WC Claims Analyst

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California (Caltrans) is seeking an Analyst I to provide administrative and analytical support for the WC Pay & Benefits Branch, ensuring accurate pay and benefits for employees unable to work due to injury and assisting with return-to-work efforts.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Sacramento with telework eligibility. The role requires coordination with internal departments and external partners, and relies on completing the required SOQ and passing the Analyst I exam.

Job description

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 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: 10/12/2026

Under the general direction of the Branch Chief, a Supervisor I, of the Office of Workers' Compensation (WC) Payroll Unit, in the Division of Safety and Management Services (DSMS), the Analyst I provides administrative and analytical support for the WC Pay & Benefits Branch. The Analyst I has a critical role in providing employees with appropriate pay and benefits when they are unable to work due to a work-related injury/illness and supporting return to work efforts on behalf of injured employees. The SSA partners with others throughout Caltrans, as well as external partners such as adjusters at State Compensation Insurance Fund and staff at the State Controller’s Office, in pursuit of these goals, demonstrating a positive attitude and a commitment to providing quality service that is accurate, timely, and exceeds our customers' expectations. See duty statement for full description.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Analyst I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, you must be on the state examination list.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

PARF#22-27-0103JC#533950

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 1727 30th Street,Sacramento, CA 95816.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This position is eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’ current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquarted location. Business travel reimbursements considers an employee's designated Headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations and applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquarted location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

While at their base of operation, incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST I

ANALYST I $3,861.00 - $4,839.00A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Statementof Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education,training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement andqualify the applicant for the position.Please include 1 page, 12-point font, SOQ that describes yourexperience as it relates to this position/duty statement. Resumes and coverletters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include andcomplete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

1. Describe your experience, skills, and/or knowledge that best qualifies you for this position.

2. Describe the steps you would take when given an assignment that requires you to research information you are unfamiliar with.

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility based on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted andmay be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreigntranscripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency reportevaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign courseworkis equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for alist of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social securitynumbers.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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:

See duty statement.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Karlee Wootan
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-533950), PARF#22-27-0103 and title of the position (Analyst I)must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.