Hiring Analyst

Job Code #: JC-529013 | Position #: 835-332-5393-701

About the Department

California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) brings together the state’s recycling and waste management programs to move the state towards a circular economy that reduces waste and reuses all materials. Through landmark initiatives like the Integrated Waste Management Act and Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, California works toward a society that uses less, recycles more, and takes resource conservation to higher and higher levels.

CalRecycle’s Mission: Protecting California’s environment and climate for the health and prosperity of future generations through the reduction, reuse and recycling of California resources, environmental education, disaster recovery and the transition from a disposable to a fully circular economy.

CalRecycle 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 the environment and preserve resources by empowering Californians to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

About the Role

Under the direction of a Supervisor I, the Analyst II provides comprehensive personnel and consultation services for designated program areas within the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). Responsibilities include advising on civil service merit principles, classification and compensation, certification, hiring, position allocation, recruitment, selection, and other HR-related matters. The Hiring Analyst applies a broad range of laws, rules, regulations, and CalRecycle policies, procedures, and best practices related to California’s classification plan and hiring processes.

Duties may require access to confidential applicant, position, and departmental information. The Hiring Analyst is responsible for adhering to all confidentiality requirements, procedures, and guidelines when handling sensitive and personally identifiable information.

Beginning July 1, 2026, CalRecycle staff will be office centered, requiring employees 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 CalEPA telework policy and/or future program needs. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarter location, as reflected on the duty statement and at their own expense.

Responsibilities

• Advise on civil service merit principles, classification, and compensation.
• Provide guidance on certification, hiring, position allocation, recruitment, and selection processes.
• Apply laws, rules, regulations, and CalRecycle policies related to California’s classification plan and hiring processes.
• Handle confidential applicant, position, and departmental information in compliance with confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Pay

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Schedule

Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid telework may be available, with eligibility requirements.