Human Resources Modernization Project

DPA and the State Personnel Board are partners on a project to modernize California State Government's human resource system. The HR Mod Project will streamline hiring, reward performance, and simplify the State's vast classification system.

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Building a better workforce

• Become an Analyst for the State of California | Word Document version - a guide to help staff develop analyst skills; guidelines and advice to help supervisors develop their staff into analysts
• Virtual Help Desk for Supervisors and Managers - free online reference and training to help supervisors and managers with tough aspects of their jobs

Online exams

• Accountant Trainee
• Environmental Scientist
• Staff Services Manager 2 (Supervisory & Managerial)
• Staff Services Manager 1
• Staff Services Manager 3
• Associate Governmental Program Analyst
• Attorney 3 - Specialist (Staff Counsel 3 - Specialist)
• Attorney (Staff Counsel)

Another way to streamline hiring - three-rank eligible list

We've made it easier to hire employees who pass a civil service exam.

• Pilot study
• Sign up to participate in the study - PDF
• Official policy change from SPB
• Survey showing personnel offices like this idea

Competencies - skills and abilities an employee needs to do the job

Identifying competencies helps the State hire effective employees, classify jobs, ensure proper compensation, and manage performance.

• Competency dictionary
• Leadership competency model
• Overview of competencies

What is HR Mod?

• What is HR Mod? video by Executive Project Director Raye Zentner
• March 10, 2009 report to the Legislature
• Our mission and goals
• Survey of personnel practices throughout State government
• Contact the project leaders

Updated February 3, 2010 at 2:10 PM.