Human Resources Liaison
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Acts as Division’s Human Resource liaison. Provides guidance and directions to managers responsible for Accounting recruitment and hiring activities. Duties include creating, managing and reporting of personnel liaison activities and partnering with Accounting managers and the Division of Human Resources (DHR) to ensure positions are filled and program is not exceeding their hiring authority. Coordinate all aspects of the hiring process for the DofA. Review duty statements, Department of Human Resources (CalHR) classification specifications, and various other personnel related documents to provide recommendations to the hiring managers. Review job advertisements for accuracy and complete and process all necessary paperwork for hiring, upgrading, and changing time base of Accounting staff.
PARF# 81-6-099 / JC- 501420
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Governmental Program Analyst exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 1820 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, Sacramento County. It's near Highway 50 and provides quick access to Interstate 5 and Highway 99. It's one block from the light rail and public transportation: within walking distance to the Sacramento Co-op and restaurants.
This position is eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order N-22-25 and at the sole discretion of the Department of Transportation under California Government Code Section 14200. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be re-evaluated at any time. The incumbent will be expected to report for in office work and attend work related in-person events as deemed operationally necessary. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with Caltrans policies. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-501420
Position #: 900-081-5393-XXX
Working Title: Human Resources Liaison
Classification: ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements
- Cover Letter, Resume and Transcripts are required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.
The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
- Describe your experience working in HR with all levels of management, including successes and challenges, and explain how these experiences have prepared you for future success
- Describe your experience in HR and the hiring process
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: 12/20/2025
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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
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
Department of Transportation
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
Department of Transportation
Drop-Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State Holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
- 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 required and must be included.
- School Transcripts
- Statement of Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of Human Resource principles and practices, hiring processes principles of organization, administration, management, and public administration.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work for optimum production.
- Ability to understand and interpret HR policies and practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, the public, state, and other governmental agencies.
- Ability to reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of management and analytical techniques to resolve problems.
- Ability leader to lead as required.
- Team oriented.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Hoda Elshamy, (279) 234-2217, Hoda.Elshamy@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Dennis Findlay, (279) 234-2960, dennis.findlay@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
