SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

Job Code: JC-535149; Position #: 435-261-1317-002; Working Title: SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST; Classification: SENIOR PERSONNEL SPECIALIST; # of Positions: 1; Work Location: Fresno County; Telework: In Office; Job Type: Permanent, Full Time; Work Shift: 0800-1600; Work Week: Monday‑Friday.

About the role

Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities. CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive, respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department. CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities. CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission. Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.

Requirements

• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment (see Class Specification).
• Do not include any confidential information (e.g., SSN, birthdate, student ID, driver’s license number, basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, age) on application documents.
• Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS must submit to a background investigation utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting and a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.
• When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
• Applicants who completed education outside the U.S. must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency via a NACES‑approved credential evaluation service.

Benefits

• Represented Employee Bargaining Contracts
• California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)
• Cash in Lieu of Health and/or Dental Benefits
• For eligible Bargaining Units – $165 Healthcare Cash Payment (SEIU, Excluded & Exempt)
• Vanpool and Commute program reimbursement
• Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)
• Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Group Legal Services Insurance
• Health Benefits
• Long‑Term Care Program
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Part‑Time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program
• Third‑Party Pre‑Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program
• Vision Benefits
• Death Benefits
• Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025): 3 % pay reduction in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027 (applies to full‑time employees).

Pay

Salary range: $5,663.00 – $7,097.00 per month. Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) requires a 3 % reduction in pay for full‑time employees in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries listed do not reflect recent PLP 2025 changes.

Schedule

Work Shift: 0800‑1600; Work Week: Monday‑Friday; Telework: In Office.