Workers' Compensation Consultant (DEU Rater)

About the Role

The Disability Evaluation Unit (DEU) at the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is seeking a Workers' Compensation Consultant to review and analyze medical reports, issue summary, consultative, and formal permanent disability ratings, and calculate commutations involving present value of future permanent disability indemnity.

This full journey-level position involves high-complexity calculations and serves as an expert resource to the workers' compensation community on permanent disability rating. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available, with remote work up to two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze medical reports to issue permanent disability ratings (summary, consultative, and formal).
• Calculate commutations involving present value of future permanent disability indemnity.
• Serve as an expert resource on permanent disability rating for the workers' compensation community.
• Present findings in concise and impactful summaries.
• Facilitate productive discussions and find effective solutions.

Requirements

• Strong affinity for quantitative analysis, including numbers, calculations, and percentages.
• Ability to perform high-complexity ratings and commutations.
• Must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility to be considered. Exam eligibility may be obtained here.
• Position may also consider Workers' Compensation Assistants.

Pay

• Workers' Compensation Consultant: $6,646.00 - $8,324.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• Workers' Compensation Assistant:
  • Range A: $3,861.00 - $4,839.00 per month
  • Range B: $4,181.00 - $5,233.00 per month
  • Range C: $5,014.00 - $6,276.00 per month

Schedule

• Full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week).
• Hybrid work schedule with remote work available up to two days per week.

Working Conditions

• Location: 320 W. 4th Street, 9th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1954.
• Office setting with standard equipment, air conditioning, elevator access, and cubicle workspace with natural and artificial lighting.
• Downtown Los Angeles office near Metro stations, Grand Central Market, and Pershing Square Farmers Market.

Department Information

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), established in 1927, improves working conditions for California's wage earners and advances opportunities for profitable employment. DIR administers and enforces laws governing wages, workplace safety, apprenticeship training, and benefits for injured workers.