Principal Workers' Compensation Adjuster

Job Description:

Principal Workers' Compensation Adjuster

Description

The Job

Earn up to $103,563.20 Annually!

Salary negotiable commensurate with qualifications

The Risk Management Department is recruiting for a Principal Workers' Compensation Adjuster to assign and review the work of lower-level Adjusters and perform audits for quality assurance and staff development. Duties include receiving and reviewing workers' compensation claims and reports and determining if occupational illness or injury is compensable; developing documentation for claim reports by requesting substantiating reports from physicians, supervisors, and witnesses; and explaining to injured workers their benefits and legal rights under Workers' Compensation Laws.

For more detailed information, refer to the Principal Workers' Compensation Adjuster job description.

Applications are also being accepted for Workers' Compensation Adjuster which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to apply as appropriate.

This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers alucrative compensation and benefits package!
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

• Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary
• Employee Benefits
  
• County Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
  
• The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential for qualifying classifications.
  

A hybrid telework schedule may be offered upon satisfactory work performance. Some departments may also offer a 9/80 schedule, where incumbents enjoy a nine-day biweekly schedule.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Certificate: A valid California Self Insurance Administrator Certificate is required at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment,applicants must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history, and physical exam/drug test.

Travel: Travel throughout the county may be required to carry out essential job-related functions of this position. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Mileage reimbursement may be available.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following minimum requirements:
Certificate:

A valid California Self Insurance Administrator Certificate is required at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. -AND- Experience: Six (6) years of full-time experience adjusting workers' compensation claims, including three (3) years adjusting complex litigated claims, such as continuous trauma, AOE/COE, stress disability claims, and the provision of LC4850 and SJDB.

• Substitution Option: Completed college coursework in finance or accounting, medical or paralegal studies may be substituted for experience at a rate of twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) units for six (6) months of experience up to a maximum of twelve (12) months. Education may not substitute for the required three (3) years of complex, litigated claims adjusting experience. If substituting coursework for experience, transcripts must be attached to your application.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• More than six (6) years of Workers' Compensation claims management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint to facilitate informational seminars or in-service training presentations
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team and motivate a positive work environment
• Proven analytical and interpretive skills to identify trends and problems to make appropriate recommendations
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with the ability to influence outcomes of claim settlements

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the department. Do not refer to a resume; it will not be reviewed.

Application Procedure :
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00pm, Friday, December 19, 2025.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

If you require technical assistance, please follow the link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

Review important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process for more information

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 12/19/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$75,296.00 - $103,563.20 Annually