Personnel Specialist

Under the general supervision of the Personnel Supervisor I, the Personnel Specialist (PS) is responsible for personnel transactions and maintenance of personnel records necessary to facilitate the appointment, pay, and separation of employees for the Correctional Training Facility. These transactions must be completed in accordance with State laws, Bargaining Unit provisions, and departmental rules and regulations.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.

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

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-464898

Position #(s) : 101-261-1303-XXX

Working Title : Personnel Specialist

Classification :

PERSONNEL SPECIALIST $3,913.00 - $6,299.00

of Positions : Work Location :

Monterey County

Telework : In Office

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Work Week : Monday - Friday

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. CDCR / CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments.

Special Requirements

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a 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 (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and / or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts / diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing / evaluation thereafter.

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 : 2 / 13 / 2025

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 :

Correctional Training Facility

Postal

Attn : Hiring and Recruitment Office

PO Box 686

Soledad , CA 93960

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Correctional Training Facility

Drop-Off

Personnel / Hiring and Recruitment Office Building SH-3

5 Miles North Highway 101

Soledad , CA 93960

Office open Monday-Friday from hours listed below. Closed weekend and holidays

08 : 00 AM - 04 : 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 :

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 :

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources

CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov / employees / pages / salary-andbenefits.aspx .

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact :

Jasmine Pulido

831) 678-3951 ext : 4571

jasmine.pulido@cdcr.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 : EEO Coordinator

831) 678-5831

sherry.salas@cdcr.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.

Continuous Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Personnel Specialist before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Personnel Specialist examination see www.jobs.ca.gov for more information.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and will be considered in the application screening process. Applications received without SOQ's will not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as SOQ's.

SOQ's should provide clear and concise information regarding experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position. Include places of employment, dates of employment, and duties you performed to demonstrate your competitiveness for this position.

SOQ's must be no longer than two pages in length and 12 point Arial font.

As a Personnel Specialist you are responsible for personnel transactions and maintaining personnel records with various time constraints.

1. Please provide an example in detail of your work experience that demonstrates customer service and your ability to manage several tasks while keeping track of multiple deadlines.

2. What was the outcome?

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.