Workers' Compensation Analyst bei Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, CA

About the Department

THE SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

invites applications for the position of:

Workers Compensation Analyst*

POSTING #IH-352-25E

OUR MISSION
At the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD), our mission is to protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water, energy and recycled materials.

As a Workers Compensation Analyst, you will play a critical role by performing a broad scope of professional level human resources functions, studies, and analyses in workers’ compensation and disability accommodation to support LACSD’s essential workforce. 

ROLE SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Human Resources Director, the incumbent will:

• Provide oversight and collaborate with the Third-Party Administrator (TPA) to manage workers’ compensation claims and ensure the delivery of high-quality medical services.
• Investigate claims to determine compensability and ensure appropriate provision of benefits.
• Analyze claim data to identify trends and create action plans to address.
• Serve as the Districts primary liaison with injured workers, the TPA, attorneys and medical providers.
• Review work restrictions for industrial and non-industrial injuries and determine the ability to accommodate.
• Review disability accommodation requests and engage in the interactive process.
• Create comprehensive documentation in support of disability interactive processes.
• Evaluate potential accommodations for reasonableness.
• Provide guidance, recommendations, and analysis to supervisors and managers regarding disability-related matters.
• Apply knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to workers’ compensation and accommodation such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL).
• Act as a subject matter expert in Districts policies and statutory leave laws.
• Demonstrate proficiency using the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Display strong analytical skills, including the ability to review and interpret medical data, prepare statistical and narrative reports, and reconcile claims accounts.
• Utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex information to employees and prepare effective communications, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide responsive, high-quality customer service and resolve sensitive or complex issues involving employees and vendors. 
• After successfully completing probation (6 months), the incumbent may request a hybrid work-from-home schedule with a maximum of two (2) days at home per week.  The 9/80 schedule is also available for this role.

Position Duties

Candidates must possess all of the following:

• A valid California Class C driver's license
• Graduation from an accredited and recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field 

-AND-

• One (1) year of experience gained at the level of the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts classification of Human Resources Analyst II.

Minimum Qualifications

The competitive selection process may cover the following: 

Knowledge of:  

• Principles, functions and practices of public personnel administration.  
• Principles, methods and techniques for processing workers’ compensation, return to work/interactive process and accommodation requests.
• Personnel data systems.
• Data analysis and statistics.  
• Knowledge of various human resources related laws and regulations including EEO, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, FLSA, ADA, etc.  
• CalPERS and the disability retirement process.

Ability to:

• Analyze administrative and procedural problems and recommend solutions to Management.
• Effectively prioritize work based on business needs.
• Draw meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data.
• Analytically and logically evaluate information, propositions, and claims.
• Obtain facts and data pertaining to an issue or question.
• Apply technical subject matter to the job.
• Work with electronic hardware and software applications.
• Focus on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Shift priorities unexpectedly as urgent matters develop.
• Maintain emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Maintain trust through honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Engage effectively in dialogue and communicate effectively and tactfully in writing.
• Establish rapport and maintain mutually productive relationships.
• Attend to the needs and expectation of customers.
• Collaborate with others to achieve shared goals.
• Plan and track projects to ensure they are on-time and achieve their objectives.

Other Qualifications

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Applications received by October 17th will be included in the first round of review.  If the position is not filled after this first review, additional applications may be reviewed.
• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
• Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to the Analyst Exam.
• The selection process will consist of an Analyst Exam (pass/fail), a writing exercise, and oral interview weighted at 100%.
• Candidates must receive a passing score on the Analyst Exam component to move forward in the selection process.
• The Analyst Exam is scheduled to be administered on October 24, 2025 at 4:00PM in Whittier, California.
• It is anticipated that the interviews will be held in November/December 2025.

• An eligibility list will be established upon completion of the interview based on the interview scores.   

NOTE:

Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted.  The recommended candidate must undergo a job-related pre-employment drug screen and fingerprinting through the DOJ.  Candidates are also subject to a review of their DMV records for moving violations, chargeable accidents or more serious charges.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Ingrid Herda at [email protected].

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources