Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster II

Date Posted: 12/5/2025 Salary Range: Monthly: $7,379.78 - $8,970.17 Advertise: Continuous Salary: Hourly: $42.58 - $51.75 Biweekly: $3,406.05 - $4,140.08 Monthly: $7,379.78 - $8,970.17 Annually: $88,557.36 - $107,642.04 Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Location: Martinez, California Department: Risk Management Job Title: Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster II Contra Costa County is seeking two (2) Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster II to join our Risk Management team. The County Workers' Compensation Program is unique as it is not only self-insured, but also self-administers the claims and provision of benefits to industrially injured employees of the County. Where other public agencies rely on third-party administrators to administer their claims, the County believes our self-administered approach is one that prioritizes the quality of service to our internal departments and their injured employees. The Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster II may report to the Senior Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster or the Workers' Compensation Claims Supervisor. We are looking for someone who is: An effective communicator who possesses strong verbal, written, and listening skills • Productive under pressure, while maintaining deadlines and administering timely Workers' Compensation benefits Capable of maintaining working relationships with multiple parties including claimants, employer contacts, medical providers, and legal counsel • Able to apply technical knowledge and accurately make mathematical calculations Able to interpret and use Workers' Compensation rules and regulations Investigating compensability of on-the-job injury claims filed by County employees • Administering timely Workers' Compensation benefits to include provision of medical treatment, as well as, temporary disability benefits, permanent disability benefits, and Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits Working closely with legal counsel for case development and claim resolution Working on negotiation and settlement of claims by Stipulations and Compromise and Release Reviewing and documenting diaries, reserves, and pertinent claim materials in a timely manner Maintaining timely reporting with the excess insurance carrier, when appropriate You will be part of a dynamic team We offer a hybrid remote work schedule You will have access to a generous benefits package including retirement, health plan options and other benefits listed here: Employee Benefits | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website You will work in a fast-paced environment You will be expected to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines You may interact with clients that are upset and/or confused The eligible list for this recruitment may remain active for 6 months. Requirements: License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be accepted during the application process. Certification: The incumbent must be a current "certified claims adjuster" in the state of California pursuant to Title 10 of CCR2592, or possess the self-insurance certificate issued by the State of California. Education: Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university which included at least six semester or nine quarter units in business or public administration, insurance, physical science, finance or a closely related field. Experience: Three (3) years of full-time or its equivalent performing as a Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster I or in an equivalent classification as a professional claims adjuster with an insurance carrier or third party claims administrator whose primary responsibility was the adjustment of workers' compensation indemnity claims. Substitution for Education: Additional experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prismrisk