OT (TYPING) (PI)

Job Description and Duties

On a Permanent-Intermittent basis (3-4 days per week) the incumbent will be responsible for performing a wide range of secretarial and clerical functions for the Field Division. Incumbent is expected to set own work schedule to meet necessary deadlines and to work independently on routine matters. This is a Permanent-Intermittent position, with a maximum of 1500 hours of work per calendar year.

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Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website.

A valid California Class C Driver’s license is required.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The ideal candidate must be willing and able to work in an office-setting as part of the Administrative Services Section. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) field division offices are 100% office-centric, and not eligible for the telework or hybrid options.

We are looking for someone who possesses background knowledge in timekeeping. We are looking for a candidate with work experience directly related to secretarial and clerical functions such as preparing correspondence and taking meeting minutes. This candidate must have the ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, adhere to deadlines, strong organizational skills and possess excellent communication skills. Must be able to maintain regular, consistent, predictable in-office attendance, and exercise good judgement always. Strong writing skills and computer literacy are highly desirable. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and a working knowledge with SAP or a similar database system are a plus.

Benefits

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Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678). Please submit a valid typing certificate with the ability to type at a speed of not less than 40 words per minute from ordinary manuscript or printed or typewritten material. Please reference SAP Position #50002102 and Job Control #523695 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - Valid typing certificate