ANALYST I JC-537861

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Disability Consultant (Analyst I) at the California Department of Public Health supports employees, supervisors, and managers with disability leave programs, workers’ compensation, reasonable accommodation, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Analytical duties include handling FMLA, CFRA, ND I, SDI, parental leave, and other leaves, plus guidance on WC case management and return-to-work. Compliance with ADA, Cal/OSHA, and labor codes is essential. Hybrid work from Sacramento.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees, supervisors, and managers with disability leave programs, Workers’ Compensation (WC), Reasonable Accommodation (RA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Perform analytical assignments on disability leave entitlements (FMLA, CFRA, NDI, SDI, Parental Leave, LOA, CL) and provide guidance on WC case management and return-to-work.
• Evaluate RA requests and apply departmental policy and State and/or Federal rules (ADA, Cal/OSHA) and labor-code provisions, delivering accurate information to staff and supervisors.
• Work under supervision of the Supervisor I, Chief of the Disability Management Unit (DMU).
• Note: PLP 2025 salary reduction may apply; salary ranges shown reflect the reduction not reflected in posting.

Job description

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH’s) programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on Human Resources matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

The Disability Management Section (DMS) of the Human Resources Division is dedicated to assisting employees, supervisors, and managers with the appropriate application of all employee leave programs, and the maintenance of productive workforce through the facilitation of return-to-work options and the Employee Assistance Program.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team.

We are located in downtown Sacramento in the East End Complex across the street from the beautiful Capitol Park Rose Garden.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

“ The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer.”

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

As a member of the Disability Management Unit (DMU), the Analyst I supports the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) by assisting employees, supervisors, and managers in the appropriate application of employee leave programs, the Workers’ Compensation (WC) Program, Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The Analyst I performs analytical assignments of average difficulty involving employee disability leave entitlements including, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Non-Industrial Disability Insurance (NDI), State Disability Insurance (SDI), Parental Leave (PL), medical Leave of Absence (LOA), Catastrophic Leave (CL), and the RA Program. Under supervision, the Analyst I provides direction, consultation, and guidance related to WC case management, return to work activities, vocational rehabilitation, and leave restoration. The incumbent evaluates RA requests; apply departmental policy and State and/or Federal rules and regulations requirements, including Americans with Disability Act (ADA), California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) rules, and relevant labor-code provisions, and provides accurate information and support to employees, program staff, managers, and supervisors.

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Supervisor I, Chief of the Disability Management Unit (DMU).

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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

Final Filing Date: 11/19/2026

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-537861

Position #(s):

580-120-5157-XXX

Working Title

Disability Consultant

Classification

ANALYST I

$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A

$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B

$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider

ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

# of Positions:

2

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time