Office Technician (General)

Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision of a Supervisor I, the incumbent will provide clerical and administrative support for Personnel/Payroll Operations Managers, Payroll Officers, and staff in the Statewide Disability Program.

Duties Performed:

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Provide clerical expertise and support in handling the most diffic ult and complex clerical and administrative tasks within Statewide Disability. Audit, sort and log incoming digital mail for reporting purposes in the Statewide Disability Program.

• Process Payroll Irregularity notices for the Disability Program area. Log and email notices to the appropriate department or campus. Distribute incoming disability documents and memos to appropriate staff.

• Work and cross-train on special projects as needed.

• Maintain filing system of personnel/payroll documentation for historical and research purposes. Update and maintain weekly workload statistics.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is located at The Emerald Tower on Capitol Mall, steps from Tower Bridge and is walking distance to the State Capitol. The building offers affordable monthly parking, employee gym access, an amenities center, and a beautiful mid-tower garden terrace. It is conveniently situated only blocks from Old Sacramento, numerous restaurants, a seasonal farmer’s market, and the Crocker Art Museum. Overlooking the Golden 1 Arena and Downtown Commons, the office is accessible from Sacramento Regional Transit’s light rail and bus systems, with convenient access to I-5, I-80, US 50 & US 99.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the State Controller's Office policies.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Person al Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Special Requirements

Take the required examination here: Office Technician (General) Examination

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:

• Ability to uphold PPSD values: Professionalism, Accountability, Customer Service, Collaboration, and Trust.

• Knowledge of SCO’s role in administering the State Payroll System.

• Experience reviewing and analyzing complex data and preparing reports.

• Ability to work collaboratively to identify system/program issues and propose solutions.

Benefits

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

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.