SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST Apply
This position is being filled as either a Senior Personnel Specialist or a Personnel Specialist. For information regarding the Personnel Specialist advertisement, please see JC-421094.
After an initial in-office training period of two (2) months, this position may allow for telework opportunities as remote centered.
Per CalHR, the Senior Personnel Specialist position is eligible for an annual payment up to $4,800, payable upon meeting the designated criteria as stated in Pay Differential 240.
All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment.
The minimum qualifications for a Senior Personnel Specialist/Personnel Specialist, including necessary education and experience, can be found here.
Applicants must complete the Senior Personnel Specialist/Personnel Specialist State Civil Service Examination, and exam scores must rank in the top three tiers within the applicant pool to be further considered; information on the examinations can be found here for a Senior Personnel Specialist and here for a Personnel Specialist.
California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CNRA values diverse employees working together to protect biodiversity for all Californians. CNRA prioritizes an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- This position is eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with CAL FIREs telework policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
- In addition, this classification is eligible for an annual recruitment and retention bonus of $2400 after completion of 12 months in the classification, $3,000 after completion of 24 months in the classification, $3,600 after completion of 36 months in the classification, and $4,800 after completion of 48 months in the classification.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
- PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
Department Information
Mission statement: To restore, protect and manage the state's natural, historical and cultural resources for current and future generations using creative approaches and solutions based on science, collaboration and respect for all the communities and interests involved.
Special Requirements
2. 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.
The minimum qualifications can be found in the Senior Personnel Specialist classification specifications.
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: 3/18/2024Who May Apply
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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Failure to include the Statement of Qualifications as required shall result in disqualification from the hiring process. Please see the section labeled \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Statement of Qualifications\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" for further information.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of and/or experience:
Knowledge and experience in personnel transactions.- Experience processing payroll and benefits.
- Experience processing appointments, separations, and transfers.
- Ability to apply State and Federal laws, rules, policies, procedures, and Collective Bargaining Contracts
- Excellent attendance and dependability
- Ability to motivate and encourage staff and promote a team effort
- Possess strong organizational skills
- Commitment to quality customer service
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well with all levels of staff
- Ability to work under pressure with changing priorities and/or deadlines
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
HR Unit
(000) -
HR@resources.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:Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
(916) 767-8359
ReasonableAccomodations@fire.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.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
The SOQ must have each response numbered, no more than two pages in length, single-spaced and using 12-point Arial font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top of each page.
1. Describe your experience, knowledge, and training that will allow you to succeed in the Senior Personnel Specialist position. Please include how your experience, knowledge, and/or training relates to the desirable qualifications listed on this job posting.
2. Discuss your ability and experience in handling a diverse workload and competing priorities and the steps you take to ensure deadlines are met.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Date stamped at the appropriate office of the appointing power no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement
- Electronically transmitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the final filing date specified on the job vacancy announcement.
A completed State Application (STD. 678), a Resume, and any other relevant documents (e.g. transcript copies, copies of degree(s), cover letter, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareer Account, by U.S. mail, or by dropping your application package off. Both addresses are listed in this Job Advertisement.
Please reference Job Control 421086 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section on the STD. 678. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please note you can only apply for one Job Control per application submission.
Candidate may be selected by Resume Review.
Temporary Appointments (TAU) may be considered if conditions warrant. TAU may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. TAU may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent or limited-term appointment.
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.
