Office Technician (Typing)

Job Description and Duties

The Department of State Hospitals - Napa currently has multiple full-time, permanent vacancies for an Office Technician (Typing). This position will report to the HRT II (supervisor) or HRT III. Duties include assignments such as correspondence, reports, forms, minutes, preparation and maintenance of various records and filing systems; characteristics include punctuality, good attendance, positive attitude, good verbal and written communication skills, self-motivated, customer oriented and ability to be cross trained on multiple desks. Please see the attached duty statements for defined duties.

Please be certain that your application package completely describes your work experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications of the position. Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. Failure to include necessary documents may also exclude you from the hiring process. Please ensure your application is thoroughly filled out, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Per CCR 249.3 this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You are required to pass the Office Technician (Typing) exam located by clicking this link.
• You are required to submit your Typing Certificate as described above.
• You must complete the STD 678 Employment Application in its entirety.
• Duties Performed and Supervisor’s name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 - Incomplete applications will be screened out.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD 678.
• Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with application STD 678.
• Attach a copy of proof of degree or transcript if using the education to meet the minimum qualification.

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of State Hospitals - Napa must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

Please click on the link below to establish list eligibility. This is a separate process from applying for the job vacancy.

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. Please note this is a separate process, you will also need to submit your application of interest additionally.
A typing certificate is required for this Office Technician (OT) position. This position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed for 40 words per minute. You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the 40 words per minute typing speed prior to being hired. State departments will honor typing certificates issued within the last four years and certified from a five (5) minute typing test that meets the CalHR requirements, with a minimum of 40 WPM (words per minute). Please attach with your application a typing certificate issued within the last four years that certifies your ability to type at a speed of 40 WPM. We will honor typing certificates certified from a five (5) minute typing test that meets the CalHR requirements, with a minimum of 40 WPM (words per minute). No online typing certificates are accepted.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

A typing certificate is required with your application. We will honor typing certificates issued within the last four (4) years and certified from a five (5) minutes typing test, with a minimum of 40 words per minute. Acceptable Certificates are from the following entities: Any CA State Agency/Department; The Employment Development Department’s (EDD) One-Stop Career Centers may offer free typing tests. For a location near you, visit EDD’s website at ; Business schools or Colleges; Adult Education Center; or Skills and Business Education Center. Unacceptable certificates: Internet typing certificates; typing certificates from employment agencies; and typing certificates that is less than five (5) minutes testing.

The California Department of Human Resources has approved certificates from the following entities:

• Any State Agency/Department (the Agency/Department that you are applying to may also give you a typing test)
• The Employment Development Department’s (EDD) One-Stop Career Centers may offer free typing tests. For a location near you, please visit EDD’s website.
• Business schools or colleges
• Adult Education Centers
• Skills and Business Education Centers

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the web site and to the web site for retirement and health benefit information.

Other benefits include:

Free Parking

On-site childcare

Electric Vehicle charging stations

Beautiful walking trails and access to parks

On-site exercise facility

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.