SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

Job Description and Duties This position is eligible to telework up to one (1) day a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. This is subject to change based on operational need and/or future return to office orders. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Excellence in the Business of Government! Come join a team that creates: • A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship. • A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes. • An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department. Under general direction of the Supervisor I, the Senior Personnel Specialist (Sr. PS) assumes primary responsibility for personnel management activities, programs, documents, and records within DGS. Works in a team environment, responsible for using a high degree of judgment in resolving difficult personnel problems and making independent decisions. The Sr. PS will perform the following various duties utilizing the Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Benefits Administration Manual (BAM), State Controller's Office (SCO) Payroll Procedures Manual (PPM) and Personnel Action Manual (PAM), in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, bargaining contracts and control agencies. This is a re-advertisement. If you have previously applied, you may still be considered, and there is no need to reapply. Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at DGS, please reach out to our recruitment team; we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at DGSRecruitment@dgs.ca.gov. Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job. Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Click here to take the survey! You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include employment dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. License and Certification numbers included on the STD 678 must include issue date and expiration date. Failure to indicate issue and expiration dates will result in disqualification. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the STD 678 (State Application). Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. • Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. 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: • Flexible and willing to learn and thrive in an environment of change• Outstanding customer services skills• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines• Ability to organize research, summarize and convey concepts in a consistent, sensible and approachable manner without loss of technical integrity• Ability to anticipate problems or difficulties and propose solutions• Experience in Personnel Transactions• Knowledge of the process, preparing and collection of Accounts Receivables Statement of Qualifications All interested applicants are required to submit a completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with the application. The SOQ must be typed in 12-point Arial font, no more than two (2) pages, and single spaced. Your SOQ must be titled "Statement of Qualifications - RPA 31042". Please provide a response to the questions below. A Resume or Cover Letter does not substitute for the SOQ. 1. Describe your experience and education as it relates to this position.