Human Resources Assistant

This position is located in Pearblossom, California, and is 100% in office.


Under direction of the Supervisor I, the incumbent, as the Human Resources Assistant, is responsible for performing complex and technical work related to Human Resources (HR), reorganizations and development or modification of Southern Field Division policies and procedures. This position requires the incumbent to exercise discretion when handling confidential or sensitive issues and have the ability to maintain confidentiality in any situation. Exercise considerable independent judgment in making decisions and taking action in accordance with Government Codes, State laws, and Department policies and procedures. Must have the ability to work well and communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people at various levels, use good judgment, initiative, and tact while providing quality customer service. Human Resources: analyze, review and make recommendations on field division personnel transactions to management, perform a variety of recruitment activities, including participating on hiring interview panels. Serve as liaison with Human Resources, develop procedures, provide advice, and disseminate division policies and procedures. Analyze the field division's human resource needs on a wide variety of human resource issues, review duty statements and recommend revisions, and prepare advance and final personnel actions, obtain management approvals, as appropriate, and route to HR for final approval. Accurately input information into the SAP Human Resources Module.


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST II
• ANALYST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-535134


Position #(s):
842-610-5393-013

Working Title:
Human Resources Assistant


Classification:
ANALYST II $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


Shall Consider:
ANALYST I
$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A
$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B
$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C


# of Positions:
1


Work Location:
Los Angeles County


Telework:
In Office


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Department Information
Southern Field Division, Administration Branch, Administrative Services Section, Pearblossom

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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Special Requirements
Must have a valid California Class C license as incumbent will be required to operate automotive vehicles on public roadways, travel to remote areas within the field division is necessary to perform the requirements of this position.


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: 10/26/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


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 When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:


Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


Department of Water Resources
Mailing Address
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079


Sacramento , CA 95812


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Department of Water Resources
Submit in Person
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor


Sacramento , CA 95814


08:00 AM - 04:30 PM


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 required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


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:

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to evaluate complex documents
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to make effective presentations to management and the public
• The ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines in a timely manner; the ability to independently conduct research and analysis; the ability to work with staff at all levels in the organization, outside agencies and the public; and the ability to independently organize/prioritize workload to meet demands are necessary for this position.
• Proficient in the use of various computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications and be willing to learn new technological tools and to incorporate them in daily tasks.
• Be reliable, punctual, and willing to work a fixed schedule
• Be self-motivated and have good work
• Interpersonal skills: The ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively and productively, in a team atmosphere with colleagues having different disciplinary backgrounds
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting and applying various guidance documents, government codes, regulations, laws, statutes, rules, and authoritative directives.
• Experience with Human Resources and confidential work
• Writing skills including knowledge of grammar, spelling & punctuation.
• Experience writing meeting minutes
• Demonstrate the ability to be accountable.
• Experience with SAP (or similar) and MS Office Suite

Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.


Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .


Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Veronica Lopez
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
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Special Instructions


To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) Cover Letter, and Resume. Please reference SAP Position # 50043977 and Job Control # 535134 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.


The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.


Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.


Click here to complete DWR's Recruitment Survey . This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.


Examination/Assessment


For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To learn more about how to get a State job, click here .

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.


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ANALYST II

ANALYST I


Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.