BOI Technician

Job Description and Duties

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Come to a place that values integrity, professional development, and a team atmosphere. Cal/OSHA’s Bureau of Investigations (BOI) is looking for talented, independent, and creative individuals to provide valuable analytical support to the Bureau.

The O ffice Technician w ill perform a variety of general office work for the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), BOI. The Office Technician (Typing) is responsible for creating BOI cases in the case management system, managing the BOI Outlook inbox, sending out both correspondence and required notifications to the appropriate parties when a case is opened and closed, typing, mail and document handling, filing, records management, document preparation and review, oral communications, record keeping, ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment. This position will provide support with the hiring process of new BOI staff. The incumbent can also provide administrative support to the Chief Investigator, Administrative Chief of BOI, and Chief Counsel.

***BOI is looking to fill two Office Technician positions in either Sacramento, Oakland, or Los Angeles Office. Please also see other postings under a different job control in CalCareers for the other locations. If you are interested in more than one location and/or position, please submit an application to each job control. ***

To be considered for this Office Technician (Typing) job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

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Working Conditions

This job is located at:
1750 Howe Avenue, Suite 480

Sacramento, CA 95825

The Office Technician works in an air-conditioned office building with natural and artificial lighting. In addition, the incumbent works in a typical office setting with an interior workstation in a smoke-free environment. While performing assigned duties, the incumbent may be required to assist team members and professional staff. The incumbent may also be required, for extended periods of time, to operate a computer terminal and transcribe tapes from a transcribing machine, and to photocopy and assemble documents.

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.

Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ.

Instructions: No more than 2 pages, with no smaller than 12 size font with Times New Roman style. Ensure you include the question prior to your response. Applicants who do not follow the instructions for the SOQ will not be considered.

1. Based on the job Duty Statement, what education, experience, and training have you completed to qualify for the Office Technician position in the Bureau of Investigations?

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:

• K nowledge of modern office methods, supplies and equipment.
• Ability to perform difficult clerical work, including the ability to spell correctly and use good English.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Evaluate situations accurately and take effective action.
• Communicate Effectively.

Type at a speed of not less than 40 words per minute

Benefits

•Health, Dental & Vision Benefits

• Paid Sick & Vacation

• Retirement (CalPERS)

• Hybrid In-Office and Remote Work

• 11 Paid Holidays

• 401 (k) & 457 plans

• Military Leave

• Longevity Pay

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Programs

• ScholarShare/529 College Savings Plan

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement

• Group Legal Services

• Alternate Work Week Schedule

And many more! Visit for a full list available benefits!

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: DIR Applicant Survey

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.