Cal HR

Cal HR The California Department of Human Resources was created on July 1, 2012 by Governor Brown's reorganization plan.

​CalHR is responsible for all issues related to employee salaries and benefits, job classifications, civil rights, training, exams, recruitment and retention.

1810 16th Street, Sacramento, California 95811
916-324-0455
http://calhr.ca.gov CalHR consolidated the State of California's two personnel departments, bringing together the Department of Personnel Administration with certain programs of the State Personnel Board. CalHR became part of the Government Operations Agency on July 1, 2013.

06/22/2026

🏅 CACorrections Correctional Sergeant Alesandro Padilla and employee Johnny Huynh have been honored with the Gold at the for their quick action and courage during a dangerous confrontation in Elk Grove. This is their story:

On Dec. 16, 2024, during a community event in Elk Grove, a distressed woman ran toward a large crowd seeking help as a man chased after her. Correctional Sgt. Padilla immediately stepped in placing himself between the woman and her pursuer and ordered the man to stop.

The situation escalated and the man became violent, attacking Padilla and raising a chair as a weapon. As Padilla moved to subdue him, Johnny Huynh rushed in to help, restraining the attacker’s legs despite the risk to his own safety.

Their swift teamwork and bravery prevented injuries in a crowded public space and kept the situation under control until police arrived.

06/19/2026

🏅 Caltrans HQ Caltrans District 1 Equipment Operator II Steve Quinliven has been awarded the Silver at the for his extraordinary intuition and lifesaving actions during a storm in Northern California. This is his story:

While patrolling Highway 162 during the storm, Quinliven noticed a fallen traffic marker and stopped to investigate. As he checked the area, he sensed something was off—and then heard a faint car horn coming from deep below a steep embankment. There were no skid marks, no broken branches, no obvious sign of a crash. Only the distant sound of someone in distress.

Moving toward the edge, Quinliven spotted a vehicle completely hidden under vines and heavy brush. He made his way down the unstable embankment and discovered an elderly woman trapped inside.

Quinliven climbed back up to call for emergency responders, then returned immediately to the woman to provide first aid, reassurance and comfort for 45 minutes. When first responders arrived, they found the car had slammed into a telephone pole, destroying its base and leaving the vehicle entirely concealed in the thick undergrowth.

Although the woman tragically passed away later from her injuries, Quinliven’s intuition and actions ensured she was found and cared for.

Get ready - ’s Summer Career Mixer is just around the corner! We’re bringing a resource room PACKED with opportunities:...
06/18/2026

Get ready - ’s Summer Career Mixer is just around the corner!

We’re bringing a resource room PACKED with opportunities:

Career Pathways: Meet teams from CACorrections , California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and the State of California Franchise Tax Board and discover the diverse missions and career paths you can step into today.

Statewide Impact: California Office of Data & Innovation will be onsite gathering insights for a new statewide took they’re building – your voice can help shape what’s next!

Fellowships: Curious about policy of public service leadership? California State University – Sacramento will be sharing details on the Capitol Fellows Program.

Student Loans: California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation can show you how a public service career may support your repayment goals.

Enter our raffle when you sign-in at the registration table!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/calhrmix

06/18/2026

🏅 CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Michael Martinez and Division Chief John Crater have been honored with the Gold and Silver at the for their extraordinary heroism and leadership during the 2024 Airport Fire in Orange County. This is their story:

On Sept. 9, 2024, the Airport Fire broke out in Orange County. By the afternoon the next day, it had evolved into a massive, heat‑driven firestorm that was threatening the community of El Cariso Village.

As the fire intensified, Battalion Chief Michael Martinez worked inside the hazard zone amid collapsing structures and flying debris, evacuating residents and directing critical firefighting resources. During the chaos, he encountered a terrifying sight: a woman walking along the highway with 100–200 feet of flames towering on both sides. With no firefighting equipment and without hesitation, Chief Martinez drove through the flames to reach her. Martinez pulled her to a safer area, allowing her to receive immediate medical and lifesaving care.

At the same time, Division Chief John Crater arrived to lead firefighting operations against the fire’s extreme, heat‑driven behavior. Recognizing the fire was spreading through intense heat rather than wind, he repositioned crews to protect homes in its path. While doing so, Chief Crater discovered two civilians trapped by advancing flames. One resident refused to leave her home behind. With only his truck and no protective equipment, Chief Crater approached her directly and, through calm reassurance and persistence, convinced her to evacuate—an action she later credited with saving her life.

Their courage, leadership, and unwavering commitment to protecting their community during unprecedented fire behavior embody the highest ideals of public service.

