Disability Management Administrator

Placer County, California is seeking an experienced professional for the position of Disability Management Administrator.

The recruitment will be open until filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. To be considered for the first round of interviews, please submit your application materials no later than 5:00pm on Monday, November 28, 2022. 

The Disability Management Administrator is a senior-level management position that provides program planning, administration, and oversight to the leaves of absence, disability management, and retirement unit within the Human Resource Department. The incumbent will serve as the ADA/Leave Coordinator and will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as a resource and provide technical direction, advice, and support to employees, County managers, and assigned staff in the areas of leaves of absence, disability management, and retirement related laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, and processes.
• Oversee, coordinate, and participate in leaves of absence, disability management, and retirement activities.
• Develop, implement, and administer policies related to leaves of absence and/or disability management to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Oversee retirement related benefits, respond to questions from members and retirees, and manage the processing of service retirement and disability retirement applications and service credit purchases.
• Evaluate operations and activities related to leaves of absence, disability management, and retirement; and prepare various reports on status of assigned projects, operations, and activities.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned management, technical, and clerical staff; participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; and conduct performance evaluations.

In addition to the required two years of responsible professional human resources administration experience performing duties similar to a full journey-level Human Resources Analyst II with Placer County, as well as the equivalency of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, human resources administration, behavioral science or a related field, the ideal candidate also will have strong leadership and management skills. Additionally, the ability to demonstrate results-oriented direct experience in the administration of 

leaves of absence and disability management activities; the ability to communicate sensitive and complex information while maintaining confidentiality; confidence to speak in public with proven ability to resolve conflict and mediate difficult situations; the ability to communicate effectively through oral and written mediums; and the ability to effectively advise and provide consultative services to employees, supervisors/ managers, department heads, elected officials, and/or union representatives are highly desirable.

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Appointment to this position will be contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and a background investigation, including a Livescan fingerprint clearance. Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant experience and expertise.

 Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.