MANAGEMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN

State of California; California; On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California DMV in Sacramento seeks a Management Services Technician to support administrative and operational functions within the department. Under supervision, the role performs duties aligned with the Management Services Technician classification, with a typical 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

schedule in-office. Note that new-to-state hires receive the minimum salary of the classification; final filing date is 10/28/2026; background investigation is required prior to hire; salary ranges and

Job description

Job Posting: Management Services Technician

Department of Motor Vehicles

Job Code: JC-535556

Job Title: Management Services Technician

Pay: $3,558.00 - $5,032.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/28/2026

Job Description and Duties

This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.

Under supervision of the Manager IV, the incumbent performs the following duties:

All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• MANAGEMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-535556
• Position #(s): 525-310-5278-010
• Working Title: Management Services Technician
• Classification: MANAGEMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN
• $3,558.00 - $4,457.00 A
• $4,017.00 - $5,032.00 B
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Work Week: Monday through Friday

Department Information

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a recognized leader in public service and has existed for over 100 years. The DMV is responsible for registering approximately 36 million vehicles in California, and serving 34 million driver license and identification card holders, collecting over $14 billion in annual revenue. The DMV also maintains and oversees many other functions. The DMV provides quality licensing and motor vehicle-related services in its field offices located throughout California and online at www.dmv.ca.gov.

Special Requirements

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

Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Using the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Advertisement may be used for subsequent vacancies within 180 days.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.

• Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635)

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact: Julie Smith
[phone]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact: Office of Civil Rights and Resolution
[phone]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Job Application Package Checklist

Contrary to the "How To Apply" and "Alternate Application Process" sections of this job posting, the Job Application Package Checklist is not required. However, applicants must submit all Required Application Documents identified under the "Application Instructions" section by the final filing date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Benefits

The Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California offer many benefits to its employees. These include health, vision, and dental benefits; retirement plans (CalPERS); savings plans (401K and 457b); leave benefits; insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long term disability insurance); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment. Click on each web link below for more information.

• Benefits summary – https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/general-benefits/
• Benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System – https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/
• Benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service – https://www.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-programs/selection-division/merit-system-services-program/
• Job descriptions and pay scales – https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Tools/ClassSalarySearch.aspx