OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Job Description and Duties

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT) – NORTH COAST REDWOODS DISTRICT / ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

The reporting location for this position is located at 3431 Fort Avenue, Eureka, CA 95503 . Under the general direction of the Administrative Officer, this position will work as a member of the Administrative Team. This position will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the District Office. The incumbent serves as the primary point of contact for visitors and the public, providing assistance and exemplary customer service in person, by phone, and by email. Additional responsibilities include performing general typing and clerical tasks, preparing correspondence and documents, and providing administrative support to staff across the District. Duties also include mail room and equipment management, financial transactions, and travel. To succeed in this position, strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. The incumbent must maintain a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute. If you are dependable, organized, and enjoy providing high-quality support in a busy office environment, we invite you to apply and become part of our dynamic team.
Please ensure the “Duties Performed” section of your application includes specific, detailed descriptions of the work you performed, including any tools, systems, procedures, or responsibilities relevant to the position.

This position may work up to 1500 hours in any calendar year. Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

State housing not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Jason Norris at (707) 832-1490 or at [email protected].

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Prolonged standing, bending, and sitting. Occasional travel throughout the district.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click .

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.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) answering the following questions. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.

1. Provide specific examples that demonstrate your attention to detail in administrative and/or cash handling work. In your response, describe the tasks you performed, how you ensured accuracy, and how you handled sensitive or confidential information.

2. Please describe specific examples that demonstrate your organization and planning skills. In your response, include how you manage calendars, schedules, or office workflows, as well as your experience maintaining organized records (physical and/or electronic). Also explain the tools, methods, or systems you use to plan, prioritize, and manage your workload effectively.

3. Describe your experience when you had multiple tasks to complete at once? How did you prioritize your work and meet your deadlines? Include examples of techniques or strategies you used to prioritize tasks, respond to time-sensitive requests, and ensure assignments were completed accurately and on time despite competing deadlines.

Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

Proficiency in desktop computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Word and Excel, is required. May require occasional travel to fulfill job duties. Maintain a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute. Possession of a valid Class C Driver’s License.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

State departments will honor typing certificates issued within the last four years, certified from a five (5) minute typing test that meets the CalHR requirements, with a minimum of 40 WPM (words per minute), and proctored either virtually or in person.

The Employment Development Department’s (EDD) One-Stop Career Centers may offer free typing tests. For a location near you, visit EDD’s website.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position #549-635-1139-902 and the Job Control # JC-514110 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see "Special Requirements" section.
• Other -

  This position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the Minimum Qualifications Section above). Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests in available on the website.