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Job Description and Duties

Excellence in the Business of Government!

Come join a team that creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under the supervision of the Associate Print Plant Superintendent, in a temporary position, the Seasonal Clerk in the Office of State Publishing, Digital Print & Mail Services performs simple repetitive clerical, production, and other related work. The duties will be accomplished by the guidelines of the Department of General Services (DGS), Office of State Publishing (OSP) operations manual, directives of the California Code of Regulations and the State Administrative Manual.

Per SEIU MASTER AGREEMENT 2020-2023

11.8 Night Shift Differential (Unit 4)

Employees shall qualify for the second night shift pay differential of .40 cents per hour, where four (4) or more hours of the regularly scheduled work shift fall between 6 p.m. and midnight

This non-tenured intermittent position will be limited to working up to 1,500 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at DGS, please reach out to our recruitment team; we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at [email protected] .

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Working Conditions

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
• Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.
• Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
• Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Free on-site parking for all employees, and
  
• Free four-hour electric-vehicle charging
  

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

• Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include employment dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. License and Certification numbers included on the STD 678 must include issue date and expiration date. Failure to indicate issue and expiration dates will result in disqualification. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the STD 678 (State Application). Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
• Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

• Requirements for CalWORKs Applicants:

  • Priority is given to CalWORKs recipients. If you currently receive CalWORKs (state public assistance), your application will be reviewed before others.

  • You must state your CalWORKs status on the application. In the comments section of the application, you need to indicate that you are a CalWORKs recipient.

  • You must provide proof of eligibility. Acceptable verification includes:

  o Your most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility, or

  o A copy of your most recent aid check stub.

  • Your application will not be processed without verification. If you do not submit proof of CalWORKs eligibility along with your application, it will not move forward.

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:

Special Characteristics

Aptitude and willingness to perform simple clerical work; follow a prescribed routine; personal neatness and the ability to follow directions.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!

Reporting Location:

1050 Richards Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95811

Please specify RPA #30990 and JC-528370on your state application.

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.