Workers Compensation Adjuster Trainee

Job Description:

Workers Compensation Adjuster Trainee

Description

The Job

Eligible for Promotion Upon Successful Completion of Trainee Period!*

The Department of Risk Management is recruiting for Workers' Compensation Adjuster Trainees who receive and review workers' compensation claims and reports and determine if occupational illness or injury is compensable; develop documentation for claim reports by reviewing and requesting substantiating reports from physicians, supervisors and witnesses; and explain to injured workers their benefits and legal rights under Workers' Compensation Laws. This is the trainee level of the series. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while receiving training and acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills required for promotion to the Workers' Compensation Adjuster journey-level position.

For more detailed information, refer to the Workers' Compensation Adjuster Trainee job description.
This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative 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 successful completion of the trainee period with satisfactory work performance. The department may also offer a 9/80 schedule, where incumbents enjoy a nine-day biweekly schedule.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Certificate: A valid California Self Insurance A dministrator Certificate must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire or be terminated.

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. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. Mileage reimbursement may be available. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

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

*Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Workers' Compensation Adjuster Trainee are eligible for promotion to Workers' Compensation Adjuster (journey-level) upon meeting the minimum qualifications for Workers' Compensation Adjuster and upon successful completion of the trainee period with receipt of a satisfactory work progress report. Incumbents must promote within twelve (12) months of hire or be terminated.

Job Title Salary Workers' Compensation Adjuster Trainee $53,643.20 - $72,009.60 Annually Workers' Compensation Adjuster $73,694.40 - $101,254.40 Annually

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience working as a workers' compensation claims assistant or medical only claims adjuster or comparable classification, which included primary responsibility for calculating workers' compensation benefits, scheduling medical appointments, preparing benefit notices, processing claims, authorizing payment for medical appointments and procedures, and other related duties.

Substitution: Successful completion of courses taken toward the Insurance Education Association certificate (or comparable coursework involving State of California workers' compensation laws) may be substituted at a rate of one (1) class for six (6) months of experience. Completed college coursework in finance or accounting, medical or paralegal studies, may be substituted at a rate of twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) units for six (6) months of experience. Classes/coursework may substitute for a maximum of six (6) months of the required experience.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure :
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Do not refer to a resume as 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, April 3, 2026 .

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 the County Employment Process for more important applicant 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: 4/3/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$53,643.20 - $72,009.60 Annually