Classification Specialist

The Human Resources Division provides guidance, support, and expertise to the CDPH on the recruitment, development, and retention of quality employees in order to fulfill the Department’s mission.

Under the general direction of the SSM II (Supervisory), SPS Chief, the SSM I functions as a nonsupervisory staff specialist performing highly complex and sensitive classification and pay duties, such as analyzing and making recommendations for complex and sensitive classification issues based on the state compensation program, including salary analysis, pay differentials, and special salary adjustments, as well as issues involving collective bargaining and input from the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) and CalHR’s Office of Labor Relations.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to support the work and growth of a team and successfully administer human resources programs
• Strong leadership, coaching, and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks while addressing changing priorities
• Strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders

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.

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.