Return-to-Work, Payroll and Benefits Section Manager (JC-513299)

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 513299 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Link: CalCareers

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 4/11/26. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Job Description and Duties

*PENDING BUDGET APPROVAL*
 

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s, Division of Administration Services, Human

Resources Branch (HRB) has an opening for a Manager I. The position is located in the beautiful CalEPA building at 1001 I Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. The building is in the downtown vicinity near local restaurants and various public transportation.

The Incumbent will mainly be responsible for directly managing and directing the activities related to the Return-to-Work, which include the Worker’s Compensation, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family School Partnership Act, Family Care Leave (FCL), Military Leave, and wage supplantation such as State Disability Insurance (SDI), Non-Industrial Disability (NDI), Paid Family Leave (PFL), Industrial Disability Leave (IDL) and interaction between these programs/entitlements and the Reasonable Accommodation (RA) process. In addition, the incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to subordinate managers in the Payroll and Benefits Units.

Duties: 

The Manager I is responsible for directly managing and directing the activities related to the Return-to-Work, which include the Worker’s Compensation, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family School Partnership Act (FSPA), Family Care Leave (FCL), Military Leave, and wage supplantation such as State Disability Insurance (SDI), Non-Industrial Disability (NDI), Paid Family Leave (PFL), Industrial Disability Leave (IDL) and the Payroll (Transaction) Units .The incumbent is required to work independently, communicate effectively and manage multiple tasks. Daily proficient utilization of office equipment and the Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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

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

Working Conditions

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.

In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.  Proof of residency may be required.

Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Job type: Full-Time

$8,715.00 - $9,899.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.