PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN I

State of California

State of California

Sacramento County, CA, USA

USD 3,432-5,032 / month

Posted on May 15, 2026

Job Posting: Personnel Technician I

Secretary of State

JC-517029
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Personnel Technician I
PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN I

$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: 5/15/2026

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for a dynamic work environment? Are you a well-organized individual who enjoys providing excellent customer experience? The California Secretary of State (SOS) Human Resources Bureau (HRB) provides a full range of personnel services to all SOS employees. As one of eight Constitutional Offices, our agency has a unique role in overseeing programs and services that serve all Californians. Become part of our mission. The HRB is hiring a highly motivated individual with technical and organizational skills to join our Personnel Transactions team as a full-time, permanent Personnel Technician I. The Secretary of State will consider the Office Technician (Typing) classification for purposes of recruitment. The SOS is an equal employment opportunity employer that embodies a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Under supervision of the Supervisor I for the Personnel Transactions Section (PTS) within the HRB, the Personnel Technician I (PT I) is responsible for handling a variety of technical and administrative tasks related to the Management Services Division (MSD) and Human Resources Bureau (HRB) at the Secretary of State (SOS). The Personnel Technician provides guidance to employees regarding general timekeeping policies and procedures including but not limited to: reviewing Leave Accounting Balances (LAB) and Std. 634 Time sheets, generating Request for Personnel Actions (RPA) for recruitments, and assisting in the collection of documents on behalf of the division. The incumbent will also assist in providing guidance on requirements of civil service law and regulations as it relates to Benefits and Onboarding, Leave Accounting, Probationary Reports, Official Personnel Files, etc.
The incumbent is required to have the ability to research laws, regulations, policy manuals and bargaining unit contracts and provide technical guidance to all staff. The incumbent will be expected to follow instructions and work under pressure to meet deadlines, consult with internal partners; prepare correspondence and develop general procedures, exercise a high degree of initiative, independence of action and demonstrate tact and good judgment; communicate procedures and HRB guidelines effectively, maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with all levels of staff; demonstrate independent responsibility for decisions and actions having broad implications on various aspects of personnel management. Maintain regular, consistent and predictable attendance.

Desirable Qualifications:
• Experience communicating with all levels of an organization.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize as needed.
• Ability to research and make logical decisions based upon the relevant information.
• Possess strong organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative.
Statement of Qualifications: Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications detailing how he/she/they meet the “Desirable Qualifications” listed above. The Statement of Qualifications must be no more than two (2) pages typed, using business professional font, font size, and formatting. Applications that do not follow the directions as identified above, provide incomplete responses, or do not submit a Statement of Qualifications, will not be considered.

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

Working Conditions

Due to business needs, no telework option is offered for this position. This position will be expected to be 100% on-site to perform normal duties. The work is performed in an indoor office setting.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-517029
Position #(s):
785-232-5160-002
Working Title:
Personnel Technician I
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.
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) consists of nearly 750 dedicated public servants who uphold the rights of Californians while also striving to make our government, elections, and businesses both accessible and transparent. Led by an elected leader, accountable to the public, we are dedicated to fostering career development opportunities and growing a skilled workforce that embraces inclusion and values diversity.

Located in downtown Sacramento, the SOS building is within walking distance to a variety of eateries and amenities. Light Rail, State Capitol, Downtown Commons (DOCO), and Golden 1 Center, just to name a few. Conveniently located in the SOS building, the Gold Rush Grille offers delicious daily specials for breakfast or lunch and is open to the public. Our on-site childcare incorporates programs for children six weeks to five years old. Priority waitlist access and special discounted rates are available for SOS employees.

For more information about the SOS, please visit sos.ca.gov

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction.

Special Requirements

Examination Information: Candidates new to state service or those seeking a promotional opportunity must take the online examination to establish eligibility. The examination can be found at the following link: Exam Bulletin - Personnel Technician I, Exam Bulletin - Office Technician (Typing)


There is also a Limited Examination & Appointment Program (LEAP) exam available for this classification. Information on the LEAP certification process is available on the Department of Rehabilitation LEAP Certification website.

Note for those applying as an Office Technician (Typing): This position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed of 40 WPM. You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Typing certification must be 5 minutes in length and proctored either virtually or in person. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available here: CalCareers: Typing Certification Requirements.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/15/2026

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.

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Secretary of State
Attn: Natalie Venegas
1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Secretary of State
Natalie Venegas
1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475
Sacramento, CA 95814
Drop off applications in the 1st floor Lobby Rotunda in the secured bin marked Human Resources.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please provide your response to the statement of qualifications as directed above.
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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Natalie Venegas
(916) 653-6974
Nvenegas@sos.ca.gov

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:
Sarah Bielski
(916) 653-6974
sbielski@sos.ca.gov
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.

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.

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