PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN I

Caltrans; Stockton (CA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Caltrans in California is seeking a District Transactions Liaison to serve as the liaison for personnel/payroll issues between district staff and the Division of Human Resources, Office of Transactions Services and Records. You will disseminate payroll information, handle personnel documents, and support pay, benefits and examinations with confidentiality.

The role supports the District staff and collaborates with Headquarters if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in Human Resources or administrative work.
• Customer service experience emphasized in public sector hiring.
• Experience handling confidential files or documents.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison for personnel/payroll issues between district staff and HR.
• Disseminate personnel/payroll information and distribute documents to designated staff.
• Provide support to district staff in pay, benefits, and examinations.
• Maintain confidentiality and deliver accurate, timely service.

Skills

Customer service

HR experience

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-530395

Position #(s):

910-001-5160-XXX

Working Title:

District Transactions Liaison

Classification:

PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN I

$3,432.00 - $4,297.00 A

$4,017.00 - $5,032.00 B

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 Joaquin County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

Under the supervision of the Branch Chief, a Supervisor I, the District Transactions Liaison (DTL) serves as the liaison for personnel/payroll issues between district office employees and the Division of Human Resources, Office of Transactions Services and Records; disseminates personnel/payroll information and receives and distributes personnel-related documents to designated staff. Provides support to the District staff in the areas of pay, benefits, and examinations. As appropriate, provides assistance or refers employee questions and/or problems pertaining to a variety of personnel-related issues to the Human Resources Division (Headquarters) or the District Human Resources Liaison. The District Transactions Liaison demonstrates a positive attitude, a commitment to providing quality service that is accurate, timely and exceeds our customers' expectations, and maintains complete confidentiality.

PARF #10-27-0072/JC-530395

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. The Personnel Technician I Exam is located here: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=5PB33

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

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

• What experience do you have in Human Resources or in administration work?
• Providing customer service is a large component in the position. Describe a time you provided excellent customer service and explain what customer service means to you.
• What experience do you have with handling and maintaining confidential files or documents?

Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

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 report 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.

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.

Application Deadline

Final Filing Date: 9/9/2026

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).