State of California
Chief, Personnel/Payroll Services Division (PPSD), CEA Level B
State of California, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
This is a reposting from August 2025. If you are interested in the position, please resubmit your application.
The PPSD Chief's responsibilities include the maintenance and integrity of the state's employment records and payroll for approximately 300,000 employees, comprised of all Civil Service/Exempt employees in more than 150 departments, plus California State University (CSU) employees at 23 campuses, elected officials, judges, and legislators. The PPSD Chief ensures the issuance of a variety of payments, and adjustments (current and retroactive) to active State employees, meet the requirements of the 34 Civil Service and CSU bargaining units as well as implementation of newly legislated mandates. The PPSD Chief leads and empowers team members in gap analysis, project portfolio management, addressing and removing obstacles and strategically balancing all projects within the division, for optimal sequencing and successful implementation.
Additionally, and because of the sensitivities associated with this program, individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must be able to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the California Department of Human Resources, Department of Finance, State Personnel Board, Department of General Services, CSU Chancellor's Office and California Public Employees' Retirement System. The PPSD Chief is also responsible for communicating, educating and providing outreach to all state agencies/departments' human resource offices.
With direction provided by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Personnel & Payroll Services Division (PPSD) Chief is responsible for the administration, coordination, development and evaluation of personnel and payroll services to ensure that the Controller's constitutional and statutory responsibility to administer California's Personnel and Payroll Systems' obligations are met, by directing the work of subordinate section managers.
Specific duties include: (Candidates must perform the following funtions with or without reasonable accommodations)
With a high level of independence of action, ensure that the assignments and tasks of subordinate managers meet and further the constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the State Controller, as the State of California's Chief Fiscal Officer; Provide expert consultative services to the State Controller, the Governor's Office, the Legislature, the Chancellor's Office, and other governmental agencies on matters related to the State of California's human resources and personnel/payroll systems; Ensure that subordinate managers, through their organizations and staff, develop, review, and adopt policies and procedures that are consistent with the State Controller's constitutional and statutory obligations. Recommend resolution of the most sensitive and/or complex issues to the CAO; Seek ways to proactively improve processes and outcomes, develop solutions that are aligned and consistent with payroll administration best practices and implement change based on proven change management techniques; Represent the Controller with other control agencies such as the Dept of Finance, the Chancellor's Office, the California Dept of Human Resources as well as others; serve on high-level policy-making committees affecting state HR management programs and operations; When required, represent the State Controller's Office before budget committees and/or legislative bodies; Function as a member of the Senior Executive level staff, providing policy input/direction, and implementation in terms of personnel and payroll issues. If you have questions on this recruitment, or need additional information about the position itself, you can reach out to: SCO.PPSD@byersgroupca.com .
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
C. E. A. Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-491144
Position #(s): 051-220-7500-003
Working Title: Chief, Personnel/Payroll Services Division (PPSD), CEA Level B
Classification: C. E. A. $14,032.00 - $16,748.00 B Salary Competitive and Commensurate with experience. New to state salary statement referenced does not apply to CEA appointment. 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: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Facility: Personnel/Payroll Services Division
Department Information
The State Controller's Office is currently recruiting for an individual who thrives in the midst of challenges; someone who exudes leadership; result-oriented; a talent manager; a visionary; and strategic thinker. The position will function in the capacity of Chief, PPSD, with the responsibility of leading the division through an exciting period of time; one in which new technologies are being investigated and business process reengineering is the norm.
The position is responsible for managing and directing subordinate managers and staff in the continuous and uninterrupted statewide operations of SCO's legacy Uniform State Payroll System (USPS), SCOConnect: Cal Employee Connect Employee Self Service Portal and ConnectHR Administrative Portal, leave accounting, travel reimbursement, and other critical statewide programs and systems.
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Special Requirements
A resume is required. A cover letter is required. A Statement of Qualifications is required.
Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ as instructed may be eliminated from the examination/hiring process.
Please limit your SOQ to a maximum of 3 pages, single spaced, 12-point Arial, and 1 inch margins. The SOQ should be numbered in the same order as the Statement of Qualifications questions below. Your SOQ must provide responses and specific examples for each item listed below to be considered for the position:
1. Provide a brief summary of your knowledge and/or experience as it relates to California State Government, its budgeting process, and the impact to civil service employment.
2. Describe your experience, and the number of years engaged in, organizing and managing a mandated program, and the nature of its complexity (i.e. sensitivity to Legislative scrutiny, or public perception). The response must be high-level, but specific enough to provide the general nature of the services provided and your involvement in the oversight.
3. Please describe your involvement or experience with the implementation of change-management. What challenges did you experience, and how were they addressed?
4. Please describe an instance when you were required to solicit support of executive leadership to pursue a program solution or discuss jurisdictional/control authority over a problem. Include in your response the item/issue, a high-level overview, and the outcome.
