Transactions Supervisor I

Job Description and Duties

This is the first level supervisor responsible for the supervision of 7 to 8 Personnel Specialists and 1 Senior Personnel Specialist. Under the direction of, and in conjunction with the Personnel Supervisor II, the Classification, Allocation and Pay Manager (Supervisor I) plans, organizes, and directs the work of the department's transactions program. Provides training, guidance, and assistance to the transactions staff. Evaluates the work of subordinate staff including suggestions and recommendations. Apply State laws, rules, regulations, and bargaining contract provisions concerning personnel transactions. Independently interprets and uses reference material; gives and follows directions. Ability to perform all duties of a Personnel Specialist. Performs complex and technical tasks with a high degree of independence. Promote equal opportunity in hiring, employee development and promotion and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. Serves as backup to the Personnel Supervisor II. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.

CalHR is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification. To take the examination and obtain list eligibility, please click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser to take the online exam :

Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

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Working Conditions

Physical Demands/Working Conditions : Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement. High density office environment with large work load requiring attention to detail and accuracy. Requires working under stressful conditions often with multiple deadlines generated by constant interactions with personnel staff, facility staff, various agencies, and the public. The incumbent must be able to multi-task in a fast paced office. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to clinical nursing environment, prolonged sitting and continuous use of telephones and video data terminals.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History” section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with “see resume” are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. NOTE: All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at .

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below.

2026 CalPERS Health Benefit Summary

Confidential Information

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

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 an applicant does not me et the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may 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 California Department of Human Resources.

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 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts