Return to Work Coordinator

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.

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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:

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: 

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. 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 .

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 : 

If you would like to talk to our recruiter directly, contact  View email address on calcareers.ca.gov to schedule a quick consultation.

. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

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 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.