Office Technician (Typing)

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Office Services Supervisor ll, the Office Technician (OT), in the Community Care Licensing Division, Adult and Senior Care Program, provides all clerical support, gathers statistics; types various types of memoranda & reports; answers & screens calls from the public; makes travel arrangements; prepares travel claims & monthly travel summary reports; completes billing & record keeping functions for office civil penalty system; has knowledge of office equipment & arranges for repair/maintenance of equipment as needed; maintains contact with Department personnel, outside agencies & the general public. Must be able to assist with the workload demands of the office.

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Working Conditions

Please note: Regular commute is not compensable.

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 Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Do not include any confidential information in any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

All interested applicants are required to include the position number and job control number on the STD 678 Examination/Employment Application in the Job Title section and to clearly state your eligibility (e.g., list, transfer, etc.) in the Explanations section of the Examination/Employment Application.

*Please note: Per Government Code Section 19990, no California Department of Social Services (CDSS) officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise which is clearly inconsistent, incompatible, in conflict with, or inimical to his or her duties as a CDSS officer or employee. Any offer of employment is contingent on meeting this requirement. Candidates will be required to disclose any activity which could be considered incompatible prior to appointment into the position.

For acceptable/unacceptable typing certificate information, go to jobs.ca.gov; go to job seekers at the top of the page, click on new and looking link, and click on typing certification link.

OT is subject to fingerprinting & criminal record check by Department Of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.

o 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

o 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

• Vanpool drivers and riders

o 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees! Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.

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.