Personnel Specialist
To be considered, please apply through your CalCareers account to JC- 484345 by the application deadline of 7/21/2025.
This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule and is close to historic Folsom, eateries, shopping, walking trails, and offers free parking! This position is not located inside of a prison.
Start your CAREER and be a part of a team that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals with productive work and training opportunities.
When joining state service in a full-time position, in your first 12 months, you will earn a MINIMUM of 156 PAID leave hours; have 11 paid/observed holidays; be eligible for health, dental, and vision benefits for you AND your family, and earn CalPERS retirement!
This Personnel Specialist (PS) position is responsible for interpreting and applying personnel-related laws, rules, regulations, policies, and Memoranda of Understanding provisions pertaining to a variety of personnel transactions. The PS is responsible for processing appointments, separations, payroll, and benefits for California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) employees and related personnel transactions functions. The PS will share responsibility for personnel/payroll transactions duties for a roster of approximately 275 employees and provide occasional assistance to the institution's personnel offices with regard to CALPIA field employees. All duties require effective communication and excellent customer service with internal staff, employees, and control agencies. May require travel to the institutions, as necessary.
Interested? Apply at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 484345 by the application deadline of 7/21/2025
Steps to Apply -
- Create a CalCareers account - www.calcareers.ca.gov
- Create a state application template - be DETAILED. Include tools, platforms, and list responsibilities etc.
- Apply for the job (apply before the application deadline) - https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=484345
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Apply for the exam (apply to the position, then the exam at a later date!) - You are encouraged to apply for this position if interested, then, to attain list eligibility, you must take the Personnel Specialist exam located at the link below.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1984
Desirable Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application.
- Experience in applying and interpreting State and Federal Laws, rules, policies, and procedures
- Experience working under pressure and able to perform multiple tasks with precision
- Experience prioritizing assignments to meet demands
- Self-motivated to ensure payroll and personnel transactions are completed accurately and timely manner
- Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
- Experience using modern office equipment: computer, calculator, calendar, and scheduling appointments.
- Experience in Human Resources, processing payroll and benefits.
- Experience in Customer Service
Need help with the application process? Join us every Friday at 11:00 am for a FREE interactive Zoom presentation: How to Apply for State Jobs
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALPIA Meeting ID: 878 6442 6512 Passcode: CALPIA