Return to Work Coordinator
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Will consider Analyst I.
Under the general direction of the Branch Chief, a Supervisor I, in the Division of Safety and Management Services (DSMS), the incumbent serves as an analyst providing administrative, training and analytical support for the Workers' Compensation and Return-to-Work Program.
Specifically, the incumbent will handle a case load of Caltrans employees with workers' compensation claims by:
- Consulting with employees, supervisors, and managers regarding medical issues, reasonable accommodation, return to work, and other related concerns;
- Coordinating with various stakeholders regarding assigned cases;
- Reviewing and interpreting medical reports to determine the most appropriate course of action;
- Maintaining accurate and complete case documentation using electronic files housed in a shared network drive, spreadsheets, and database;
- Evaluating, authorizing, and/or recommending claim settlement solutions;
- Facilitating resolution of employment status for employees unable to return to work in their usual occupation.
The incumbent is expected to utilize good organization/time management techniques to appropriately prioritize and complete work in a timely and accurate manner, display a positive attitude, and cultivate a team environment to help accomplish the Division's Missions and Goals.
Eligibility and Application
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Analyst II exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click CalCareers and search by typing in the classification title.
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Additional information about the job is available in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
The Statement of Qualifications (SQQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SQQ as instructed may result in the SQQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SQQ must be typed, no more than one page in length, and 12‑point Arial font.
- How has your education and experience prepared you for the duties of this position?
- Share an example of how you would, or have, communicated highly technical information to individuals without the technical knowledge.
