Job Posting: Senior Personnel Specialist

California Victim Compensation Board

JC-513233
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Senior Personnel Specialist
SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

$5,663.00 - $7,097.00 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: 4/7/2026

Job Description and Duties

Join our dynamic and highly skilled Human Resources Unit (HRU) as a Senior Personnel Specialist.  This position plays a vital role in the processing of all aspects of personnel transactions.  This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by serving as a Subject Matter Expert in the area of Transactions.  If you are passionate about human resources and providing exceptional services, come be a part of our dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of our employees.

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor II, the Senior Personnel Specialist (Sr. PS) is responsible for performing the most difficult, complex, sensitive, and highly technical assignments relating to all aspects of personnel transactions including but not limited to payroll, time and attendance reporting, appointments, separations, benefits, position control, workers’ compensation, and exempt pay. The incumbent is responsible for the research and resolution of the most complex issues (including payroll, disability, audits, retirement, benefits, etc.); provides technical support to customers; independently performs assignments involving a diverse range of tasks; and is required to act in a lead capacity. The incumbent will ensure transactions are processed in compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, policies, and bargaining unit contracts.

This position is eligible for remote-centered hybrid telework, reporting in the office two days a week.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-513233
Position #(s):
040-450-1317-002
Working Title:
Senior Personnel Specialist
Classification:
SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
$5,663.00 - $7,097.00 A
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:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
Supervisor Discretion
Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is a state program dedicated to providing financial assistance to victims of crime and help them restore their lives. At CalVCB, we work to reduce the impact of crime of victims’ lives. We reimburse crime-related expenses, connect victims with services and support, and do all we can to inform and empower victims.

 

The CalVCB is a special funded department under the direction of the Government Operations Agency.  If your goal is to make a difference in a small, compassionate agency, this is the job for you.  We value diversity and inclusion, facilitate, and support employee recognition, and actively promote career development.  If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse workforce where you have a sense of accomplishment and purpose, CalVCB invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.  

 

Our Mission: CalVCB is a trusted partner in providing restorative financial assistance to victims of crime.

 

Our Vision: CalVCB helps victims of crime restore their lives.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement: CalVCB is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of California, and to creating a work environment in which all employees are valued, included, and empowered.

Department Website: https://www.victims.ca.gov

Special Requirements

A completed and detailed State application must be received in the Human Resources Unit or postmarked by the final filing date and include the following:

  • On the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) enter the Job Control Number and Position Title in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” Section.
  • Cover Letters, Resumes, Statement of Qualifications, etc. DO NOT replace the required Examination/Employment Application STD. 678.
  • For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants MUST include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions/duties, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY).  Application packages without this information may be disqualified and/or will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
  • Do not include your Social Security Number, method of eligibility, or LEAP information in your application package.
  • If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Please utilize the following link to view approved agencies: Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635) (ca.gov)

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: 4/7/2026

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:

California Victim Compensation Board
Trisha Lawson
Attn: RPA 26-074 Trisha Lawson
PO Box 48
Sacramento, CA 95812-0048

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

California Victim Compensation Board
Drop-Off App Address
RPA 26-074 Trisha Lawson
400 R Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
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.
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:
  • Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and bargaining contract provisions affecting personnel record keeping, personnel transactions, payroll, and certification processes used in State departments.
  • Experience working directly in a Human Resources office processing highly confidential information related to employees’ employment history, payroll, health, and dental benefits, maintaining leave balances, garnishments and accounts receivables.
  • Knowledge and experience in Position Control.
  • Knowledge and experience processing personnel and payroll leave programs.
  • Timekeeping experience including maintaining timesheets, keying and maintaining leave balances on a database, processing new leave enrollment forms, and auditing accruals and usage.
  • Experience solving personnel-related issues in compliance with applicable policies and procedures to provide the best benefit to the employee.
  • Customer Service experience in an office setting including but not limited to verbal and written communication and correspondence with employees and various stakeholders, maintaining various Outlook mailboxes, providing information and resources, and solving employee issues.

Benefits

CalVCB employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on the length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees' wages, hours, and conditions of employment.

 

Some added benefits CalVCB offers include:

 

  • Telework
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Generous healthcare benefits - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Retirement and Savings Plans
  • Group Legal Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Short-Term Disability Program
  • Convenient transportation options, including light-rail and pre-tax parking
  • Nearby restaurants

 

For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.

 

Location

CalVCB is located at 400 R Street in downtown Sacramento, blocks from the light rail and public transportation and within walking distance to restaurants, Sacramento River levee bike trail, the State Capitol, farmer’s markets and the Golden 1 Arena. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50 and Highway 80.  

Location

CalVCB is located at 400 R Street in downtown Sacramento, blocks from the light rail and public transportation and within walking distance to restaurants, Sacramento River levee bike trail, the State Capitol, farmer’s markets and the Golden 1 Arena. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50 and Highway 80.  

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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