ANALYST III JC-532719

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Public Health seeks a Senior Disability Consultant to support disability leave entitlements, WC case management, and reasonable accommodations. The role covers FMLA, CFRA, ND I, SDI, parental leave, LOA, catastrophic leave, and RA program guidance.

You will advise employees and management under departmental policies and state/federal regulations. The Senior Disability Consultant works under the Disability Management Unit, in a hybrid Sacramento office, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Experience in employee leave programs and workers’ compensation.
• Ability to assess reasonable accommodations and RA requests.
• Knowledge of FMLA, CFRA, ND I, SDI, PL, LOA and related leave programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees, supervisors, and managers with applicable leave programs and disability management.
• Provide direction on WC activities, return-to-work, and vocational rehabilitation.
• Counsel on ADA and RA requirements and empower managers with policy guidance.
• Research labor codes, Cal/OSHA rules, and related laws to ensure entitlement compliance.

Skills

Disability management

Leave administration

FMLA

CFRA

ADA compliance

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 Section, the incumbent is responsible for assisting employees, supervisors, and managers in the appropriate application of all employee leave programs, the Workers’ Compensation (WC) program, Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program, and the Employee Assistance Program. The Analyst III independently performs the more varied, complex, and analytical assignments involving employee disability leave entitlements including, but not limited to, 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. The incumbent provides direction, consultation, and guidance in the areas of case management of WC activities, return to work for California Department of Public Health (CDPH) employees, vocational rehabilitation, leave restoration, and all aspects relating to the WC Program area. The incumbent must accurately assess RA requests and apply Departmental policy, State and/or Federal rules and regulations regarding RA, including counsel employees and management on such issues as Americans with Disability Act and RA requirements. The incumbent must research and refer to related labor code provisions governing work-related injuries/illness and leave entitlements, California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) rules, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and related subject areas in order to provide consultation to employees, program designees, and mangers/supervisors. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Supervisor I, Disability Management Unit (DMU) Chief.

See Duty Statement For Specific Job Duties.

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: 10/5/2026.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-532719

Position #(s)

580-120-5402-001

Working Title

Senior Disability Consultant

Classification

ANALYST III

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 A

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 L

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

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time