Workers' Compliance Auditor

Overview

Job Description and Duties – Under the general direction of a Supervising Workers' Compensation Compliance Officer within the DWC Audit and Enforcement Unit of the Division of Workers' Compensation, the Workers' Compensation Compliance Officer performs workers' compensation claim file audits on insurance companies, self-insured employers, and third-party administrators to ensure that they have met their obligations under the Labor Code and the California Code of Regulations.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3. To be considered for this Workers' Compensation Compliance Officer job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please access the exam bulletin.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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• Perform workers' compensation claim file audits on insurance companies, self-insured employers, and third-party administrators.
• Ensure compliance with the Labor Code and the California Code of Regulations.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff at all levels, both within and outside of the department.
• Ability to independently make decisions and perform actions with broad implications on DWC Audit Unit processes.
• Ability to lead and facilitate work groups to accomplish goals.
• Proficiency in using Internet, email, desktop applications, and presentation software to complete assignments.
• Knowledge of applying the California Code of Regulations and the Labor Code to claim file audits; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

This is a field position. Duties may be performed remotely and on-site at audit locations. Travel by air and vehicle with some overnight travel required. The employee works in the Audit Unit of the Division of Workers' Compensation. Home office consists of a laptop, printer, and standard office equipment. Attendance at meetings in designated conference rooms and willingness to travel for off-site meetings.

Location:

DWC Audit Unit, 160 Promenade Circle Suite 340, Sacramento, CA 95834.

The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff at all levels within and outside of the department to oversee and complete claim file audits. The incumbent must exercise the ability to independently make decisions and perform actions with broad implications on DWC Audit Unit processes. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to lead and facilitate work groups to accomplish goals.

The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to use Internet, email, desktop applications, and presentation software to complete assignments. The incumbent must apply the California Code of Regulations and the Labor Code to claim file audits and use analytical and problem-solving skills.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Final Filing Date: 2/9/2026. For eligibility, refer to the job posting and exam bulletin.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; other applicants may be considered if 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.

Minimum Qualifications must be met as stated in the Classification Specification.

Complete Application Packages (including STD 678 or electronic State Employment Application) and required documents must be submitted to apply for this job posting. Applications may be submitted electronically through Cal Career. If submitting hard copy, include a completed Application Package listing. Alternate submission methods are…