PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN I

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

State of California—Caltrans in San Luis Obispo County is seeking a Personnel Technician I to support payroll, benefits, recruitment and exams, acting as liaison between district employees and headquarters. The role may qualify for telework, with hybrid work expectations and occasional travel for operational needs.

The position requires screening via the Personnel Technician I exam and adherence to statewide hiring practices, including documentation and transcript verification.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Personnel Technician I exam.
• Unpaid transcripts or diploma may be required for education verification.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison for personnel/payroll issues between District employees and Headquarters Transactions.
• Disseminates personnel/payroll information and distributes personnel-related documents.
• Provides support in pay, benefits, recruitment and exams; assists with recruitment efforts and exams.

Skills

Personnel Technician I

Job description

$3,432.00 - $5,032.00 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: 10/5/2026

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

Under the supervision of the Organization and PositionManager; acts as the liaison for personnel/payroll issues between District employees and Headquarters Transactions; disseminates personnel/payroll information and receives and distributes personnel-related documents to appropriate designated staff. Provides support to the District Human Resources Liaison and staff in the area of pay, benefits, recruitment and exams. Assists with District recruitment efforts and exams. As appropriate, provides assistance or refers employee questions and/or problems pertaining to a variety of personnel-related issues to the Human Resources Division or the District Human Resources Liaison.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Personnel Technician I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 50 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Minimum Requirements

PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN I

PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN I $3,432.00 - $4,297.00A $4,017.00 - $5,032.00B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: San Luis Obispo County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives andcommunities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connectedCalifornia.

The Caltrans workforce ismade up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizationalsuccess.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency repost evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Asia Gordon
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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.