06/17/2026

🏅 Caltrans HQ Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) employees Anthony Coscia and Tobin Hook have been awarded the Gold at the for extraordinary courage in rescuing a woman swept into the ocean at Scotts Creek Beach in Santa Cruz County. This is their story:

On Aug. 29, 2024, during a project meeting on the bluffs above Scott Creek Beach, Coscia and Hook were approached by a frantic woman pleading for help—a swimmer was drowning. Without hesitation, they sprinted nearly a mile down the shoreline and plunged into the cold, violent surf. Battling powerful waves and strong currents, they worked together to reach the woman in the churning water and fought against the tide to bring her to shore.

Bystanders called emergency services and began CPR in a determined effort to revive the woman Coscia and Hook had pulled from the ocean. Despite their heroic rescue and the efforts of everyone present, the woman tragically did not survive.
Even in tragedy, Coscia and Hook showed extraordinary selflessness, running toward danger in a desperate effort to save a life.

06/16/2026

🏅 CDCR Parole Agent Michael Dilger has been awarded the Gold at the for extraordinary heroism in protecting children during a violent, armed brawl in Barstow. This is his story:

On April 17, 2024, Agent Dilger was volunteering as a substitute youth baseball coach when a massive fight involving 20-to-30-armed individuals erupted just yards from the field. Acting instantly, he moved the young players into a dugout to shield them from harm. As gunfire broke out and panic swept across the field, he stayed with the children, refusing to leave until every child was safe.

In the chaos, Agent Dilger saw a young boy frozen in the open as bullets flew. He sprinted toward him, threw himself over the child to shield him with his own body, and carried him to safety. Even as rounds struck the concrete around them, Agent Dilger positioned himself as a barrier between the children and the violence. His courage, composure, and protection under life‑threatening conditions prevented a far greater tragedy.

We're less than a week away from ’s Summer State Career Mixer! Our team of subject matter experts is ready to help you ...
06/16/2026

We're less than a week away from ’s Summer State Career Mixer! Our team of subject matter experts is ready to help you kickstart your career with the State of California!

Drop by the Resource Room -- your one-stop shop for all things related to student programs, state benefits, and perks!

Thank you to Senator Roger Niello’s and Assemblymember Josh Hoover’s teams for partnering with us!

🔗 Register now! Space is limited: https://tinyurl.com/calhrmix

06/15/2026

🏅 California Highway Patrol and CHP - Oroville California Highway Patrol Officer Paul Vue has been awarded the Gold at the for extraordinary heroism in saving two Oroville kindergarteners who had been shot and gravely injured. This is his story:

On Dec. 4, 2024, Officer Vue raced to Feather River Adventist School after a terrifying 911 call reported an active shooter on campus. Moments earlier, a suspect had arrived under the guise of enrolling a fictitious grandson – then opened fire, targeting children at close range.

Arriving in just 92 seconds, Officer Vue forced his way through a locked gate, sprinting toward the sounds of chaos and screams. Once inside the school, he quickly located and secured the suspect. With the danger neutralized, Officer Vue turned his full focus to the two critically wounded children. He delivered lifesaving medical care on the spot, stabilizing both victims until paramedics could take over.

Officer Vue’s decisive action, courage under fire and exceptional tactical skill undoubtedly saved the lives of two innocent children that day.

Eleven CDCR employees were honored with the Gold Star and two with the Silver Star at the State Employee Medal of Valor ...
06/13/2026

Eleven CDCR employees were honored with the Gold Star and two with the Silver Star at the State Employee Medal of Valor ceremony, the highest state award presented to a public safety officer. Recipients performed extraordinary acts of heroism, including rescuing a 94-year-old woman from her burning home and shielding youth baseball players from nearby gunfire.

“We celebrate the brave and selfless acts of our employees. When they were needed most, they courageously risked their own safety to help others,” said Secretary Jeff Macomber. “Today’s awards are a celebration of their bravery, selflessness and unwavering dedication to community.”

06/13/2026

"They were not heroes by luck, by coincidence, or because of their titles. They’re heroes because of who they are, because the same instincts that drew them to public service are the same instincts that drove them headlong into danger,” California Governor Gavin Newsom stated at the ceremony, where we honored 36 heroic state employees for their courageous acts in the line of duty.

Starting Monday, June 15 at 10 a.m., we spotlight some of the most powerful stories of valor. Catch a new profile every day through June 23.

🔗 Learn more about today's awards ceremony: https://tinyurl.com/GOVMOV26

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