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:
A successful Personnel Specialist can communicate with people from different backgrounds and education levels. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field are preferred. The following skills are essential to getting the job done: human resources expertise, administrative skills, computer skills, customer service, interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, and data entry.
Duties will be assigned commensurate with the level the position is filled.
Special Qualifications: Familiarity with automated systems and open to using online platforms and programs (e.g., SharePoint, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and TeamViewer).
ELIGIBILITY: Individuals on the Personnel Specialist eligible list may apply. Current or former State employees with transfer or reinstatement rights at the Personnel Specialist level may also apply. (Please note that in order to be eligible to transfer or reinstatement, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications of the Personnel Specialist classification.) Applicants must clearly indicate the basis of their eligibility, including SROA, surplus, transfer, re-employment status, or list eligibility in the Examination/Job Title section on the CA State Application (std678).