Return to Work Analyst - Central Office (Analyst II)

Job Description and Duties This position is limited term and has the potential to be extended up to 24 months and may become permanent. We are excited to announce that effective January 1, 2026 the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) has been renamed the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA). Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule while being based near historic Folsom—close to restaurants, shops, scenic walking trails, and with free parking! This position is not located inside a prison. Please note: In-person attendance is required based on operational needs and in accordance with Executive Order N-22-25, the Statewide Hybrid Telework Policy, Government Code section 14200.Candidates must reside in California at the time of appointment; proof of residency may be required. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism, improving prison safety, and enhancing public safety by providing meaningful work and training opportunities to incarcerated individuals. As a full-time state employee, you’ll receive: • At least 156 hours of paid leave in your first year • 11 paid holidays • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family • CalPERS retirement benefits Start your CAREER with purpose – make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance! Need help with the application process? Join us every Friday at 11:00am for a FREE interactive Zoom presentation: How to Apply for State Jobs Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALCTRA Meeting ID: 781 163 9893 Passcode: CALCTRA The Return-to-Work Analyst independently manages assigned cases for California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) Workers' Compensation (WC) through the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF), FMLA/CFRA, Reasonable Accommodation (RA), and Ergonomics Programs for their assigned roster/caseload. Will correspond with internal and external stakeholders and control agencies on behalf of CALCTRA. Provides assistance to supervisors in medical management processes and makes recommendations for medical-related personnel actions. The Return-to-Work Analyst will be responsible for maintaining the utmost confidentiality of all personnel and medical management (MM) information. 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. We do not accept STEM-OPT. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Upon a conditional job offer, the selected candidate will be required to clear live scan, a tuberculous (TB) test, and physical (if applicable). This position is subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing pursuant to 2 CCR § 599.960. Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with hours worked, dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Please indicate the classification, Job Control Number (JC) and position number in the 'EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING' section of your application, failure to provide this information may result in elimination from the hiring process. Resumes are welcome but do not take place of the STD 678. Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Statewide Recruiting has a hot off the press new resource for you: State Application Checklist This resource was created to help job seekers understand how to write a strong state application and address some of the frequently asked questions about state applications. We hope you find it useful, and we think it pairs pretty nicely with the SOQ checklist Employees new to CALCTRA will be required to attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) prior to starting work within an institution or Central Office. NEO is 4-5 days (36 hours) and will be conducted at the Green Valley Training Center in Folsom, CA. New employees traveling 50 miles or more from their home address or headquarters location to attend NEO will receive a travel advance sufficient for meals, incidentals, and travel accommodations for the duration of NEO. Any questions or concerns regarding NEO training can be addressed during the interview process. 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: Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application. • Experience in personnel and/or Return-to-Work with-in state civil service. • Experience in employment medical management cases i.e., FMLA, CFRA, Work Comp, Ergonomics, Reasonable Accommodations, etc. • Experience in personnel transactions. • Experience gathering data and preparing reports, and monthly/annual compliance reporting. • Experience drafting correspondence for distribution to departmental staff. • Experience assessing various types of eligibility criteria and tracking due dates of requests for information to determine eligibility. • Experience reviewing pre-employment requirements including, Livescan fingerprint results from DOJ/FBI; Tuberculin Testing. • Knowledge of Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Healthier U or other employee wellness programs.