Senior Personnel Specialist Jc-

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.

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• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
• The salary listed in this ad may not include recent adjustments or changes from the fiscal year
• New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.
• Effective July 2025, California’s Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) reduces employees’ base pay by 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits monthly through June 2027. The posted salary range does not reflect this reduction.

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 reposting of JC-502014 to increase candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still for consideration

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:

Knowledge of and/or experience

• Knowledge of the State’s benefits, disability, and workers’ compensation programs.
• Ability to conduct thorough research and communication 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.

If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position.

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This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment.

Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Final Filing Date: 2/9/2026

Job Code #: JC-502014

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:
Disability Management Payroll Specialist

Classification: SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST $5,663.00 - $7,097.00 A

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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