HR Assistant

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 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: 3/3/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

DWR’s Executive Division is seeking an Analyst I or an Analyst II to support our managers with a wide variety of Human Resources duties. To succeed in this role, candidates should be dependable and detail-oriented; enjoy interacting with staff at all levels; and have excellent writing, critical thinking, and customer service skills. The work is fast-paced, ever-changing, and essential to the success of the Division and Department.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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• ANALYST I
• ANALYST II

• ANALYST I: $3,861.00 - $4,839.00A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• ANALYST II: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00A

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Executive Division, Administration and Director’s Unit, Sacramento

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via  .

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.

To apply, submit a completed State application (STD 678), Resume, and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position # and Job Control #507935 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

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.

• 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  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.
• Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality…