PERSONNEL SUPERVISOR I

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gated parking

Free on-site gym

On-site Café

Job summary

The California Military Department seeks a Personnel Supervisor I to lead the State Personnel Programs, Pay & Benefits unit. You will supervise Personnel Specialists, oversee payroll processing, personnel actions, and benefits eligibility, and ensure accuracy and timely reporting to meet critical deadlines.

This is a readvertisement with a hybrid telework option. Duties include training staff, evaluating performance, and implementing progressive discipline while aligning with civil service laws

Qualifications

• Apply and interpret complex civil service laws, rules, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Lead large-scale technical projects, coordinate multi-layered project tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to technical project teams, state agency partners, and internal staff.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with SCO project staff, department managers, and transactions personnel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the State Personnel Programs, Pay & Benefits unit and provide training on payroll processing, personnel actions, and benefits eligibility.
• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate activities and performance of Personnel Specialists.
• Monitor workflow and ensure accuracy and integrity to meet critical deadlines.
• Implement progressive discipline and improve team performance.
• Coordinate with department partners to ensure compliance with laws and bargaining agreements.

Skills

Civil service laws interpretation

Lead large-scale projects

Effective written and oral comms

Collaborative relationships

Job description

$5,695.00 - $7,129.00 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: 10/12/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the general direction of the Supervisor I, the incumbent serves as the supervisor for the State Personnel Programs, Pay & Benefits unit. The Personnel Supervisor I independently provides training and expertise on the full range of transaction duties. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the activities and performance of Personnel Specialists engaged in a variety of complex personnel and payroll activities, including payroll processing, personnel action requests, and benefits eligibility. The incumbent monitors workflow, evaluates job performance, implements progressive discipline, and ensures team accuracy and integrity in meeting critical control agency deadlines.

This is a re-advertisement. If you have already applied for this vacancy, your application is on file and you do not need to re-apply.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3.

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

Working Conditions

Working location: 10601 Bear Hollow Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Visa Sponsorship: CMD is not an E-Verify employer and does not offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PERSONNEL SUPERVISOR I

PERSONNEL SUPERVISOR I $5,695.00 - $7,129.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: CA Military Dept.

Work Shift: 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Week: Monday-Friday

Department Information

The California Military Department is a diverse, community-based organization comprised of four pillars: the California Army National Guard, the California Air National Guard, the California State Military Reserve and the California Youth and Community Programs. Across our organization, we are committed to improving, preparing and protecting our communities, state and nation.

The California Military Department (CMD) is committed to fostering a professional, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We are dedicated to providing positive opportunities for growth, development, and advancement.

Employees working for the California Military Department (CMD) are subject to the provisions of California Military and Veterans Code § 398.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Real ID Act: Effective May 31, 2025, and in accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, access to all military installations will require a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card issued by the DMV. Individuals who do not have a REAL ID must present one of the following acceptable alternative documents: a valid U.S. passport, a certified birth certificate, or an active or retired military ID.

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:

• Apply and interpret complex civil service laws, rules, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements
• Lead large-scale technical projects, coordinate multi-layered project tasks, and meet strict external and internal deadlines.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to technical project teams, state agency partners, and internal staff.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with SCO project staff, department managers, and transactions personnel.

Headquarters also offers

• Free gated on-site parking.
• Free on-site gym
• On-site Café, Deli, and Grill

Benefits

• Alternative work schedules
• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Lodging & CampingMedical benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program
• More than four weeks of vacation/sick leave for leaders
• More than three weeks of vacation/sick leave for staff
• Health insurance in retirement
• Employee Assistance Program

Employees from the University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) may be eligible to transfer prior service credit to State of California employment through CalPERS.

Contact Information

The Human Resources 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:
Sally Gill
[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.

Additional Application Requirements

Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ’s 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 MQ’s, 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.

Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT contain any confidential information, including your Social Security Number (SSN).

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

To obtain list eligibility for the Personnel Supervisor I position(s), you must pass the qualifying examination.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Personnel Specialist, Range D, Senior Personnel Specialist, or Personnel Services Supervisor I.

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.