Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for a job that you can feel passionate about? The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) 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 the general direction of the Staff Services Manager (SSM) I, the Personnel Specialist is responsible for the personnel and payroll transactions, benefits, and leave accounting of an assigned roster of approximately 280+ employees.

The employees on the roster are in a variety of bargaining units, as well as excluded employees.

The Personnel Specialist will be responsible for interpreting and applying personnel-related laws, rules, regulations, policies, and Memorandum of Understanding and performing salary determinations. The incumbent is expected to become increasingly independent consistent with training and on-the-job experience.

CalRecycle has adopted telework for employees who can effectively perform their essential work functions remotely. After an initial in-office training period, this position may allow for some telework opportunities under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need.

Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position's designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.

Per CalHR, the Personnel Specialist position is eligible for an annual recruitment and retention bonus, payable upon meeting the designated criteria as stated in Pay Differential 240.

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

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need.

Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position's designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-431649

Position #(s):

835-172-1303-XXX

Working Title:

Benefits and Payroll Specialist

Classification:

PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

$3,799.00 - $4,754.00 A

$4,366.00 - $5,474.00 B

$4,523.00 - $5,663.00 C

$4,886.00 - $6,116.00 D

of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) brings together the state's recycling and waste management programs to move the state towards a circular economy that reduces waste and reuses all materials.

Through landmark initiatives like the Integrated Waste Management Act and Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, California works toward a society that uses less, recycles more, and takes resource conservation to higher and higher levels.

CalRecycle's Mission: Protecting California's environment and climate for the health and prosperity of future generations through the reduction, reuse and recycling of California resources, environmental education, disaster recovery and the transition from a disposable to a fully circular economy.

CalRecycle values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect the environment and preserve resources by empowering Californians to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Join CalRecycle to improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov

Special Requirements

When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate Position #835-172-1303-XXX in the "Job Title(s)" section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.

If you would like to use education in conjunction with experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications, you must attach a copy of your degree and/or transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

• We encourage applicants to apply electronically.

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: 5/28/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 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:

Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery

Attn: Human Resources JC-431649

P.O. Box 4025, MS 19A

Sacramento, CA 95812-4025

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery

Human Resources JC-431649

P.O. Box 4025, MS 19A

Sacramento, CA 95812-4025

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications section below.

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:

1.General Human Resources Experience

2.General Personnel and Payroll Experience

3.General Timekeeping and Leave Processing Experience

4.General Benefits Processing Experience

5.Customer Service Experience

6.Experience interpreting and applying personnel-related laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

7.Computer experience (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, etc.)

Benefits

In addition to a compelling vision for California, CalRecycle offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR's website at http://calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

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 position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Human Resources JC-431649

(916) 341-6646

Careers@calrecycle.ca.gov

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:

EEO Officer

(916) 341-6660

EEO@calrecycle.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.

Statement of Qualifications

Candidates are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to completing an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678). The SOQ serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and should be no longer than one page, using no smaller than a 12-point size font. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an appropriate SOQ will not be considered for an interview.

When responding to the Statement of Qualifications, applicants must follow these guidelines:

• Applicants must answer the questions listed below in numerical order.

• SOQ shall not exceed one (1) page in length and should be single-spaced, using no smaller than a 12-point size font.

• The document shall be titled "Statement of Qualifications" and your full name.

• When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and/or training.

• Responses are to be clear, concise, and complete.

1.Describe your experience working in a fast-paced environment and your ability to organize/prioritize your workload to meet demands and adapt to ongoing change.

2.Please describe how you would handle a situation where you were unable to fulfill a customer request while still providing excellent customer service.

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.