Analyst II

To be considered, please apply through your CalCareers account to JC- 537498 by the application deadline of 11/10/2026.

Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule while being based near historic Folsom—close to restaurants, shops, scenic walking trails, and with free parking! This position is not located inside a prison.

Please note: In-person attendance is required based on operational needs and in accordance with Executive Order N-22-25, the Statewide Hybrid Telework Policy, Government Code section 14200. Candidates must reside in California at the time of appointment; proof of residency may be required.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism, improving prison safety, and enhancing public safety by providing meaningful work and training opportunities to incarcerated individuals.

As a full-time state employee, you’ll receive:

• At least 156 hours of paid leave in your first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• CalPERS retirement benefits

Start your CAREER with purpose – make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance!

The Return-to-Work Analyst independently  manages  assigned cases for California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) Workers’ Compensation (WC) through the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF), FMLA/CFRA, Reasonable Accommodation (RA), and Ergonomics Programs for their assigned roster/caseload. Will correspond with internal and external stakeholders and control agencies on behalf of CALCTRA. Provides assistance to supervisors in medical management processes and makes recommendations for medical-related personnel actions. The Return-to-Work Analyst will be responsible for maintaining the utmost confidentiality of all personnel and medical management (MM) information.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. We do not accept STEM-OPT.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

How to Apply –

1. Create a CalCareers account – www.calcareers.ca.gov

2. Create a state application template – Be detailed!

3. Apply for the job! 

4. Take the exam

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:

Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application.

• Experience in personnel and/or Return-to-Work with-in state civil service.
• Experience in employment medical management cases i.e., FMLA, CFRA, Work Comp,
• Ergonomics, Reasonable Accommodations, etc.
• Experience in personnel transactions.
• Experience gathering data and preparing reports, and monthly/annual compliance reporting.
• Experience drafting correspondence for distribution to departmental staff.
• Experience assessing various types of eligibility criteria and tracking due dates of requests for information to determine eligibility.
• Experience reviewing pre-employment requirements including, Livescan fingerprint results from DOJ/FBI; Tuberculin Testing.
• Knowledge of Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Healthier U or other employee wellness programs

Need help with the application process? Join us every Friday at 11:00 am for a FREE interactive Zoom presentation: How to Apply for State Jobs

Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALCTRA Meeting ID: 781 163 9893  Passcode: CALCTRA