Return to Work Coordinator

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II serves as a Return to Work Coordinator (RTWC) in the Medical Management Unit (MMU) and the backup for the Health and Wellness (H&W) Coordinator for the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The incumbent interprets and advises management on laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and MOU provisions relating to workers' compensation and reasonable accommodation; provides consultation to staff; serves as a liaison between the Department, employees, State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) adjusters, doctors, and attorneys; facilitates complex litigated workers' compensation and reasonable accommodation cases; assists in the development and delivery of training related to workers' compensation and reasonable accommodation requests; compiles and analyzes accident and injury statistics; reviews settlement stipulations with Office of the Director Legal Unit; provides settlement recommendations to the Office of the Director Legal Unit (ODL), and SCIF.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this Analyst ll job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is located at: 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

We are located in the the renovated New Labor Agency Building in Downtown Sacramento at 1416 9th Street. We are also close to the Capitol, Downtown Plaza (DOCO), many restaurants, and gyms.

The incumbent works in a cubicle environment in an office setting with artificial light and temperature control. The incumbent is required to work extensively on the computer as necessary for email communication, research, and other purposes. Being in a stationary position for long periods of time. Some occasional travel is required to visit various DIR offices.

Special Requirements

Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ.

Instructions: The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, with 1" margins, titled

"Statement of Qualification", typed written in 12-point Arial font and must provide detailed, concise, and complete information. The questions should be listed in numerical format with the answers following:

1) Describe your experience and/or education with Workers' Compensation, Reasonable Accommodation and Return to Work, and how this experience has prepared or qualified you for this role.

2) Describe your experience and or education with interpreting laws, polices, procedures or regulations.

Benefits

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

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

Public transit (mass transit) passes.

• 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

• 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

Vanpool drivers and riders.

• 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: DIR Applicant Survey

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 of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.