California Military Department - State Civil Services (SCS)

As an employee of the CA Military Department (CMD), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. You are expected to work cooperatively with all internal/external staff, to provide the highest level of customer service possible while meeting the CMD mission.  All employees are required to treat others fairly, honestly, and with respect.

Many Opportunities

The State of California offers a wide variety of careers and jobs, ranging from accounting to zoology. The services our employees provide are truly essential to the people of California. In public service, you will spend every day doing work that is vital to your state and your community.

Generous Benefits

The State of California offers its employees generous benefits that include retirement and savings plans, health and dental insurance, and access to long-term disability and long-term care insurance. You will also earn vacation and sick leave, and may be able to create a flexible schedule that fits the demands of your life.

Career Development

We want to help you build a career from the ground up. The state provides on-the-job training and professional development, and many positions do not require previous experience or a degree. Advancement opportunities are open to you, and you maintain your benefits if you switch jobs or state departments.

Oct 13, 2026
Full time
$5,422 - $6,499 monthly
California Military Department - State Civil Services (SCS) Barstow, CA
Under the direction of the Area Coordinator and Assistant Area Coordinator, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for all facets of the California Military Department (CMD) facilities maintenance and minor Sustainment, Renovation, and Modernization (SRM) projects within the six counties that cover: San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, Imperial, and San Diego counties.   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 Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3.  This is a re-advertisement. If you have already applied for this vacancy, your application is on file and you do not need to re-apply. You will find additional information...
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
$3,774 - $4,729 monthly
California Military Department - State Civil Services (SCS) Rancho Cordova, CA
Classification: CUSTODIAN SUPERVISOR I Re-Advertisement: This is a re-advertisement. If you have already applied for this vacancy, your application is on file and you do not need to re-apply. The Joint Force Readiness Center (JRC) is responsible for the maintenance of the headquarters complex for the California Military Department (CMD). This office is intended to perform all aspects of building maintenance and administration for JRC. Under the direction of the JRC Logistics/Ops Manager, the Custodian Supervisor I will independently perform the duties of supervising the JRC custodian staff.   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 Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. May be eligible for night-shift differential pay...
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
$6,031 - $7,547 monthly
California Military Department - State Civil Services (SCS) Rancho Cordova, CA
The Analyst II, under the general direction of the Director within the J1 Directorate at Joint Forces Headquarters, performs complex, sensitive, and specialized analytical and administrative work in support of personnel programs and statewide initiatives. The incumbent is responsible for independently researching, evaluating, and coordinating program activities that require advanced analytical skills and have department-wide impact. The position provides consultative services to management, staff, and partner agencies, and contributes to the planning, development, and implementation of policies, procedures, and program improvements within the J1 directorate. The Analyst I, under the supervision of the Director within the J1 Directorate at Joint Forces Headquarters, performs analytical and administrative work in support of the CMD GI Bill and related personnel program activities. The incumbent gathers, reviews, interprets, and analyzes program information; assists with...
Sep 14, 2026
Full time
$5,695 - $7,129 monthly
California Military Department - State Civil Services (SCS) Rancho Cordova, CA
Classification: PERSONNEL SUPERVISOR I Under the general direction of the Supervisor I, the incumbent serves as the supervisor for the State Personnel Programs, Pay & Benefits unit. The Personnel Supervisor I independently provides training and expertise on the full range of transaction duties. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the activities and performance of Personnel Specialists engaged in a variety of complex personnel and payroll activities, including payroll processing, personnel action requests, and benefits eligibility. The incumbent monitors workflow, evaluates job performance, implements progressive discipline, and ensures team accuracy and integrity in meeting critical control agency deadlines.  1st Cutoff Date: 9/18/2026 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 Personal Leave Program 2025...
Aug 31, 2026
Full time
$11,993 - $16,096 monthly
California Military Department - State Civil Services (SCS) Rancho Cordova, CA
Classification: ATTORNEY IV Hybrid telework option available.  Under general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney IV serves as Senior Counsel and independently performs the department’s most complex, sensitive, and high-risk legal work requiring exceptional legal expertise, strategic judgment, and discretion. The incumbent serves as a senior legal advisor to executive leadership on matters involving significant operational, fiscal, regulatory, employment, litigation, and policy impact. Assignments involve novel legal theories, evolving areas of law, precedent-setting matters, and issues of statewide significance. The Attorney IV serves as lead counsel on major legal matters and provides legal strategy, consultation, mentoring, and subject matter expertise to attorneys, executives, and program leadership. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will be scheduled once a significant candidate pool has been received. The...