Return to Work Coordinator
Job details
- Location
- Sacramento County, California
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $72,372 - $90,564/yr
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Apply on
- calcareers.ca.gov
About this role
Job Description and Duties
Whether you are a current Return to Work Coordinator or just looking for a new or different job opportunity, we may have just the position for you. The Department of Water Resources’ Employee Health Services Office is looking for an energetic and professional individual to join the office as a Return-to-Work Coordinator. Under the supervision or general direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the incumbent would be a member of a team of analysts responsible for coordinating and monitoring the Department’s workers’ compensation cases and return-to-work issues; investigating and determining requests for reasonable accommodation; coordinating and providing assistance on the Employee Assistance Program, perform ergonomic assessments for Departmental employees, as well as other general health and safety topics.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Division of Human Resources/Personnel Services/Employee Health & Wellness/Employee Health Services, Sacramento
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/
Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/20/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.
Desirable Qualifications
Seeking candidates who can demonstrate evidence of excellent organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills; excellent customer service skills; experience in the handling and coordination of workers’ compensation and reasonable accommodation cases, investigatory experience, and knowledge of all applicable laws, rules, and regulations including ADA, EEOC, and FEHA; ability to adhere to HR policies regarding handling of sensitive and confidential information; ability to work independently and as a team member; demonstrate initiative; set and manage priorities to ensure timely completion of work; exercise good judgment; ability to prepare clear, well-written memoranda and reports; strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral communication skills; detail oriented; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; ability to successfully negotiate and facilitate workable alternatives to a variety of human resources issues; adapt to changes in priorities, and the ability to work with all levels of management.
Benefits
Our headquarters located in downtown Sacramento is the newest high-rise tower that features sustainable construction, plenty of natural lighting, and functionally designed work spaces, including sit-stand workstations. Our Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum headquarters has a full-service cafe, an onsite free fitness center, indoor bicycle storage, and is within walking distance to nearby restaurants. Visit our Natural Resources Agency website for more exciting information: https://thrive.cnra.ca.gov/
In addition to state-of-the-art amenities, we offer an award-winning employee recognition program, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and new daycare facilities are in the making. We’re also located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we’ll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass!
DWR offers a competitive pay schedule and work-life balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and conditions of employment. Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.
Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
[email protected]
Special Instructions
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume, and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please reference SAP Position #50000666 and Job Control #534308 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.
The SOQ is a narrative that addresses how your experience, training, and education specifically relate to the duties and desirable qualifications of this position. The SOQ must be typed in Arial 12-point font, not more than two pages in length using standard margins. A resume or cover letter does not substitute for the SOQ.
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.
For information on how to apply for a DWR position, check out our DWR Hiring Process webinar by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/LYVYxbdj4j4
If you would like to talk to our recruiter directly, contact [email protected] to schedule a quick consultation.
Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
Examination/Assessment
For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To learn more about how to get a State job, click here.
List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.