Job Posting: Senior Insurance Examiner (Specialist)

Department of Insurance

JC-428400
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Senior Insurance Examiner (Specialist)
SENIOR INSURANCE EXAMINER (SPECIALIST)

$6,858.00 - $10,875.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/7/2024

Job Description and Duties

Hybrid Telework
Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.

Under general direction of Senior Insurance Examiner (Supervisor) or Supervising Insurance Examiner, the Senior Insurance Examiner (Specialist), analyzes and conducts risk-focused surveillance of the most complex licensed entities to ensure their solvency and reviews pplications 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). Provides reports and maintains databases to support FAD's financial analysis, to meet the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Accreditation requirements, and to support all aspects of FAD's operations.


Occasional travel may be required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.). Travel may include overnight stay and overtime may be required.



EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Step 1 - If you have not taken the Senior Insurance Examiner Specialist) examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions. 

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Step 2 - submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now"  button found at the top of this bulletin.


This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.



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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

  • Works in a high-rise building, in a cubicle setting and open space environment.

 

  • Must be in a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

 

  • Hybrid Telework: Qualified for telecommuting as per CDI's Telework policy. Pursuant to Government Code. Require to report to office location on designated days.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-428400
Position #(s):
413-364-4410-002
Working Title:
Senior Insurance Examiner (Specialist)
Classification:
SENIOR INSURANCE EXAMINER (SPECIALIST)
$6,858.00 - $9,014.00 A
$7,534.00 - $9,900.00 B
$7,534.00 - $9,900.00 C
$8,273.00 - $10,875.00 D
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Insurance is looking for a highly motivated team player to join the

FINANCIAL SURVEILLANCE BRANCH

Financial Analysis Division
Financial Analysis Branch

Location: Los Angeles


If you want to be part of a fast-paced collaborative team,
in a HYBRID environment, we want to hear from you!

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

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.

    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: 5/7/2024

    Who May Apply

    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, 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:

    Department of Insurance
    Attn: Classifications & Consultation
    Human Resources Management Division
    300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
    Sacramento, CA 95814

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

    You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

    Department of Insurance
    Classifications & Consultation
    Human Resources Management Division
    300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
    • Statement of Qualifications -

      All interested applicants are required to submit a completed Statement of Qualification (SOQ) with the application. See instructions below in the "Statement of Qualifications" section below.

    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.

    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:
    1. Have extensive experience in conducting risk-focused surveillance and strong analytical skills to accurately evaluate the financial conditions of complex licensed entities and adopt effective courses of action.
    2. Have extensive experience in maintaining database, creating and preparing clear, complete and concise reports and analyze the financial data in these reports.
    3. Experience in the use of computer application programs such as Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), TeamMate and other database management applications/systems.
    4. Ability to work on special assignments from management that require a high degree of self-direction and independent decision-making
    1. Possess general knowledge of the California Insurance Code, the Department's Bulletins, Title 10 of the California Code of Regulations and Statutory Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual.
    1. Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks efficiently, accurately, and timely.


    1. Have good communication (written and verbal) and collaborative/teamwork skills.
    1. Designation as a Certified Financial Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Charter Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Reinsurance (Are), Associate in Reinsurance Administration (ARA), Follow Life Management Institute (FLMI) is preferred.

    Benefits

    CDI offers many benefits including the following:

    • Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Employee Wellness Program
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • On the Job Training
    • Paid Holidays and leave
    • Defined benefit retirement program
    • Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
    • Commute Program
    • Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

    Click here to view all the benefits available to you as a state employee!

    Contact Information

    The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

    Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
    Human Resources Contact:
    Classification & Consultation Unit
    (916) 492-3300
    cdijobinquiries@insurance.ca.gov

    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:
    EEO Officer
    (916) 492-3024
    Shannon.Flynn@insurance.ca.gov
    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.

    Statement of Qualifications

    All interested candidates must submit a completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in order to be considered for the position.

     


    The SOQ is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. Each applicant must provide detailed information and examples demonstrating how their education, training, experience and skills align with the listed qualifications, following the numerical order. 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

    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.

    Application Methods:
    Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
    By Mail
    Drop-off
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