Job Posting: Vice President of Special Investigations (Pending CalHR Approval)

State Compensation Insurance Fund

JC-148429
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Vice President of Special Investigations (Pending CalHR Approval)
C. E. A.

$7,190.00 - $11,924.00

Final Filing Date: 3/29/2019

Job Description and Duties

Are you an experienced and solution-oriented leader who thrives on inspiring others to do the right thing? Are you inspired by the guiding principle of the North Star? Are you looking for a new career with EXCELLENT benefits package? If so, come join State Fund!

State Fund is looking for a VP of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) to oversee the management team and staff in designing fraud prevention strategies, and conducting investigations in fraud-fighting efforts statewide. The VP of SIU, will be responsible for providing leadership and direction in the evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of State Fund's performance in fighting fraud, while creating an environment where staff are able to develop skills and meet performance objectives.

Additionally, the VP of SIU will be responsible for:

  • Developing the goals and policy of the program with oversight
  • Ensuring State Fund complies with California insurance anti-fraud statutes and regulations
  • Developing and implementing a top down approach to monitoring total fraud exposure
  • Building and implementing an Outreach policy and program to educate Californians
  • Ensuring compliance throughcontinuous monitoring of training efforts, protocols and activities
  • Liaising with outside agencies to foster strong working relationships with law enforcement and other regulatory or industry agencies in support of anti-fraud efforts
  • Representing State Fund at various anti-fraud conferences, seminars and training and participate as host, speaker or presenter as needed
  • Creating and maintaining Program Metrics for evaluation and reporting to various stakeholders
  • Championing all anti-fraud efforts at State Fund and create initiatives to support anti-fraud identification and prevention activities across the organization


SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

LOCATION: This examination will be used to fill one position in any of the following State Fund locations: Riverside, Santa Ana, Monterey Park, Sacramento, Vacaville, and Pleasanton. 

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

    Minimum Requirements

    You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

      Additional Documents

      Position Details

      Job Code #:
      JC-148429
      Position #(s):
      402-460-7500-XXX
      Working Title:
      Vice President of Special Investigations (Pending CalHR Approval)
      Classification:
      C. E. A.
      $7,190.00 - $11,924.00 A
      # of Positions:
      1
      Work Location:
      Sacramento County
      Job Type:
      Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

      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

      A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ), RESUME, AND COMPLETED STANDARD STATE APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXAMINATION.
       

      The SOQ is narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications and the experience, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate listed on this bulletin and qualify them for the position. Please see additional information about the SOQ in the "Required Application Package Documents" section of this posting.

      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: 3/29/2019

      Who May Apply

      Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

      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: Pahoua Vang
      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:

      Pahoua Vang
      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 -
        The Statement of Qualifiactions (SOQ) is narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications and the experience, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate listed on this bulletin and qualify them for the position. Please review the “Job Description and Duties” and “Desirable Qualifications” sections of this bulletin before writing your SOQ. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than three pages in length or less than 12 point Arial font. Resumes and/or Cover Letters do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.
      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.

      Examination Qualification Requirements

      All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

      Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

      General Qualifications

      State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

      Knowledge and Abilities

      Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

      • Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
      • Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

      These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

      CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

      CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

      CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

      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:
      • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners and business areas
      • Excellent presentation skills
      • Proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to inspire and engage a team
      • Experienced in developing and monitoring program goals and policy development
      • Ability to develop and implement fraud prevention strategies
      • Familiarity with outreach activities and initiatives as it relates to fraud prevention and identification
      • Exceptional interpersonal skills
      • Experienced in metrics and reporting to monitor Program performance
      • Effective verbal and written communication skills
      • Experience in ensuring and maintaining policy and regulatory compliance
      • Knowledge of best practices in investigative research processes and fraud detection techniques

      Examination Information

      The examination process will consist of an evaluation of your Standard State Application (Form 678), resume, and Statement of Qualifications. The Statement of Qualifications will be used to evaluate your experience and education as it relates to the desirable qualifications, position responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and may also serve as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. Therefore, it is to your advantage to invest the time and effort to completely describe your experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and abilities, as the statement of qualifications will be the basis for your final score and rank on the eligible list. (Hiring interviews may be conducted with only the most qualified candidates if it is determined necessary in order to make a selection.) 

      If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

      A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

      The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

      Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

      The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

      Special Testing Arrangements

      If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

      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

      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:
      Pahoua Vang
      (916) 924-6816
      PVang@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 conducted.

      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.