5. In your statement of qualification, please provide an example of your experience providing leadership over an enterprise-wide implementation, and your specific involvement with setting directions and/or establishing parameters by which the implementation was to occur. Please included whether your efforts were successful or not.
Application Instructions 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: Until Filled Who May Apply Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
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. 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:
State Controller's Office Human Resources Attn: Kelli Simpkin (PPSD Chief Exam) 300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Controller's Office Human Resources Kelli Simpkin (PPSD Chief Exam) 300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814 Applications must be received in the Human Resources office by 5 pm on the final filing date 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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. Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section for instructions. Other - Cover letter is required for this position. 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.
Examination Qualification Requirements
All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
General Qualifications State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others. Knowledge and Abilities Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
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:
Detailed knowledge of the State Controller's constitutional and statutory responsibilities as the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State of California and a member of boards and commissions, as they pertain to personnel and payroll services; A functional knowledge of California State Government processes; Established experience interacting with various levels of government (i.e., Governor's Office, California State Legislature, California Department of Human Resources, Department of Finance, Chancellor's Office, etc.); Working knowledge of Personnel and Payroll Services administration for the State of California. Demonstrated ability to operate in a complex environment, leveraging internal and external partners to meet the needs of the Human Resources Community; Strong facilitation, consultation, relationship-building, influence, negotiation skills, and project management skills; and Demonstrated implementation and execution ability.
Examination Information
The examination process will consist of an application screening process using predetermined evaluation criteria. Qualified applicants will receive a rating correspondent with their expressed experience and personal qualifications commensurate to the knowledge and abilities of the classification as well as the desirable qualifications indicated on this posting.
For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out their STD. 678 application. List all managerial experience relevant to the knowledge and abilities and desirable qualifications shown in this announcement, even if that experience goes beyond the seven-year limit printed on the application.
Supplementary information may also be accepted (e.g., a resume, etc.); however, it will not take the place of the information on your STD. 678 application. STD. 678 applications solely referring to the resume for information (i.e., "See Resume") will be eliminated from the examination process and will not be scored.
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
Special Testing Arrangements
If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information 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. Human Resources Contact: Kelli Simpkin (916) 322-7368
Hiring Unit Contact: Brett Byers (323) 403-8279 brett@byersgroupca.com
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 Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: SCO EEO Office (916) 324-2223
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.
Cut-Off Dates The cut-off dates for this examination will occur on 9/18/2025, 10/2/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/31/2025, and 11/14/2025. Additional cut-off dates will be added as needed.
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.
The PPSD Chief's responsibilities include the maintenance and integrity of the state's employment records and payroll for approximately 300,000 employees, comprised of all Civil Service/Exempt employees in more than 150 departments, plus California State University (CSU) employees at 23 campuses, elected officials, judges, and legislators. The PPSD Chief ensures the issuance of a variety of payments, and adjustments (current and retroactive) to active State employees, meet the requirements of the 34 Civil Service and CSU bargaining units as well as implementation of newly legislated mandates. The PPSD Chief leads and empowers team members in gap analysis, project portfolio management, addressing and removing obstacles and strategically balancing all projects within the division, for optimal sequencing and successful implementation.
Additionally, and because of the sensitivities associated with this program, individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must be able to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the California Department of Human Resources, Department of Finance, State Personnel Board, Department of General Services, CSU Chancellor's Office and California Public Employees' Retirement System. The PPSD Chief is also responsible for communicating, educating and providing outreach to all state agencies/departments' human resource offices.
With direction provided by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Personnel & Payroll Services Division (PPSD) Chief is responsible for the administration, coordination, development and evaluation of personnel and payroll services to ensure that the Controller's constitutional and statutory responsibility to administer California's Personnel and Payroll Systems' obligations are met, by directing the work of subordinate section managers.
Specific duties include: (Candidates must perform the following funtions with or without reasonable accommodations)
With a high level of independence of action, ensure that the assignments and tasks of subordinate managers meet and further the constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the State Controller, as the State of California's Chief Fiscal Officer; Provide expert consultative services to the State Controller, the Governor's Office, the Legislature, the Chancellor's Office, and other governmental agencies on matters related to the State of California's human resources and personnel/payroll systems; Ensure that subordinate managers, through their organizations and staff, develop, review, and adopt policies and procedures that are consistent with the State Controller's constitutional and statutory obligations. Recommend resolution of the most sensitive and/or complex issues to the CAO; Seek ways to proactively improve processes and outcomes, develop solutions that are aligned and consistent with payroll administration best practices and implement change based on proven change management techniques; Represent the Controller with other control agencies such as the Dept of Finance, the Chancellor's Office, the California Dept of Human Resources as well as others; serve on high-level policy-making committees affecting state HR management programs and operations; When required, represent the State Controller's Office before budget committees and/or legislative bodies; Function as a member of the Senior Executive level staff, providing policy input/direction, and implementation in terms of personnel and payroll issues. If you have questions on this recruitment, or need additional information about the position itself, you can reach out to: SCO.PPSD@byersgroupca.com .
