Workers Compensation, Return to Work, Health Benefits and Disability Coordinator

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the city of Sacramento .

This is a continuance of a previously posted advertisement. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Under the direction of the Health Management Unit (HMU) Supervisor I, the Analyst II serves as the Department’s lead consultant for the Workers Compensation/Return-to-Work, Health Benefits, Disability and Fitness for Duty Consultant. The Analyst II performs a variety of analytical and technical responsibilities of routine and complex difficulty at the journey level pertaining to the workers compensation/return-to-work programs, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Paid Family Leave (PLF), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), State Disability Insurance (SDI), Non-Industrial Disability Insurance (NDI) and NDI-Family Care Leave (NDI-FCL) programs; and health benefits- Health, Dental, Premier Vision programs. The incumbent performs more complex and routine responsibilities utilizing good judgement, fair and consistent practices, analyzing and applying state and federal laws and Department and control agency rules and regulations. The Analyst II conducts research, reviews and processes requests, makes recommendations, and prepares written correspondence engaging with internal and external customers regarding the workers compensation/return-to work, health benefits, disability, fitness for duty and other HMU programs. The Analyst is responsible for serving as the subject matter expert, training internal and external customers regarding processes and procedures pertaining to Workers Compensation/Return-to-Work, Health Benefits, disability, and fitness for duty.

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent must live and work in California. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

Multiple vacancies may exist.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The majority of the work week will take place in the following locations: a DOR open office setting in a cubicle environment and/or at an approved alternate work location. The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while utilizing a personal computer with Microsoft office Suite software applications in the Windows environment, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without reasonable accommodations. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with colleagues, the public, and other stakeholders.

Special Requirements

If mailing in an application, include JC#510465 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Employment Application (STD.678):

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.

Upon hire, applicant may be required to provide copies of transcripts or diploma.

Statement of Qualification Instructions:

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Applicants must number and include the full text of the SOQ items in their response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. SOQs should be limited to a maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

1. Based on your understanding of the duty statement, describe in detail your experience, educational background, and qualifications as it relates to the duties for this position, with emphasis on experience related to personnel and workers’ compensation, which you believe makes you the most qualified for this position.

2. Describe in detail your experience that demonstrates knowledge of CalHR as well as its major partners, including the State Personnel Board (SPB), CalPERS, Employment Development Department (EDD), State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF), and State Controller’s Office (SCO), including experience representing the organization to these entities as well as partnering with other departments.

3. Describe in detail your experience, educational background, and qualifications as it relates to Workers’ Compensation, Reasonable Accommodations, (Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)/California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Leave of Absences, Options Letter, and Fitness for Duty.

4. Describe your experience writing resource and policy documents and applying practices, procedures and policies to support your work and the work of others.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

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:

This position requires the incumbent to have strong written and oral communication skills, to be an attentive listener; exercise sound judgment; engage in problem solving and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to interpret and provide recommendations to state and federal laws, regulations, rules. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all peers, leadership, internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

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

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 - Please see Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.