Employment Program Manager Iii

employment development department

jc-521437

alternate office manager
employment program manager iii

$7,873.00 - $9,861.00 per month
new to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

final filing date: 6/22/2026

job description and duties

this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and is subject to change as business needs arise.
the employment program manager iii (epm iii) will serve as a section manager/alternate manager of the unemployment insurance center inglewood providing leadership, coaching and managing the epm is and the administrative personnel as assigned. The epm iii will model the mission, vision, and values of the department and of the branch in interactions with internal and external customers.
the position requires the selected candidate to be knowledgeable in the unemployment insurance (ui) program and ui system in order to plan, coordinate, direct, supervise and evaluate the activities of multiple units that handle determination, claims filing and information services to ui customers and employers. The epm iii is also responsible to and manage the other functions/production of the ui center including appeals, adjustments, over payments, payment authorization, clerical works and quality control.

More details of the epm iii may be found in the duty statement as attached.
travel may be required. Position exist in los angeles county.

working conditions

visa sponsorship
this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the us without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
office and cubicle environment and occasional and overnight travel may be required.

position details

job code #:

jc-521437

position #(s):

-001

working title:

alternate office manager

classification:

employment program manager iii

$7,873.00 - $9,861.00

new to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of positions:

1

work location:

los angeles county

telework:

hybrid

job type:

permanent, full time

work shift:

8:00am – 5:00pm

work week:

monday – friday

department information

the employment development department (edd) is one of the largest state departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the edd has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the golden state. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks.

Working at edd presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with edd.

department website:

special requirements

must have current list or transfer eligibility. Submit a state application (std 678) and a statement of qualifications no longer than one page describing your skills, knowledge, experience and training that help you to be successful in this managerial position.
a cover letter or resume is not an acceptable substitute for a statement of qualifications.
it is strongly encouraged to apply through your calcareer account at

examination/assessment

to apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

the employment program manager iii is a departmental promotional exam for edd employees only. The next administration of the employment program manager iii exam is tentatively scheduled for 01/2027.

who may apply

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 (please attach your letter, if available). Sroa and surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no sroa or surplus candidates apply.

Individuals who are eligible…