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The Complete Guide to Getting a State of California Job This is a guide to help you get a job with the State of California. In order to gain employment with the State, you’re going to need to follow several steps. The State of California's hiring process can be a little confusing, but this guide should help you get started. There are a lot of great resources online (like the California Job Blog ). The CalHR and CalCareers websites are full of good information about the requirements for positions and the hiring process. Examination Eligibility Vacancies Apply Interview Clearances Notes 1. Take the examination The first step in starting your career with the State of California is to take an examination. An exam is how you obtain eligibility for a classification. There are a few exceptions (described below) but for most people an exam is where the hiring process begins.  All hiring for California State Jobs is merit-based , and merit is determined through the examin...

For 2023, retirement account contribution limits will increase from 2022 amounts. Retirement accounts include Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans among others. State employees have access to 401(k) and 457 plans through Savings Plus. 2023 Contribution Limits for Retirement Accounts Employment with the State of California offers many great benefits. Among those benefits is the guaranteed retirement income state employees earn through the CalPERS pension system. But there is another form of retirement planning the State makes available to its employees. Savings Plus is a voluntary retirement planning program that offers 401(k) and 457(b) retirement accounts. These accounts are funded through automatic payroll deductions and are a great way to save additional money for retirement. The California Job Blog has a more in-depth article about Savings Plus , how these account work and the investment options available to State employees. The purpos...

2020 Northern California CalPERS Pay Dates Month Mailing Date Direct Deposit Date January 01/29/2020 01/31/2020 February 02/26/2020 02/28/2020 March 03/30/2020 04/01/2020 April 04/29/2020 05/01/2020 May 05/28/2020 06/01/2020 June 06/29/2020 07/01/2020 July 07/29/2020 07/31/2020 August 08/28/2020 09/01/2020 September 09/29/2020 10/01/2020 October 10/28/2020 10/30/2020 November 11/25/2020 12/01/2020 December 12/30/2020 01/04/2021 2020 Southern California and Out of State CalPERS Pay Dates Month Mailing Date Direct Deposit Date January 01/28/2020 01/31/2020 February 02/25/2020 02/28/2020 March 03/27/2020 04/01/2020 April 04/28/2020 05/01/2020 May 05/28/2020 06/01/2020 June 06/26/2020 07/01/2020 July 07/28/2020 07/3...

The table above is a list of holidays in California for 2025. The next paid holiday for State of California employees is Monday, September 7 th for Labor Day. Enjoy the holiday! Thanks for reading! Related Articles: State of California Employee Benefits State of California Employee Paid Time Off How to Get a California State Job

The table below is a list of holidays in California for 2020. The next paid holiday for State of California employees is Friday, December 25 th for Christmas Day. Enjoy the holiday! 2020 State of California Employee Holidays Holiday Day New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 20 Presidents' Day Monday, February 17 Cesar Chavez Day Tuesday, March 31 Memorial Day Monday, May 25 Independence Day Saturday, July 4* Labor Day Monday, September 7 Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11 Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26 Day After Thanksgiving Friday, November 27 Christmas Day Friday, December 25 *Because Independence Day falls on a Saturday in 2020, full-time State Employees will receive 8 hours of Holiday Credit. Notes On Holidays New Year’s Day – January 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – 3rd Monday in January President's Day – 3rd Monday in February Cesar Chavez Day – March 31 Memorial Day – The la...