Workers' Compensation Consultant (DEU Rater)

Overview Join to apply for the Workers' Compensation Consultant (DEU Rater) role at California Department of Industrial Relations Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. California Department of Industrial Relations provided pay range This range is provided by California Department of Industrial Relations. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Job Description And Duties Would you like to engage in a mix of analytical tasks and provide expert testimony? If so, the Disability Evaluation Unit (DEU) at the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is hiring a Workers\' Compensation Consultant! DIR monitors the administration of workers’ compensation claims and provides services to assist resolving disputes with claims for workers’ compensation benefits. As the newest DEU Rater, you will review and analyze medical reports to issue summary, consultative and formal permanent disability ratings, and will calculate commutations involving present value of future permanent disability indemnity. The following describes you: You have a strong affinity for quantitative analysis, appreciating the intricacies of all things numbers, calculations, and percentages. You love presenting your findings in concise and impactful summaries. You thrive in facilitating productive discussions and finding effective solutions. This is a full journey level position, and you will be expected to calculate ratings and commutations of high complexity. As the DEU Rater, you will be an expert resource to the workers\' compensation community on permanent disability rating. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available with remote work being available up to two days per week. Will also consider a Workers’ Compensation Assistant. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3. To be considered for this Workers Compensation Consultant job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: The Staff Services Analyst classification is being appropriated for this position. If you have list eligibility as a Staff Services Analyst, it will be used to hire you as a Workers\' Compensation Assistant. Candidates with Staff Services Analyst eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications for both Staff Services Analyst and Workers' Compensation Assistant. For more information about taking the Staff Services Analyst exam and establishing list eligibility please see the following link: You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions This position is located at: 320 W. 4th Street, 9th floor Los Angeles, CA 90013-1954 The incumbent will work 40 hours per week in an office setting equipped with standard office equipment. Air conditioned, in a high-rise building with elevator access, cubicle with natural and artificial lighting. The Los Angeles office is located in the historic Junipero Serra Building, walking distance to major Metro bus and subway stations. Whether shopping from local merchants, artisans, bakers, cafés or eateries at the Grand Central Market, or simply taking a stroll during your lunch break at the Pershing Square Farmers Market, our Downtown Los Angeles office has something for everyone. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Industrial Relations