Division Chief, Personnel Management Division
California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) · Greater Sacramento · 1 mo ago
HybridHuman ResourcesFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the job description.
Key sections:
- Why join CalHR? (intro) maybe "About the role"? Actually "About This Role" heading present. So we can have
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the job description.
Key sections:
- Why join CalHR? (intro) maybe "About the role"? Actually "About This Role" heading present. So we can have About the role
with content from "About This Role" paragraph(s). Also maybe "Why join CalHR?" could be part of About the role or separate? The instruction: use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should map content to those headings if present.
We have:
- About This Role: description of role, responsibilities, etc. Could be placed under About the role.
- Responsibilities: maybe we need to extract duties from the description: The role leads statewide programs and policies, sets strategic direction, oversees classification and compensation initiatives, informs collective bargaining, cultivates partnerships, leads and develops team, etc. Those are responsibilities.
- Requirements: Minimum Requirements section says "This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement." Not specific. But later there is "Minimum Requirements" but no specifics. However there is "Special Requirements" about SOQ. Also "Knowledge and Abilities" section lists knowledge and abilities. Those could be Requirements/Qualifications.
- Qualifications: maybe same as Requirements.
- Skills: maybe from Knowledge and Abilities.
- Benefits: The posting mentions CalHR employees excluded from bargaining and eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding. Also telework hybrid. So we can include Benefits section with those specifics.
- Pay: The posting includes salary range: Classification: C. E. A. $12,131.00 - $14,453.00 B. Also note about new to state candidates hired into minimum salary. So we can include Pay section.
- Schedule: Working Conditions: telework eligibility, required in-person at least four days per week, additional in-office days may be required. Also Work Location: Sacramento County, Telework: Hybrid, Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time. So we can include Schedule section with those details.
We must not include headings with filler text. Ensure we only include sections with real content.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID/requisition numbers as headings.
We must remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we should exclude sections like "Application Instructions", "How To Apply", "Who May Apply", "Required Application Package Documents", etc. Also exclude "Special Requirements" maybe? But Special Requirements includes SOQ instructions which is substantive? It's about application requirement, but maybe considered application instructions, which we should remove. The instruction says remove application instructions. So we should exclude Special Requirements section (SOQ instructions) as it's about how to apply. However the SOQ content is part of selection process; but it's still application instruction. Likely we should remove it.
We also need to preserve all substantive information: duties, responsibilities, qualifications, knowledge and abilities, benefits, pay, schedule, working conditions, department info maybe? Department Information could be part of About the role? Might be considered boilerplate? It's about department mission, vision, core values. Might be considered substantive but not exactly a section heading. Could be included under About the role or maybe a separate "About the department". But only allowed headings list; we could put under About the role.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
Let's craft:
About the role
... content from About This Role and maybe department mission.
Responsibilities
- ... list items
Requirements
- ... maybe from Knowledge and Abilities? Or Minimum Requirements? Since Minimum Requirements not specific, we can use Knowledge and Abilities as requirements.
Qualifications
Maybe we can combine with Requirements? But we need to avoid thin sections. Could omit Qualifications if same as Requirements. But we need to decide. We have "Knowledge and Abilities" which is a list of specific knowledge and abilities. That could be under Qualifications. We also have "Minimum Requirements" but no specifics. Thus we could have:Qualifications
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government ... ... etc
- .
Now qualifications/knowledge abilities list:
From "Knowledge and Abilities Applicants Must Demonstrate The Ability To Perform High Administrative And Policy – Influencing Functions Effectively. Such Overall Ability Requires Possession Of Most Of The Following More Specific Knowledge And Abilities:" then list:
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch;
- principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management;
- techniques of organizing and motivating groups;
- program development and evaluation;
- methods of administrative problem solving;
- principles and practices of policy formulation and development;
- personnel management techniques;
- the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives;
- and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff;
- analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices
The list seems cut off; but we can include what's there.
We'll format as
- each item.
Now About the role: combine Why join CalHR? and About This Role and Department Information maybe.
Why join CalHR? includes: CalHR named 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner, strengths development, investment in strengths-based workplace, supports growth, leadership, stronger employee experience, prioritizes professional development and public service. CalHR is pillar of HR management for all state employees, success from >400 team members serving as trusted advisors, opportunity to make meaningful impact, work alongside passionate professionals. Also CalHR employees excluded from bargaining and eligible to receive enhanced benefits (but that's benefits). Also mention "Get to know us more here!" (ignore). Also mention "This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role."
We'll include that in About the role.
Now produce HTML.
We must not include any extra text outside HTML.
Let's craft:
About the role
The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) was named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner for strengths development, reflecting a department‑wide investment in a strengths‑based workplace that supports growth, leadership and a stronger employee experience. CalHR serves as the pillar of human resources management for all state employees, with over 400 team members who act as trusted advisors to strategic partners and the public. By joining CalHR you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals in an environment that prioritizes professional development and public service. The department’s mission is to serve as a trusted advisor to strategic partners and the public, providing exceptional HR services and guidance in developing a diverse and inclusive workforce; its vision is to shape California’s future of public service excellence with fair and equitable employment opportunities and a diverse, engaged workforce; core values are People Centric, Leadership, Accountability, DEIA, Integrity, and Transparency.
About This Role: Are you a visionary human resources executive ready to shape the future of California’s civil service? CalHR is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and innovative leader to serve as Chief of the Personnel Management Division (PMD). This executive‑level position leads statewide programs and policies that influence how California departments classify positions, establish compensation, manage their workforces, and deliver critical public services. As a key member of CalHR’s executive team and a trusted advisor to departmental leadership, the Division Chief will set strategic direction for PMD, oversee complex classification and compensation initiatives, inform collective bargaining and legislative decisions, and cultivate strong partnerships with state agencies, labor relations professionals, and other statewide stakeholders. The Division Chief will also lead and develop a talented team committed to responsive consultation, sound policy, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate is an accomplished HR leader who brings deep knowledge of public‑sector personnel administration, demonstrated success leading through complexity and change, and the ability to translate statewide priorities into practical, forward‑looking solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead statewide programs and policies that influence position classification, compensation, workforce management, and public service delivery.
- Set strategic direction for the Personnel Management Division as a member of CalHR’s executive team.
- Oversee complex classification and compensation initiatives.
- Inform collective bargaining and legislative decisions.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with state agencies, labor relations professionals, and other statewide stakeholders.
- Lead and develop a talented team focused on responsive consultation, sound policy, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.
- Translate statewide priorities into practical, forward‑looking solutions.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government, including the Legislature and Executive Branch.
- Understanding of principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management.
- Techniques for organizing and motivating groups.
- Program development and evaluation skills.
- Methods of administrative problem solving.
- Principles and practices of policy formulation and development.
- Personnel management techniques.
- Knowledge of the department’s or agency
- each item.
Now About the role: combine Why join CalHR? and About This Role and Department Information maybe.
Why join CalHR? includes: CalHR named 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner, strengths development, investment in strengths-based workplace, supports growth, leadership, stronger employee experience, prioritizes professional development and public service. CalHR is pillar of HR management for all state employees, success from >400 team members serving as trusted advisors, opportunity to make meaningful impact, work alongside passionate professionals. Also CalHR employees excluded from bargaining and eligible to receive enhanced benefits (but that's benefits). Also mention "Get to know us more here!" (ignore). Also mention "This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role."
We'll include that in About the role.
Now produce HTML.
We must not include any extra text outside HTML.
Let's craft: