Director, Personnel Commission (Human Resources)

Director, Personnel Commission (Human Resources) at Poway Unified School District Print Application Deadline 6/26/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/27/2026 Contact Michelle Doehr ... Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $143,760 - $174,204 Annually Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary The job of Director, Personnel Commission is done for the purposes of planning, organizing, controlling, and directing the personnel management program for the classified service of the District in accordance with the Merit System rules and regulations, applicable State and federal laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; serving as Secretary to the Personnel Commission; coordinating the recruitment, testing, selection, and placement of classified personnel; supervising, training, and evaluating the performance of assigned personnel. This position reports to the Personnel Commission. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is a national leader in K-12 public education and the third largest school district in San Diego County, serving over 34,000 students in 40 schools in the cities of northern San Diego and Poway. Comprised of 25 elementary schools (TK-5), an elementary/middle school combination (TK-8th), six middle schools (6-8), one continuation high school, five comprehensive high schools (9-12), one middle college and one adult school, the District's vision is to create culture and conditions to empower world-class learners. PUSD is seeking a Director-Personnel Commission to fill an upcoming vacancy and is looking for a dedicated leader with experience in recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee records management, employee-employer relations, and contract administration. Join PUSD and be part of a team committed to quality staff and service! Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience appropriate to the responsibilities of this position equivalent to: EDUCATION: Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in personnel administration or related field. EXPERIENCE: Three years of professional personnel experience, two years of leadership experience, including experience in recruitment, selection, promotion, and retention of employees, preferably in a merit system. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license. with no restrictions which would preclude driving on the job is a continuous requirement. Maintain qualification for automobile insurance coverage. In accordance with California Law and Education Code, position incumbents must maintain a conviction-free Department of Justice background record, which is relevant to the position. CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED: - Pass the District's applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score - After an offer of employment, obtain: - Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance - Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years) Requirements / Qualifications The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is a national leader in K-12 public education and the third largest school district in San Diego County, serving over 34,000 students in 40 schools in the cities of northern San Diego and Poway. Comprised of 25 elementary schools (TK-5), an elementary/middle school combination (TK-8th), six middle schools (6-8), one continuation high school, five comprehensive high schools (9-12), one middle college and one adult school, the District's vision is to create culture and conditions to empower world-class learners. PUSD is seeking a Director-Personnel Commission to fill an upcoming vacancy and is looking for a dedicated leader with experience in recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee records management, employee-employer relations, and contract administration. Join PUSD and be part of a team committed to quality staff and service! Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience appropriate to the responsibilities of this position equivalent to: EDUCATION: Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in personnel administration or related field. EXPERIENCE: Three years of professional personnel experience, two years of leadership experience, including experience in recruitment, selection, promotion, and retention of employees, preferably in a merit system. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license. with no restrictions which would preclude driving on the job is a continuous requirement. Maintain qualification for automobile insurance coverage. In accordance with California Law and Education Code, position incumbents must maintain a conviction-free Department of Justice background record, which is relevant to the position. CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED: - Pass the District's applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score - After an offer of employment, obtain: - Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance - Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years) Comments and Other Information The Director-Personnel Commission will be paid on the Management Salary Schedule, Salary Range 23. Starting Salary Range/Step Expected: between $11,980.00 (Step 1) - $14,517.00 (Step 6) per month - see note below*. 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-CSPCA, via email at ... or by phone at .... SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications will be screened and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a technical and oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director-Personnel Commission. Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1). Travel expenses incurred in applying for this position, including travel to and from the interview location, will be the responsibility of the applicant. Employment will be offered to the successful candidate contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and pre-placement medical examination conducted at District expense. Comments and Other Information The Director-Personnel Commission will be paid on the Management Salary Schedule, Salary Range 23. Starting Salary Range/Step Expected: between $11,980.00 (Step 1) - $14,517.00 (Step 6) per month - see note below*. 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-CSPCA, via email at ... or by phone at .... SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications will be screened and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a technical and oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director-Personnel Commission. Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1). Travel expenses incurred in applying for this position, including travel to and from the interview location, will be the responsibility of the applicant. 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