PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN I
Full-time
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 3,432-5,183 / month
Job Posting: HR Assistant
Department of Toxic Substances Control
PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN I
$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, apply today!
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.
Click the link below for a special message from Director Katie Butler on DTSC’s culture:
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
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:
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:
- Describe your education, training, knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to Human Resources functions in classification and pay or recruitment.
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: 11/5/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.
Desirable Qualifications
The successful candidate shall demonstrate the following:
- 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.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Phang Xiong
(916) 323-2679
Talent@dtsc.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:EEO Office
(916) 324-3095
OCR@dtsc.ca.gov
Application Additional Instructions
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.
For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 536501 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.
Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer.
Foreign Degrees
Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org.
DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).
Examination Information
List eligibility is established through an examination process in which one must apply and successfully pass the examination for the classification. If you have not established list eligibility for the Personnel Technician I, please click on the link to the examination bulletin for more information.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4946
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.
