Overview

The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with the 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.

Job Description and Duties

This position requires the Personnel Specialist (PS) to be a resource and responsible for progressively more complex and difficult personnel and payroll processes and issues. The PS researches critical personnel problems; recommends alternative solutions; and applies and interprets laws and rules from available reference manuals and other related revisions issued by the State Personnel Board (SPB), California Department of Human Resources (CalHR), State Controller’s Office (SCO), California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and the CDPH. The PS also prepares management reports, spreadsheets, and charts; drafts correspondence; functions as a team member on personnel-related projects; and may provide functional guidance to lower-level staff.

NOTE: This classification is eligible for a $2,400-$4800 per year recruitment and retention pay differential every twelve consecutive qualifying pay periods (QPP) in accordance with the following: 12 or more QPP – $2400, 24 or more QPP – $3000, 36 or more QPP – $3600, or 48 or more QPP – $4800.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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:

 

 

Dependable, flexible, and customer service oriented.
Effective time-management skills.
Ability to organize and establish workload priorities in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Ability to research and provide recommendations to upper management on a variety of Pay and Benefits topics.
Attention to detail, organizational skills, and self-motivation.
Ability to research employment laws, rules and regulation; civil service laws, rules and regulation; as well as State and Departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to learn the State Controllers (SCO) systems and processes.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and writing.
Ability to use good judgment and make sound decisions.
Ability to achieve results according to objectives.
Ability to research, analyze, evaluate information and take effective action.
Commitment to the highest ethical standards of confidentiality.
Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=1303
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.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=526112

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.

 

About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our Shared Vision

CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff­ members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.

Diversity Statement

At 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.