PERSONNEL SPECIALIST (00101303)

Job Description and Duties

To obtain list eligibility for this classification, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Personnel Specialist Exam.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

**CDCR Employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

** Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

*Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Department Website:

Calipatria State Prison

Hiring and Recruitment Unit

P O Box 5001 / 7018 Blair Road

Calipatria, CA 92233

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View email address on calcareers.ca.gov

Calipatria State Prison is located in sunny southern California, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes south of Palms Springs and 2 hours and 20 minutes east of San Diego.  

Free parking is available.

•Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.

· Travel may be required

· Occasional overtime may be required

Special Requirements

**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 meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will 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 State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

**Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

** When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

** CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment

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:

*Shall create and promote inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and personal experiences

• Excellent attendance, dependability, work ethic and ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs and the ability to learn and utilize applicable computer systems.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and organizational skills, with the ability to think logically and effectivley multitask.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with the ability to perform accurate calculations, analyze numerical information, and identify discrepancies.
• Ability to idependently interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, bargaining contract provisions and reference material concerning personnel transactions.
• Ability to understand, follow and provide clear verbal and written instructions and direction.

Benefits

**Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)

website, , and the CalPERS website, .                                                                                                

**Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .

**Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

**Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at

**This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

This classification offers a retention bonus. E mployees who are employed at Calipatria State Prison for 12 consecutive, qualifying pay periods, will receive an annual $2,600 recruitment and retention bonus.   

In addition, this classification is eligible for an annual recruitment and retention bonus of $2,400 after completion of 12 months in the classification, $3,000 after completion of 24 months in the classification, $3;600 after completion of 36 months in the classification, and $4,800 after completion of 48 months in the classification.

Additional Application Requirements

Applicants are highly encouraged to apply online.

Application must be accurate, complete, detailed and must have a valid email address . Primary form of contact will be made via email . Incomplete applications will be screened out.

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 -
  A Statement of Qualifications is required, Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. The SOQ must be typed, single-spaced, no more than 2 pages in length, include your name, 12-point font Arial, Word DOC.
  1. Please describe a situation where you had to address a complex issue with a dissatisfied customer. What issue did you encounter? What steps did you take? What was the result?
  2. Please describe a situation where you were responsible for interpreting and applying a law, rule, policy, procedure or barganing agreement to resolve a work-related issue. What was the situation? What resources or reference material did you use to determine the appropriate course of action? what was the outcome