Personnel Specialist

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. Position Details Working Title: Personnel Specialist Classification: PERSONNEL SPECIALIST Salary Range: A: $4,030.00 – $5,044.00 ; B: $4,632.00 – $5,807.00 ; C: $4,799.00 – $6,008.00 ; D: $5,184.00 – $6,488.00 Number of Positions: 1 Work Location: Placer County (Auburn, CA) Telework: In Office Job Type: 12‑Month Limited Term – Full Time Facility: Nevada‑Yuba‑Placer Unit Department Information The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization employs nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. Job Description and Duties For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Supervisor Megan Durand at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. This limited‑term position may be extended to a permanent appointment. Additional details are provided in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements The incumbent must be able to think logically, multitask, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and bargaining unit contracts, consult with supervisors, work under pressure, and communicate effectively. Application Instructions To apply, submit a complete application package electronically through the CalCareer Account at The final filing date is 6/2/2026. All required documents must be received or postmarked by this date. Eligibility Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). Eligible candidates include those currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, SROA or Surplus eligibility, and other eligible persons. SROA and Surplus candidates receive priority. Required Application Package Documents State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (if not applying electronically) or the Electronic State Employment Application. Resume. Authorization to Release Information Form (PO‑299). Statement of Qualifications (SOQ): two pages, single‑spaced, Arial 12‑point font, listing responses to the following prompts: Describe your experience and how it will benefit CAL FIRE. Explain how you prioritize multiple tasks and remain organized under pressure. Describe a situation where you overcame an obstacle creatively. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)