The Senior Personnel Specialist (Sr. PS) serves as the expert staff resource responsible for the most difficult and complex personnel/payroll issues related to disability payroll and benefits. The Sr. PS researches critical personnel problems and recommends alternative solutions; reviews various control agency letters, memos, and bargaining contract provisions; and develops, revises, and recommends internal procedures as necessary. The Sr. PS also functions as a team member on personnel-related projects.

NOTE: ELIGIBLE FOR ANNUAL RECRUITMENT & RETENTION PAY DIFFERENTIAL 30 DAYS FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF 12 CONSECUTIVE QUALIFYING PAY PERIODS.

Annual pay schedule is as follows:
$2,400.00 after 12 or more qualifying months
$3,000.00 after 24 or more qualifying months
$3,600.00 after 36 or more qualifying months
$4,800.00 after 48 or more qualifying months
Incumbent working hours will be Monday-Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm
This is a 12 month Limited-Term position that may be extended or become Permanent.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions

SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

$5,498.00 - $6,890.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

of Positions:

1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on Human Resources matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services. The mission of HRD is to support CDPH in attracting, hiring, and retaining quality employees.
HRD is located in downtown Sacramento in the East End Complex across the street from the beautiful Capitol Park Rose Garden.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

• The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Special Requirements
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (481875) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.
If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
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: 7/1/2025

KNOWLEDGE OF AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of the State’s benefits, disability, and workers’ compensation programs.
• Ability to conduct thorough research and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and bargaining unit contracts.
• Possession of good communication skills both written and orally.
• Ability to meet and adhere to multiple due dates.
  Benefits
  Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
  Contact Information
  The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
  Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Please refer the Job description for details