<p>This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: </p> <p>5/21/25, 6/4/25 (Final)</p> <p>Level I: $5,357.50 - $6,512.83 Monthly</p> <p>Level II: $5,893.42 - $7,163.58 Monthly</p> <p>The Personnel Specialist series is distinguished from other clerical classes in that incumbents in this series perform complex, specialized clerical duties processing actions in the County's main personnel and payroll system 50% or more of the time. The clerical duties involve more responsibility than only data entry of personnel and payroll information. </p> <p>Personnel Specialist (Level I) is the entry level in the Personnel Specialist series. This class is distinguished from Personnel Specialist (Level II) in that it does not require prior personnel/payroll experience. Incumbents acquire the necessary personnel knowledge and skills through on-the-job training.</p> <p>Personnel Specialist (Level II) is the journey level in the Personnel Specialist series. This class is distinguished from other clerical classifications in that it requires the application and knowledge of personnel rules, regulations, and procedures, including personnel actions, payroll, insurance, examination scheduling or processing, or certification of eligibles. Work at this level requires prior extensive personnel/payroll experience. This class is distinguished from the lower class of Personnel Specialist (Level I) in that this class is the full journey level, whereas the Personnel Specialist (Level I) is the entry level. This class is also distinguished from the Senior Personnel Specialist in that the latter is a lead worker class.</p> <p>Knowledge of</p> <ul> <li>Fundamentals of office procedures and organization </li><li>Principles, procedures, and practices of payroll and personnel recordkeeping </li><li>Rules, regulations, and procedures affecting the personnel functions, including the Civil Service Commission Rules, Personnel Ordinance, Salary Ordinance, and other governing documents </li><li>Principles, practices, and procedures of statistical recordkeeping </li></ul> <p>Ability to</p> <ul> <li>Understand, interpret, analyze and apply governing personnel rules and regulations, including County Charter, County Personnel Ordinance, Civil Service Commission Rules, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and labor contract provisions </li><li>Perform clerical work involving independent judgment, and requiring accuracy and speed </li><li>Meet deadlines under pressure of interruptions </li><li>Perform detailed and accurate review of personnel transaction information, forms, and reports </li><li>Elicit information from applicants and employees </li><li>Deal tactfully and courteously with other employees and the general public </li><li>Compose routine correspondence from notes or verbal instructions </li><li>Operate computers and standard office equipment and machines </li><li>Develop complex computer spreadsheets and use databases </li><li>Perform arithmetic calculations </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications </p> <p>Personnel Specialist (Level I)</p> <p>Either:  1. One year of clerical experience that involved processing personnel, accounting, and/or payroll actions.</p> <p>Or:  2. Two years of general clerical experience which included working with computer spreadsheets and databases.</p> <p>Personnel Specialist (Level II)</p> <p>Either:  1. One year as a Personnel Specialist (Level I) in Sacramento County service.</p> <p>Or:  2. Two years of clerical experience that involved processing personnel, accounting, and/or payroll actions using computer spreadsheets and databases.</p> <p>Note: The level at which initial appointments to the class of Personnel Specialist are made, and advancement from the lower to the higher level of this class (Level I to Level II), is at the discretion of the appointing authority, providing the minimum qualifications are met.</p> <p>Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.   Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.</p> <p>Special Requirements</p> <p>Some positions in this class series may require the ability to speak, read, and write fluently in a language other than English.</p> <p>Probationary Period</p> <p>The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.</p> <p>APPLICATION</p> <p>Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.</p> <p> </p> <p>County of Sacramento</p> <p>Department of Personnel Services</p> <p>Employment Services Division</p> <p>700 H Street, Room 4667</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95814</p> <p>Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service</p> <p>Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net</p> <p>Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667</p> <p>www.SacCountyJobs.net</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.  </li><li>Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. </li><li>Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. </li><li>Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. </li><li>A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. </li></ul> <p>SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE</p> <p>Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.</p> <p>Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. </p> <ul> <li>Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. </li><li>The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. </li><li>Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. </li><li>If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. </li><li>Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. </li><li>If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. </li><li>For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. </li><li>If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.  </li></ul> <p>FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) </p> <p>All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. </p> <p>This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.</p> <p>All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.</p> <p>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</p> <p>Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)</p> <p>For information regarding County jobs:</p> <p>www.saccountyjobs.net</p> <p>Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.</p> <p>We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.</p>