ANALYST III JC-532719
About the role
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well‑being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do. The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on Human Resources matters necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services. The Disability Management Section (DMS) of HRD is dedicated to assisting employees, supervisors, and managers with the appropriate application of all employee leave programs, and the maintenance of a productive workforce through the facilitation of return‑to‑work options and the Employee Assistance Program. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a highly team‑oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply. We are located in downtown Sacramento in the East End Complex across the street from the beautiful Capitol Park Rose Garden.
Responsibilities
- Assist employees, supervisors, and managers in the appropriate application of all employee leave programs, the Workers’ Compensation (WC) program, Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program, and the Employee Assistance Program.
- Independently perform varied, complex, and analytical assignments involving employee disability leave entitlements including, but not limited to, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Non‑Industrial Disability Insurance (NDI), State Disability Insurance (SDI), Parental Leave (PL), medical Leave of Absence (LOA), catastrophic leave (CL), and the RA program.
- Provide direction, consultation, and guidance in the areas of case management of WC activities, return to work for CDPH employees, vocational rehabilitation, leave restoration, and all aspects relating to the WC Program area.
- Accurately assess RA requests and apply Departmental policy, State and/or Federal rules and regulations regarding RA, including counseling employees and management on Americans with Disabilities Act and RA requirements.
- Research and refer to related labor code provisions governing work‑related injuries/illness and leave entitlements, CalOSHA rules, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and related subject areas to provide consultation to employees, program designees, and managers/supervisors.
- Work under the supervision of the Supervisor I, Disability Management Unit (DMU) Chief.