JC-527439 Senior Personnel Specialist

This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services.

CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.

This position is located in the Human Resources Branch of the Administrative Services Division and is responsible for serving as the expert staff resource responsible for employee benefits, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and processing of disability pay for California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) employees.

Apply today to join our team! Visit our website to learn more about us.

We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing CalVet’s Veterans Hiring Preference (please refer to the Special Requirements section below) and the state’s Veterans Preference program.

Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Senior Personnel Specialist to establish list eligibility prior to job offer.

Please visit for more information. Veterans are encouraged to utilize the state’s Veterans Preference Program.

If you previously applied for this position, you do not need to reapply.

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

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• Veterans may qualify for a CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference
• Military service must be included in the Employment History section of the Employment Applications (STD. 678)
• The application package must include documentation of discharge, appropriate to the branch of service
• The documentation must reflect a discharge/release under conditions other than dishonorable
• If the candidate fails to include this information then the CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference shall not be granted in the recruitment

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is Martin Rivera.