been removed.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
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Position : Perform specialized claims service in the administration of the County’s self‑insured Workers' Compensation Program. Administer indemnity cases, attend conferences and hearings, and adjust cases from the inception of injury through litigation to closure.
Key Responsibilities
Administer indemnity workers' compensation cases; attend conferences and hearings; adjust cases from inception of injury through litigation to closure.
Read, interpret, and apply legislative provisions and administrative procedures in evaluating claims.
Analyze complex data, including medical reports, and make appropriate decisions.
Compute benefits accurately in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with injured employees, attorneys, physicians, and County management.
Use good judgment in recommending or approving settlements in litigated cases.
Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of workers' compensation laws, administrative regulations, and major court decisions.
Knowledge of medical and legal terminology relating to workers' compensation matters.
Knowledge of methods of evaluating workers' compensation claims and computing benefits.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply legislative provisions and administrative procedures.
Ability to analyze a variety of complex data and make appropriate decisions.
Ability to compute benefits accurately in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with injured employees and their families, attorneys, physicians, and County management.
Ability to use good judgment in recommending or approving settlements in litigated cases.
Ability to read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.
Minimum Qualifications
Either: Two years of full‑time paid experience as a Workers' Compensation Assistant in Sacramento County service.
Or: Two years of full‑time paid experience adjusting 150+ California workers' compensation indemnity files from inception of injury through litigation to closure.
General Qualifications
Background/Criminal History: County may access criminal history information and conduct a background check, including personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information, and driving history.
Driver's License: Must possess a valid California Class C or higher driver license at the time of appointment.
Certificates/Licenses: Incumbents must submit proof of designation as a Claims Adjuster or Experienced Claims Adjuster within 6 months of appointment.
Probationary Period: Six (6) months.
Application Information Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately via the online County of Sacramento employment application. All applicants must complete and submit the application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut‑off date (1/29/2026).
Contact: (916) 874‑5593 or email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net. All other offices and contact information that are unrelated to the position have been removed.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
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