ANALYST II (537309) Medical Leave Analyst/Return To Work Coordinator

Medical Leave Analyst/Return To Work Coordinator

Franchise Tax Board

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/20/2026

Under the direction of the Administrator I, Personnel Transactions Outreach & Guidance, the incumbent independently manages the department's Medical Leave of Absences and Workers' Compensation claims while working within the framework of laws, rules, policies and guidelines. Proactively manages cases and makes recommendations to management, State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) Adjusters, and Legal staff regarding case management resolution. Performs varied and complex analytical work, prepares reports and administers, monitors, and maintains departmental policies related to Workers' Compensation and Medical Leave of Absence. This includes interpreting and advising management on civil service law, rules, and procedures as well as other laws and regulations. Assumes and demonstrates independent responsibility for decisions and actions, works cooperatively with Franchise Tax Board (FTB) staff at all levels, SCIF, other state agencies, outside vendors, and provide consultation when necessary. Performs research; interpret and apply lays, rules, standards, and procedures; develop and administer training programs; analyze and solve difficult technical personnel problems; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively. The Analyst II is expected to consistently exercise a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

Position may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Additional positions may become available.

This position requires 4 or more days in the office per week. It is designated office-centered and may be eligible for some remote work based on departmental guidelines and operational need.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may apply. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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.
• Other - REQUIRED : If you are basing your eligibility on educational requirements, you MUST provide a legible copy of your transcripts as proof of meeting the education requirement as listed in the Classification Specification (please see the Class Specification located under "Minimum Requirements" on the left-hand side of this job posting). Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a foreign transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts may be official or unofficial; please redact birthdates and social security numbers. If you are not basing your eligibility on an educational requirement, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).
• Supplemental Application - In order to be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a supplemental application. Your response must be no more than 1 type-written page in length, using 12-point font, 1-inch standard margins and include your first and last name in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Respond to the following supplemental statement(s): Describe your experience coordinating Return-to-Work, disability, or Workers' Compensation cases. Include any experience coordinating with employees, supervisor, State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF), HR partners, evaluating supporting medical substantiation, modified/alternate duty placement considerations, or assisting with the transition back to work.

A complete application package must be received in the Classification & Hiring Unit or postmarked by the final filing date and must include:

• Completed employment information on the STD. 678, including the "From" and "To" dates, "Hours Per Week," and "Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the "Employment History" fields (resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678)
• All of the required documents listed in the "Required Application Package Documents" section
• The position number and job control number in the job title line of the STD. 678, if submitting a paper application package (these numbers will auto-populate in the job title line of the STD. 678 if submitting an electronic application through your CalCareer Account )
• A signature, if submitting a paper application package

To apply for the Analyst II position as a list candidate, you must first take the online Analyst II exam.

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.