Job Posting: Leave/Return to Work Coordinator

Department of Finance

JC-513939
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Leave/Return to Work Coordinator
ANALYST II

$6,212.00 - $7,775.00 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: 4/13/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Human Resources Operations Manager (Supervisor II), the incumbent serves as the leave coordinator and subject matter expert for the Human Resources Office (HRO). The incumbent performs a variety of analytical and technical responsibilities of routine and complex difficulty at the journey level pertaining to sensitive personnel issues including the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Non-Industrial Disability Insurance (NDI), NDI-Family Care Leave (NDI-FCL), Reasonable Accommodations, fitness for duty, and Workers Compensation programs. The incumbent will develop procedures and guidelines related to return-to-work and demonstrate a commitment to provide quality service that is accurate, timely, and exceeds our customers’ expectations.

The incumbent works independently, exercises sound judgement and applies consistent analytical practices in interpreting and applying state and federal laws, departmental policies, and control agency rules and regulations. The incumbent conducts research, evaluates requests, and prepares written correspondence for internal and external customers regarding various program-related matters.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-513939
Position #(s):
300-145-5393-706
Working Title:
Leave/Return to Work Coordinator
Classification:
ANALYST II
$6,212.00 - $7,775.00 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

Department Information

Are you looking for a position in a fast-paced, prestigious organization with great potential for personal development and career advancement? Would you find working with the top management in State Government and with the State Legislature exciting and rewarding? If so, the Department of Finance offers a broad range of professional career paths in such areas as budgeting, accounting and auditing, information technology, economic and population research, and general administration. Look no further, apply today!
Department Website: https://dof.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Finance currently has a hybrid telework model, which requires employees to work in the office a minimum of two days during the workweek with additional in office days required as needed and sometimes on short notice, for reasons such as hearings, site visits, or required in-person meetings or trainings. Implementation of Executive Order N-22-25 requiring four in-office work days has been postponed until July 1, 2026, but may be subject to change.

 
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025. This program 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 for the duration of the program. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the reduced amounts. 

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/13/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Finance
DOF Human Resources Office
Attn: Nguyet Nguyen
915 L Street, Suite 1235
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Finance
DOF Human Resources Office
Nguyet Nguyen
915 L Street, Suite 1235
Sacramento, CA 95814
Human Resource Office is closed from 12:00pm-1:00pm (PST) daily.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
  • Statement of Qualifications -
    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Respond to the questions listed below. The SOQ must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.
    1. Based on your understanding of the duty statement, please describe your experience and knowledge as it relates to the duties of this position with emphasis on experience related to Family Medical Leave Act, Non-Industrial Insurance, Workers Compensation and Reasonable Accommodation which you believe makes you the most qualified for this position.
    2. Please describe a time when you were responsible for multiple FMLA and disability cases with competing deadlines. How did you determine what to prioritize? What actions did you take to ensure all work was completed timely?
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
  • Knowledge and analytical or technical experience in state civil service Human Resources (HR) programs and processes such as personnel transactions, NDI, FMLA, and worker’s compensation.
  • Knowledge of creating MIRS reports.
  • Broad knowledge of various HR laws, rules, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to conduct research and analyze data to develop appropriate conclusions in support of recommended solutions and resolutions regarding personnel issues.
  • Experience and ability to provide guidance to and advise departmental management on HR-related issues.
  • Team player who demonstrates a commitment to the whole team’s success, positive attitude, open-mindedness, flexibility, tact, and good judgment.
  • Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, handle rapidly changing priorities, plan, organize, and prioritize workload, track and work on projects and monitor deadlines, and remain highly motivated.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills including clearly and accurately communicating complex information, developing and presenting information to both small and large groups, and developing and preparing written information including correspondence, HR policies, issue memos, and reports.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with all levels of management and staff.

Benefits

For general information related to benefits with the State of California, please click here: State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website.

 

Finance employees are excluded from collective bargaining and are eligible to receive the following enhanced benefits:   

  • Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
  • Employer paid Life Insurance
  • Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
  • Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding

 

For more details about employee benefits, visit the Department of Finance’s website here.

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.

Department Website: https://dof.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Nguyet Nguyen
(916) 323-4071
Nguyet.Nguyen@dof.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Ana Calagui
(916) 323-4071
Ana.Calagui@dof.ca.gov

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.

EEO Contact:
Kelly Teeple
(916) 445-3368
Kelly.Teeple@dof.ca.gov
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.

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.