**Limited Term/12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent** ALL HIRES ARE SUBJECT TO HIRING FREEZE AND/OR BUDGET APPROVAL Under the general supervision of the Personnel Supervisor I, the Personnel Specialist (PS) is responsible for personnel transactions and maintenance of personnel records necessary to facilitate the appointment, pay, and separation of employees for Folsom State Prison (FSP). These transactions must be completed in accordance with State laws, Bargaining Unit provisions, and departmental rules and regulations. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions This position works ' outside the walls' at Folsom State Prison ; although, from time to time, may be required to go ' behind the walls ' for deliveries , meetings, etc. *If you are not comfortable working around inmates, please do not submit an application* Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #: JC-456593 Position #(s): 071-###-####-XXX Working Title: Personnel Specialist - Folsom State Prison Classification: PERSONNEL SPECIALIST $3,913.00 - $4,897.00 A $4,497.00 - $5,638.00 B $4,659.00 - $5,833.00 C $5,033.00 - $6,299.00 D # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: In Office Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Work Shift: 8:00AM-4:00PM Work Week: Monday-Friday
Department Information Vision We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Mission To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department. CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities. Commitment to California Model CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community. Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation's largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for theirsuccessful reintegration into our communities Department Website:
Special Requirements Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
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: 11/23/2024 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). 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: Folsom State Prison Postal Attn: Personnel- Ashley Perrigo-Jimenez P.O. Box 910 Folsom , CA 95763 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Folsom State Prison Drop-Off Personnel- Ashley Perrigo-Jimenez 300 Prison Road Folsom , CA 95630 08:00 AM - 04:00 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 - A Statement of Qualifications is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below may be rejected for being incomplete and may not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications section below for specific requirements.
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: Current office methods, procedures, equipment, and basic math principles. Knowledge of personnel experence including; processing payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and bargaining contracts. Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Benefits Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
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: Ashley Perrigo-Jimenez (916) ###-#### ext: 3024 ...@cdcr.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Cory Conway (916) ###-#### ext: 4742 ...@cdcr.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 OFFICE (916) ###-#### ...@cdcr.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-###-#### (TTY), 1-800-###-#### (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
EXAM/ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION THIS EXAM/ASSESSMENT IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ~ PLEASE SEE BELOW LINKS FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO BECOME ELIGIBLE: Please ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications before applying for this exam/assessment (located above under 'Minimum Requirements'). If you take the exam and do not meet the MQ's, you may be subjected to disciplinary action and/or be barred from future examinations within the State of California . ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION Applications received with inaccurate information or without the following information will be considered incomplete and may not be considered for an interview: to and from dates (month/day/year), hours worked per week, civil service classifications or private sector job titles, supervisor name and phone number, and duties performed. Applications that are 'blank' or with see resume in place of duties performed are not acceptable. Please note: Main communication for this position will be through email . Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application and CalCareers profile. It is the applicants' responsibility to check their email inbox, to include junk emails, for any correspondences regarding their application status.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is being required to obtain information regarding each applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities as related to this position. Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below may be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Additionally, resumes, cover letters, and all other materials will not be considered as response to the SOQ. The completed SOQ must follow this format: No more than two pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, on a blank, standard letter-size, piece of paper. Your document needs to be titled Statement of Qualifications and contain your full name on all pages. Prepare the SOQ as a narrative discussion describing how your skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify you for the position. Please refer to the Class Specifications and Duty Statement for more information on job specifics. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
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.