Program Specialist III, CEO Workers' Compensation

When to Submit Your Application:The application filing period will begin on Wednesday October 15 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists in resolving complaints/problems related to Workers Compensation
• Assists in developing new or updating current Workers Compensation programs policies and procedures
• Monitors the Los Angeles County Self - Insured Workers Compensation program
• Prepares various complex documents (e.g. detailed settlement authorizations fiscal reconciliations reports policies and procedures instructional materials charts graphs tables retro temporary disability forms) related to Workers Compensation with investigative factual and analytical data
• Assists in conducting or conducts formal training sessions/oral presentations related to the Los Angeles County Self - Insured Workers Compensation program
• Stays current on knowledge related to the Workers Compensation program

Requirements to Qualify

Three (3) years of journey-level experience within the last five (5) years administering or adjusting California workers compensation indemnity claims -AND-possession of a valid California Self Insurance Certification of Achievement obtained by passing the California State Self Insurance Plans exam.

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements we will email you a notification inviting you to participate in the following assessments:

Our Assessment Process: This examination will consist of THREE (3) parts:

Part I:A Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted at 50%assessing:

• Verbal Ability
• Deductive Reasoning
• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Responsibility
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Willingness to Learn
• Maintaining Good Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Generating New Ideas
• Using Time Efficiently
• Adapting to Change

• Professional Technical Knowledge
• Political & Organizational Navigation
• Customer Service
• Data Analysis and Problem Solving

• English Structure and Content
• Written Expression
• Prioritizing Information

Candidates who meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted test part will be placed on the eligible register.

Exam Review
Some exam components are not subject to review by candidates. Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

• If you have taken identical components recently for other exams your responses may be automatically transferred to this exam.

• This examination contains test components that may be used on future exams and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test Preparation
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help with preparing for the test we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Various information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is Employment Test Assistance.
• Online practice tests are available at and Vacancy Information
  Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on an eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this register to fill vacancies within the Chief Executive Offices Workers Compensation section as they occur. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
  
  How to Apply
  We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

  Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.

  We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

  We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails it is possible to view notices by logging into and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail:

  
  New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

  Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying.

  For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

  All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends login information may erase a candidates original application record.

  
  

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  Testing Accommodation
  If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

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  Exam Number:M08177-R
  
  
  
  

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Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

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