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Base pay range Job Posting: Personnel Specialist
Department of Transportation
JC-496879
Personnel Specialist
PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
$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: 11/7/2025
Application Methods
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Print Job
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Job Description and Duties Looking for a job that you can feel passionate about? The Office of Transactions Services (OTS) is seeking hard‑working, resourceful, enthusiastic individuals committed to achieving excellence to work in a fast‑paced environment while delivering quality customer service. The Personnel Specialist (PS) ensures our workforce is paid timely by documenting, reviewing, and completing payroll, personnel, benefit, and leave transactions, while applying related laws, rules, and policies, and meeting deadlines.
Under close supervision of the Personnel Supervisor I at the entry level and general supervision at the journey and advanced levels, the PS applies state laws, departmental rules and regulations, and bargaining unit provisions pertaining to a variety of payroll and personnel transactions. The PS is responsible for processing appointments, separations, payroll, and benefits for California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) employees and related personnel transactions functions. All duties require effective communication and excellent customer service with internal staff, employees, and control agencies.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Personnel Specialist exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click CalCareers and search by typing in the classification title.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
Please take this 1‑minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job: https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G
Additional video: https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI
PARF 22-6-032 JC#496879
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions Position located at 1727 30th Street, Sacramento 95816.
Work in a climate‑controlled office under artificial light. Due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.
This position may be eligible for telework. Telework amount is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Employees are expected to report to the worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers the employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Minimum Requirements
PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #: JC-496879
Position #: 702-008-1303-XXX
Working Title: Personnel Specialist
Classification: PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
Salary ranges: 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
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12‑point Arial font.
What skill or experience do you possess that would make you successful in performing the Personnel Specialist duties?
Describe your work experience which demonstrates your ability to manage your work assignments in a fast‑paced environment while evaluating project priority deadlines.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Final Filing Date: 11/7/2025
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 Www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When Submitting Your Application In Hard Copy, a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included.
Address for Mailing Application Packages
Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages
Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Desirable Qualifications
Experience working in a fast‑paced environment, ability to organize/prioritize workload to meet demands and adapt to ongoing change
Be self‑motivated to ensure payroll and personnel transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner
Human Resources and/or timekeeping experience
Ability to apply and interpret State and Federal laws, rules, policies, procedures and Collective Bargaining contracts
Experience that demonstrates knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access
Ability to work as part of a team and individually with minimal supervision
Ability to work cooperatively with others and provide the highest level of customer service in all situations
Ability to work under pressure and to perform multiple tasks with precision
Attentive to detail and problem‑solving skills
Ability to handle challenging interpersonal interactions with tact and diplomacy
Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Karlee Wootan (279) 234-2438 karlee.wootan@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Lorna Prater (279) 234-2694 Lorna.Prater@dot.ca.gov
Reasonable Accommodations can be requested to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
EEO Contact Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 TTY, 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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.
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Pay found in job post Retrieved from the description.
Base pay range Job Posting: Personnel Specialist
Department of Transportation
JC-496879
Personnel Specialist
PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
$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: 11/7/2025
Application Methods
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Print Job
Save Job
Job Description and Duties Looking for a job that you can feel passionate about? The Office of Transactions Services (OTS) is seeking hard‑working, resourceful, enthusiastic individuals committed to achieving excellence to work in a fast‑paced environment while delivering quality customer service. The Personnel Specialist (PS) ensures our workforce is paid timely by documenting, reviewing, and completing payroll, personnel, benefit, and leave transactions, while applying related laws, rules, and policies, and meeting deadlines.
Under close supervision of the Personnel Supervisor I at the entry level and general supervision at the journey and advanced levels, the PS applies state laws, departmental rules and regulations, and bargaining unit provisions pertaining to a variety of payroll and personnel transactions. The PS is responsible for processing appointments, separations, payroll, and benefits for California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) employees and related personnel transactions functions. All duties require effective communication and excellent customer service with internal staff, employees, and control agencies.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Personnel Specialist exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click CalCareers and search by typing in the classification title.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
Please take this 1‑minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job: https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G
Additional video: https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI
PARF 22-6-032 JC#496879
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions Position located at 1727 30th Street, Sacramento 95816.
Work in a climate‑controlled office under artificial light. Due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.
This position may be eligible for telework. Telework amount is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Employees are expected to report to the worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers the employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Minimum Requirements
PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #: JC-496879
Position #: 702-008-1303-XXX
Working Title: Personnel Specialist
Classification: PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
Salary ranges: 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
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12‑point Arial font.
What skill or experience do you possess that would make you successful in performing the Personnel Specialist duties?
Describe your work experience which demonstrates your ability to manage your work assignments in a fast‑paced environment while evaluating project priority deadlines.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Final Filing Date: 11/7/2025
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 Www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When Submitting Your Application In Hard Copy, a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included.
Address for Mailing Application Packages
Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages
Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Desirable Qualifications
Experience working in a fast‑paced environment, ability to organize/prioritize workload to meet demands and adapt to ongoing change
Be self‑motivated to ensure payroll and personnel transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner
Human Resources and/or timekeeping experience
Ability to apply and interpret State and Federal laws, rules, policies, procedures and Collective Bargaining contracts
Experience that demonstrates knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access
Ability to work as part of a team and individually with minimal supervision
Ability to work cooperatively with others and provide the highest level of customer service in all situations
Ability to work under pressure and to perform multiple tasks with precision
Attentive to detail and problem‑solving skills
Ability to handle challenging interpersonal interactions with tact and diplomacy
Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Karlee Wootan (279) 234-2438 karlee.wootan@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Lorna Prater (279) 234-2694 Lorna.Prater@dot.ca.gov
Reasonable Accommodations can be requested to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
EEO Contact Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 TTY, 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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.
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