MANAGER II

State of California; California; On-site; USD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

State benefits

Career growth

Mission-driven culture

Professional team

Job summary

State of California’s CAL FIRE is seeking an Assistant Personnel Officer in a hybrid role based in California. The position oversees personnel operations and employee services, including hiring, onboarding, and employee transactions, with emphasis on accuracy, equity, and customer service.

The role requires experience with civil service hiring processes, policy compliance, and managing a team to deliver timely HR actions.

Qualifications

• Experience in transactions and civil service hiring processes.
• Strong knowledge of human resources operations and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Leads personnel operations and employee services, including hiring, onboarding, and employee transactions.
• Streamlines processes and ensures accurate, compliant personnel actions across programs.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities for managerial staff and supports recruitment and compliance initiatives.

Job description

Job Posting: Assistant Personnel Officer - Personnel Operations and Employee Services

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-534293 - Assistant Personnel Officer - Personnel Operations and Employee Services
MANAGER II

$9,572.00 - $10,867.00 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: 10/22/2026

CAL FIRE’s Assistant Personnel Officer – Personnel Operations and Employee Services (Classification and Hiring, Transactions, Administrative Operations, Compliance and Position Control) provides leadership and operational support across key personnel functions, ensuring high quality service delivery in hiring, onboarding, and employee transactions. This role supervises managerial staff, streamlines processes, and partners with programs to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant hiring and personnel actions. The position plays a central role in supporting a responsive, customer focused HR operation that helps attract, retain, and support our skilled workforce. A strong communicator, problem solver, and team leader who thrives in a fast paced environment and is committed to accuracy, equity, and excellent customer service. Experience in transactions, civil service hiring processes, and best practices human resources operations is highly desirable.

Why CAL FIRE?

• Strong work-life balance with a consistent schedule
• State benefits including retirement, health, dental, and vision
• Opportunities for career growth and upward mobility within state service
• A mission-driven culture where your work supports communities across California
• A team environment that values reliability, professionalism, and support

Working Conditions

With easy access from both Hwy 80 and Hwy 50, this position is headquartered in the Riverpoint Marketplace area of West Sacramento near IKEA. Our building offers FREE PARKING and is within walking distance of numerous restaurants and shops.
Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. This travel may be local or statewide and may involve overnight stays.
This position is required to report to the office a minimum of 4 days per week, with a one day telework/hybrid option. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• MANAGER II

Assistant Personnel Officer - Personnel Operations and Employee Services

Classification:

MANAGER II $9,572.00 - $10,867.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 14,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Special Requirements

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

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.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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.