Personnel Specialist

CA Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Sacramento, CA
Job Description






Job Posting:
Personnel Specialist













Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control







JC-509106

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Personnel Specialist



PERSONNEL SPECIALIST




$4,030.00 - $6,488.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.



Final Filing Date:
3/5/2026















Application Methods:


Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

Drop-off










Print Job















Job Description and Duties



DEPARTMENT STATEMENT
ABC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. ABC believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join ABC and help us provide the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, using a high degree of independence and judgment, perform complex personnel/payroll functions and the full range of transactions duties; and perform other duties as needed.

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








Working Conditions



This position will have an opportunity to partially telework (office-centered) after the initial training and onboarding process

If the employee is working at an alternate work location during telework, they are required to maintain a safe working condition at the approved site, abide by the Departments Telework Policy and Ergonomic Policy, and agree to maintain a distraction-free remote work environment. Further, employees are required to be available through various forms of communication during work hours.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.











Minimum Requirements



You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.




Additional Documents













Position Details






Job Code #:


JC-509106





Position #(s):



024-051-1303-XXX









Working Title:



Personnel Specialist







Classification:


PERSONNEL SPECIALIST



$4,030.00 - $5,044.00
A




$4,632.00 - $5,807.00
B




$4,799.00 - $6,008.00
C




$5,184.00 - $6,488.00
D




New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

















# of Positions:


1





Work Location:


Sacramento County





Telework:


Hybrid





Job Type:


Permanent, Full Time







Facility:


Headquarters


















Department Information





This position is located in the Headquarters Office in Sacramento - Natomas and includes FREE PARKING.

To take the Personnel Specialist exam, please click here.

Some classifications offer an alternate exam option for persons with certified disabilities called the Limited Exam and Appointment Program (LEAP). To be eligible to take a LEAP exam, you must certify through California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).







Department Website:
http://www.abc.ca.gov

















Special Requirements




















A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Statement of Qualifications Section below for instructions.

A background investigation and fingerprinting are required before a candidate can be appointed to this position.

Interested individuals shall submit a completed State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) or Electronic State Employment Application (through CalCareers Account www.jobs.ca.gov) and all other required documents as detailed in the job announcement. 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 

Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for the position. 

Only the required documents listed in the job announcement will be reviewed when screening candidates.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birth date, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age.  Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.

 

Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting the Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.








Application Instructions




Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.


Final Filing Date:
3/5/2026

Who May Apply



Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


How To Apply



Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:



Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:








Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control


Headquarters


Attn:
Ginger Valdez


3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100





Sacramento,
CA
95834










Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:










Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control


Headquarters


Ginger Valdez


3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100





Sacramento,
CA
95834





08:00 AM
-
05:00 PM










Required Application Package Documents



The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:





  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
    All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.


  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.


  • Statement of Qualifications -

    Candidates are REQUIRED to complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to completing a standard State application (Examination/Employment Application STD 678).  Only those candidates who submit all required documents by the final filing date will be considered. Resumes or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Please see the SOQ instructions below for content and formatting information.






Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.