Bureau Chief

Job Description and Duties

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced Remote-Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Bureau Chief to join the Rate Regulation Branch.

If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!

Under direction of the Rate Regulation Branch Division Chief, the Supervising Insurance Rate Analyst plans, assigns, and directs staff in the review and evaluation of data upon which insurance rates are based. Major responsibilities also include the analysis of rates, rating plans and rating systems of various rating organizations and insurers, supervision of staff, participation in negotiations and hearings on rates, acting as a technical consultant to the Insurance Commissioner at such negotiations and hearings, and meeting and corresponding with insurers and insurer representatives.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website ()

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Working Conditions

• The in cumbent must be able to work in a high-rise building.

• Occasional travel may be required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.). Travel may include overnight stay.

• The incumbent may telework in accordance with CDI's Telework Policy. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.

Special Requirements

Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.

• Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.
• Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees
• Statement of Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to analyze rating plans and rating systems;
• Ability to provide direction and leadership to a group of insurance rate analysts;
• Ability to communicate effectively and analyze administrative and technical problems;
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff;
• Knowledge of advanced principles of insurance, complex risk analysis, rating plans, rating systems and classification, and insurance law;
• Knowledge of principles of insurance of risk analysis, rating plans, ratemaking, rating systems, and classification; and insurance company practices and policies in regard to ratemaking, income and expense accounting, underwriting, rating, policy maintenance, and recordkeeping;
• Willingness to pursue professional enhancement activities by acquiring and maintaining an advanced working knowledge of insurance products, laws, practices, and procedures through independent study and continuing education courses.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours

• Remote work options

• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance

• Employee Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• On the Job Training

• Career Services Program

• Recognition Program

• Paid Holidays and leave

• Defined benefit retirement program

• Savings Plus Program (401 (k), 457)

• Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Examination Information

Step 1 - If you have not taken the Supervising Insurance Rate Analyst, CDI examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.

Supervising Insurance Rate Analyst, CDI : Supervising Insurance Rate Analyst, CDI Exam Bulletin

Step 2 - Submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now" button found at the top of this bulletin.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting.