Personnel Director (RUSD)

About Rowland Unified School District:

District Vision Statement:

The Rowland Unified School District promotes expects and accepts nothing short of excellence. We have a collective commitment to be the best school district in California.

Classified HR Department Mission Statement:

In Rowland USD our employees are valued for their attention to service their care for others and the quality of their work their willingness to lead their ability to solve problems and their spirit as members of a hard-working team.

We invite you to join us in the great work that we do!!

The Personnel Commission of Rowland Unified School District is seeking an outstanding individual to assume the responsibilities of Personnel Director. This is a one-position classification assigned twelve (12) months per year.

We offer a variety of benefits including:

• Health and Wellness

• CalPERS Retirement

The PersonnelDirectorwill be paid on theClassified Management District Leadership Team Salary Schedule Salary Range 103.

Starting Salary Range/Step Expected: between $12975.94 (Step 1) and $14677.89 (Step 5) see note below*

To view the Classified Management Salary Scheduleclick here.

PLEASE NOTE:

This employee shall be appointed from an eligibility list established pursuant to the provisions of The Merit System article within the Education Code (Ed Code 45240 - 45320). As such the recruitment is being overseen by the California Schools Personnel Commission Association (CSPCA). For questions related to this recruitment please contact Philip J. Gordillo Executive Director-CSPCAvia email at or by phone at .

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Serves as secretary to the Personnel Commission and directs the preparation of agendas minutes and the annual report; E

Develops and administers the annual budget for Personnel Commission operations and controls and authorizes expenditures in accordance with established limitations; E

Interviews selects supervises trains and evaluates assigned staff; E

Responsible for operations/and activities of the merit system functions including recruitment selection employee processing employee records special projects candidate referrals and placement of limited term and provisional employees; E

Advises Commission on administrative legal and personnel matters by investigating and analyzing information interpreting applicable law Board policy and procedure and Classified collective bargaining agreements; E

Makes presentations to the Personnel Commission and other groups concerning classified recruitment and employment issues; E

Attends and participates in Personnel Commission meetings; E

Oversees classification studies and compensation surveys; prepares findings and recommendations for administrative review and subsequent approval by the Personnel Commission; E

Performs position audits and analysis to determine the appropriateness of reclassification requests; E

Serves as a resource to senior management administrators directors managers and supervisors on matters relating to classification compensation requisitions and classified assignments; E

Reviews and approves recruitment plans recruitment bulletins examinations establishes cut-off points approves eligibility lists reviews personnel requisitions and evaluates employee assignments to ensure compliance with merit system rules and regulations; E

Coordinates the hearing of employee appeals of disciplinary actions taken by the District; E

Assists applicants candidates employees administrators managers and supervisors with information and interpretation of regulations and Classified collective bargaining agreement provisions and advises

Meets with classified employees who request assistance with job related issues; E

Serves as facilitator for problem solving utilizing interest based techniques; Maintains encourages and enhances positive relationships between the district CSEA and Commission; E

Oversees and coordinates the reductions or eliminations of staff in accordance with contract provisions Personnel Commission Rules and Merit System principles; E

Contacts employees to discuss options for layoff or assignment reduction and determine choices informs affected administrators of staff changes; transmits written notifications; E

Oversees the establishment and maintenance of seniority reemployment other employment lists; E

Reviews legislative changes assesses impact on the Personnel Commission rules class descriptions and employment processes; E

Researches proposes and recommends amendments to Personnel Commission rules and regulations; E

Directs investigations of applicant examination and rejection appeals and responds to appellants; E

Serves on the Classified Professional Growth Committee; coordinates the committee activities with CSEA designated Professional Growth Facilitator and reviews/approves requests for expenditure of funds; E

Participates in new employee orientation meetings;

Attends workshops and professional meetings;

Performs other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in business public administration human resources management psychology sociology political science or a related field from an accredited college is required. A masters degree in one of the fields listed is desirable.

EXPERIENCE: Five years of recent increasingly responsible professional public human resources administrative experience including two years of supervisory experience at the Analyst level or above such as Coordinator or Director. School district Merit System or public civil service system experience is desirable.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:A valid Class C California Drivers License must be maintained and use of a private automobile is required.

ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work primarily inside an office environment with frequent interruptions with changing priorities and short deadlines and drive an automobile to conduct work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification stand walk sit stoop/bend reach overhead lift and carry up to 15 lbs. use fingers repetitively use both hands simultaneously speak clearly hear normal conversation and see small details drive a vehicle use a computer and telephone.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

APPOINTMENT:

An employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of one (1) year during which time the employee must demonstrate an overall satisfactory performance. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until he or she has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for consideration interested candidates must submit the following documents:

• Online employment application

  • Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education. (Note: resume maynot be substituted for completing work history education sections or the supplemental questions of the employment application).

• Supplemental questions

  • The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

• Proof of education

  • Education training or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached:

    • Photocopy ofOFFICIALcollege transcripts showing a bachelors degree from an accredited university and/or college with major coursework in public administration business administration human resources administration psychology industrial relations or a closely related field of study

    • Photocopyof Licenses and/or Certifications

  • Foreign Equivalency Certification:Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization.

• Additionaldocuments

  • Letter of Introduction (cover letter)

  • Detailed resume

  • At time of final interview candidate must present three (3) letters of reference that are dated and signed and written expressly for this recruitment and attesting to the candidates knowledge skills abilities and success. Letters should include the addresses and telephone numbers of the references.

*If you are a veteran and will be requesting preference points please upload a copy of your DD214

EXAMINATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE:

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or more of the following: competitive screening of the applicants training background and experience; scored evaluation of responses on the supplemental application; written and/or performance examination(s); performance examination; qualifications technical oral examination scored on a job-related basis; district advisory appraisal for general fitness. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

For applicants invited to advance in this recruitment the exam and interview dates are as follows:

The examination process and timeline for this recruitment may consist of:

• Review of Application Resume and Supplemental Questionnaire (required and submitted with online application): Week of February 9 2026

• Oral Board Examination (Merit Leadership Panel): Week of February16 2026

• District Advisory Panel: Week of March 2 2026

• Final selection interviews with the Personnel Commission: Week of March 2 2026

PLEASE NOTE:

Exam Locations will be announced in the invite emails.

Dates are tentative but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No make-up dates will be offered.

Examination procedures subject to change as deemed necessary.

* INITIAL SALARY PLACEMENT FOR CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES:

All new employees shall be appointed at the hiring rate for the class as approved by the Commission. The hiring rate shall normally be the first step of the appropriate salary range for the accordance with Personnel Commission Rule 17.2.1 an accelerated hiring rate may be set with the approval of the Personnel Commission at any step of the range of the class. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Open/Promotional with Dual Certification. The duration of the eligibility list is six (6) months unless the list is exhausted or extended by the Personnel Commission. Eligibility lists established from this recruitment will be used for full-time part-time and limited term positions.

Under Federal Law employers are required to verify that all new employees are eligible for employment in the United States. Prior to appointment to a position you must present acceptable proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

RUSD is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly RUSD practices shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employees actual race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification age religion marital status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains testifies or in any way participates in the districts complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.

The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:

Director of Special Projects/GATE or Designee
1830 S. Nogales Street
Rowland Heights CA 91748
Phone: Email:

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who require accommodations for completing the application process or interviewing should notify the Personnel Commission office by emailingPhilip J. Gordillo Executive Director-CSPCA at or .

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance. A processing fee plus Live Scan fee will be required.