PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN I

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Department of Toxic Substances Control is seeking an HR Assistant to support the Classification and Recruitment team in Sacramento. The role involves preparing job ads, maintaining hiring files, processing notifications, and assisting with pre-employment checks in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a hybrid schedule, permanent full-time employment, and a salary range of $3,432 to $5,183 per month. A SOQ is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• SOQ required for hiring manager’s review.
• Experience with ECOS (Exam & Certification Online System) preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, SmartSheet and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide clerical support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing vacancy announcements for CalCareer advertising.
• Prepare job advertisements based on duty statements using ECOS.
• Maintain selection/appointment materials and hire files.
• Assist with minimum qualification checks and sending conditional offers.
• Monitor C&R email inboxes and respond to inquiries regarding vacancies.

Skills

HR knowledge

Confidentiality

Communications

Clerical support

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

SmartSheet

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Posting: HR Assistant

Department of Toxic Substances Control

$3,432.00 - $5,183.00 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: 11/5/2026

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? If so, The Department of Toxic Substances Control Human Resources Department is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Classification and Recruitment (C&R) team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment. As a Personnel Technician you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with and support the C&R analysts in the preparation of vacancy announcements including advertising on CalCareer
• Prepare job advertisements for vacancies based on duty statements and special requirements utilizing the Examination and Certification Online System (ECOS)
• Maintain selection/appointment materials, prepare and mail and/or electronically send out contact correspondence, and documents and ensure completeness of the hiring file
• Assist the C&R team with minimum qualification, eligibility verification, A01 checks, drafting and sending conditional offer letters and ensuring all required pre-employment documents are received for final minimum qualification and eligibility check
• Monitor C&R email inboxes and respond to inquiries regarding job vacancies/opportunities and examinations from candidates

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

Working Conditions

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 hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of Toxic Substances Control does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position. As of July 1st, 2026, the position is office-centered, and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the telework policy and/or future program needs. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the positions designated headquarter location, as reflected on the duty statement and at their own expense.

DTSC - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536501

Position #: 810-260-5160-003

Working Title: HR Assistant

Classification: PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN I

Salary Range: $3,432.00 - $5,183.00

New to State pay note 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

Facility: Headquarters

Department Information

This position is located at DTSC’s Headquarters office in downtown Sacramento, CA.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDOs) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

Our Mission: To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Our Vision: All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

Our Core Values: DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!

DTSC Recruitment Survey: Click here to complete the DTSC recruitment survey.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ will be disqualified.

The SOQ must include your working title/classification, and place of employment where you gained the experience, should be no more than 1 page in length, Arial 12-point font size, and titled Statement of Qualification.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Describe your education, training, knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to Human Resources functions in classification and pay or recruitment.

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 the State hiring/certification process preferred
• Knowledge of the State examination process preferred
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Human Resource (HR) experience
• Experience with California Department of Human Resources' (CalHR) Exam & Certification Online System (ECOS) preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, SmartSheet, Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, standards, and procedures
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to exercise good judgment and patience
• Ability to shift priorities, workloads and work schedules to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to exercise initiative while working independently as well as cooperatively in a team environment
• Excellent customer service skills working with the public
• Experience providing clerical support using personal computers, scanners, copiers, etc.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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.