Assistant Personnel Officer

Job Description and Duties

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a lot of variety in your work? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a team of HR professionals? If so, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Human Resources Office (HRO) may be the employer for you!

The Classification and Selection Branch Chief demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude, and is committed to building a team that is passionate about providing superior customer service that makes a meaningful impact. In this role you will drive strategies that support employee recruitment and hiring, and organizational excellence. If you thrive in an innovative, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this Staff Services Manager III job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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Working Conditions

This position is located at:

2180 Harvard Street

Sacramento CA 95815

We offer a hybrid work schedule that is consistent with the department’s telework policy. The incumbent works in an office and telework setting. The Human Resources Office space is established with sit/stand cubicle workstations and exposed to natural and artificial lighting. Being in a stationary position for long periods of time. The incumbent will use a computer and office equipment including a printer, copier, and telephone.

This office will be relocating in December 2025, to the renovated New Labor Agency Building in Downtown Sacramento, at 1416 9th Street.

Special Requirements

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ.

Instructions: Please provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below, no more than two pages with one inch margins, 12 Arial font. Number and respond to each question in the order they appear in this vacancy announcement. Failure to follow the requirements may result in your application not being considered.

1. Describe your experience leading or managing suboridinate manager and supervisors. Please include specific to and from dates for each relevant position.
2. Describe your experience overseeng or performing classification, pay, examinations, and recruitment programs. Please include specific to and from dates for each relevant position.
3. Explain how you have built and maintained strong relationships with control agencies (e.g., CalHR, SPB) and executive management to accomplish HR and departmental goals.

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:

The incumbent should exercise a high degree of initiative, discretion/confidentiality, independence, reliability, dependability, good judgment, and flexibility in performing a wide variety of duties; should be able to effectively communicate and establish/maintain professional relationships at all levels; should possess good work habits, work well under pressure, and adjust positively to changing priorities. The incumbent should possess the ability to: Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of techniques to resolve complex issues relating to recruitment and hiring; develop and evaluate alternatives; evaluate data and present ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing; consult with and advise managers or other interested parties on a wide variety of human resources matters. The incumbent should possess the following skills: Outstanding customer service skills, interpersonal and organizational skills, good writing skills, and conflict management skills. The incumbent should possess knowledge of the following: Proper usage and application of grammar and spelling; the ability to apply office policies and procedures; and working knowledge of commonly used office automation/computer programs.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Comprehensive health benefits package with medical, dental, and vision options • Sick leave, vacation leave, or annual leave options available • Retirement plan through CalPERS. Other retirement options include 401(k) and/or 457(b) participation through State of California Savings Plus program • Public transportation subsidy and pre-tax parking program options • 11 paid holidays.

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: DIR Applicant Survey

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.