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
C. E. A. Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-491144
Position #(s): 051-220-7500-003
Working Title: Chief, Personnel/Payroll Services Division (PPSD), CEA Level B
Classification: C. E. A. $14,032.00 - $16,748.00 B Salary Competitive and Commensurate with experience. New to state salary statement referenced does not apply to CEA appointment. 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: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Facility: Personnel/Payroll Services Division
Department Information
The State Controller's Office is currently recruiting for an individual who thrives in the midst of challenges; someone who exudes leadership; result-oriented; a talent manager; a visionary; and strategic thinker. The position will function in the capacity of Chief, PPSD, with the responsibility of leading the division through an exciting period of time; one in which new technologies are being investigated and business process reengineering is the norm.
The position is responsible for managing and directing subordinate managers and staff in the continuous and uninterrupted statewide operations of SCO's legacy Uniform State Payroll System (USPS), SCOConnect: Cal Employee Connect Employee Self Service Portal and ConnectHR Administrative Portal, leave accounting, travel reimbursement, and other critical statewide programs and systems.
Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives!
Visit our website to learn more about the State Controller's Office.
How did you hear about us? Take our survey!
Special Requirements
A resume is required. A cover letter is required. A Statement of Qualifications is required.
Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ as instructed may be eliminated from the examination/hiring process.
Please limit your SOQ to a maximum of 3 pages, single spaced, 12-point Arial, and 1 inch margins. The SOQ should be numbered in the same order as the Statement of Qualifications questions below. Your SOQ must provide responses and specific examples for each item listed below to be considered for the position:
1. Provide a brief summary of your knowledge and/or experience as it relates to California State Government, its budgeting process, and the impact to civil service employment.
2. Describe your experience, and the number of years engaged in, organizing and managing a mandated program, and the nature of its complexity (i.e. sensitivity to Legislative scrutiny, or public perception). The response must be high-level, but specific enough to provide the general nature of the services provided and your involvement in the oversight.
3. Please describe your involvement or experience with the implementation of change-management. What challenges did you experience, and how were they addressed?
4. Please describe an instance when you were required to solicit support of executive leadership to pursue a program solution or discuss jurisdictional/control authority over a problem. Include in your response the item/issue, a high-level overview, and the outcome.
5. In your statement of qualification, please provide an example of your experience providing leadership over an enterprise-wide implementation, and your specific involvement with setting directions and/or establishing parameters by which the implementation was to occur. Please included whether your efforts were successful or not.
Application Instructions 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: Until Filled Who May Apply Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
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. 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:
State Controller's Office Human Resources Attn: Kelli Simpkin (PPSD Chief Exam) 300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Controller's Office Human Resources Kelli Simpkin (PPSD Chief Exam) 300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814 Applications must be received in the Human Resources office by 5 pm on the final filing date 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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. Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section for instructions. Other - Cover letter is required for this position. 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.
Examination Qualification Requirements
All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
General Qualifications State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others. Knowledge and Abilities Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
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:
Detailed knowledge of the State Controller's constitutional and statutory responsibilities as the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State of California and a member of boards and commissions, as they pertain to personnel and payroll services; A functional knowledge of California State Government processes; Established experience interacting with various levels of government (i.e., Governor's Office, California State Legislature, California Department of Human Resources, Department of Finance, Chancellor's Office, etc.); Working knowledge of Personnel and Payroll Services administration for the State of California. Demonstrated ability to operate in a complex environment, leveraging internal and external partners to meet the needs of the Human Resources Community; Strong facilitation, consultation, relationship-building, influence, negotiation skills, and project management skills; and Demonstrated implementation and execution ability.
Examination Information
The examination process will consist of an application screening process using predetermined evaluation criteria. Qualified applicants will receive a rating correspondent with their expressed experience and personal qualifications commensurate to the knowledge and abilities of the classification as well as the desirable qualifications indicated on this posting.
For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out their STD. 678 application. List all managerial experience relevant to the knowledge and abilities and desirable qualifications shown in this announcement, even if that experience goes beyond the seven-year limit printed on the application.
Supplementary information may also be accepted (e.g., a resume, etc.); however, it will not take the place of the information on your STD. 678 application. STD. 678 applications solely referring to the resume for information (i.e., "See Resume") will be eliminated from the examination process and will not be scored.
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
Special Testing Arrangements
If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information 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. Human Resources Contact: Kelli Simpkin (916) 322-7368
Hiring Unit Contact: Brett Byers (323) 403-8279 brett@byersgroupca.com
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 Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: SCO EEO Office (916) 324-2223
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.
Cut-Off Dates The cut-off dates for this examination will occur on 9/18/2025, 10/2/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/31/2025, and 11/14/2025. Additional cut-off dates will be added as needed.
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.