Program Manager I

Program Manager I

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

30000293

Agency

Workers Compensation Commission

Division

Insurance & Medical Services Dept.

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

9/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Max Number of Applicants

50

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please Apply Online

Class Code:

AH45

Position Number:

60025128

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN11

Hiring Range - Min.

$67,728.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$81,000.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits

Job Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, responsible for the regulation and maintenance of self-insured employers, political subdivisions, and self-insured funds.
• Conducts analysis of all self-insured insurance applications, reporting monthly on each with special emphasis on financial feasibility at the Full Commission Business Meeting.
• Makes recommendations for program improvement and regulation amendments.
• Conducts self-insured fund analysis.
• Approves by-laws, trust agreements, indemnity agreements, reserves, and investments for self-insured funds.
• Conducts self-insured in-house and field audits.
• Adjusts each self-insurer's surety requirements as needed.
• Assures the payment of claims in the event of the bankruptcy of a self-insurer or former self-insurer using the surety they provided to the Commission.
• Collects and monitors timely payment of all self-insured taxes.
• Monitor and approve any changes to a self-insurers workers' compensation program, including dividend payments, surety changes, excess retention, and rate changes.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelors degree and relevant program experience.
• Critical thinking skills with knowledge of SC Workers' Compensation laws and regulations.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn the Workers' Compensation technology system.
• Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion.
• Willing to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

J.D. and current BAR member of Soth Carolina and/or Graduate level degree in Business, Economics, or similar

Additional Comments

The Workers' Compensation Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The Workers' Compensation Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Workers Compensation Commission Address 1333 Main Street

Suite 500

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-737-5700

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.