PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

Personnel Specialist

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

$4,030.00 - $6,488.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/1/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Job Save Job

Job Description and Duties

For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Supervisor I Austin Nobles by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. This position is located in Redding, CA.

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

Working Conditions

May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays to complete duties.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536511

Position #(s): 541-213-1303-003

Working Title: Personnel Specialist

Classification: PERSONNEL SPECIALIST $4,030.00 - $5,044.00 A $4,632.00 - $5,807.00 B $4,799.00 - $6,008.00 C $5,184.00 - $6,488.00 D New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Shasta County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Shasta-Trinity Unit

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

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: 11/1/2026

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 Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring Attn: SHU - Personnel Specialist 135 Ridgway Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring Attn: SHU - Personnel Specialist 135 Ridgway Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401 08:00 AM - 05:00 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 - Complete an Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). The form may be found here: Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299)

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:

Must have the ability to think logically, multitask, and apply laws, rules, regulations, and bargaining contract provisions concerning personnel transactions; independently interpret and use reference material; give and follow directions; gather data; design and prepare tables, spreadsheets, and charts; advise employees of their rights; consult with supervisors on alternative actions which they may take on various transaction situations; communicate effectively; operate a computer keyboard/terminal; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with those contacted during the course of the work; organize and prioritize work; create/draft correspondence; maintain personnel records. Ability to work under pressure is strongly desired.

Benefits

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

Employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials, which can be found by searching by bargaining unit, classification, or on the Pay Differentials Library website. This classification is eligible for the following pay differential: ANNUAL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PAY DIFFERENTIAL

• twelve (12) consecutive qualifying pay periods shall be eligible for an annual $2400 recruitment and retention pay differential
• twenty-four (24) consecutive qualifying pay periods shall be eligible for an annual $3000 recruitment and retention pay differential
• thirty-six (36) consecutive qualifying pay periods shall be eligible for an annual $3600 recruitment and retention pay differential
• forty-eight (48) consecutive qualifying pay periods shall be eligible for an annual $4800 recruitment and retention pay differential

The differentials are payable thirty (30) days following the completion of the qualifying pay periods. No employee shall be eligible for this bonus if they have not completed at least 12 qualifying pay periods. If an employee terminates, transfers out of an eligible class, or is discharged prior to completing the twelve (12) consecutive pay periods, there will be no pro rata payment for those months.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact: Northern Region Hiring View phone number on click.appcast.io

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 Accommodation