Talent Acquisitions & Program Services Leader

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

West Sacramento (CA)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Retirement plan
Career growth
Work-life balance
Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection seeks an experienced Assistant Personnel Officer to lead talent acquisitions and program services, including examinations and workforce development across California. The role shapes statewide strategies, drives recruitment fairness, and improves employee experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The successful candidate will oversee examinations, job analysis, and classification processes, while building scalable systems and partnerships to

Qualifications

  • Experience supporting workforce planning, recruitment, and/or examination processes.
  • Analytical approach to workforce or exam data with strategy development experience.
  • Experience providing high‑level consultation on personnel issues and collaborating with internal/external partners.
  • Experience planning, organizing, and managing complex HR programs or projects with coaching or training.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, development, and delivery of statewide workforce development initiatives including Examinations, Career Services and Outreach and Succession Management.
  • Oversee examination and recruitment activities to ensure fair, equitable, and efficient hiring practices.
  • Drive strategies to strengthen talent pipelines and enhance employee experience.

Skills

Workforce planning
Recruitment
Examinations
Job analysis
Classification analysis
Leadership
Program management
Policy compliance

Job description

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection seeks an experienced Assistant Personnel Officer to lead talent acquisitions and program services, including examinations and workforce development across California. The role shapes statewide strategies, drives recruitment fairness, and improves employee experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The successful candidate will oversee examinations, job analysis, and classification processes, while building scalable systems and partnerships to

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