MANAGEMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN

California Department of Developmental Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Developmental Services seeks a Management Services Technician for Porterville Developmental Center in Tulare County. This in-person position requires handling a variety of clerical and coordination duties, with regular contact with the public and staff.

A Management Services Technician examination is required to establish eligibility. The role operates within a busy environment, with duties including processing correspondence, safeguarding confidential information,

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• If you meet Qualifications by education, include unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification.
• Background Investigation and Medical Clearance required prior to hire.
• Residents of California at time of appointment are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the MST for the Custodian Supervisor II and perform duties with initiative and independence.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment in interacting with the public, contractors, employees and stakeholders.
• In-office, in a busy environment, handle clerical duties and standard correspondence related to regulations, policies and procedures.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Location: Environmental Services Department
Serves as the MST for the Custodian Supervisor II. Performs a variety of duties and is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and originality in performing assigned tasks. The position requires contact with the public, contractors, employees and other stakeholders. Completes correspondence involving the knowledge of and application of regulations, policies, and procedures. Use good judgment, exercise, and maintain high level of confidentiality, and communicate effectively. Performs duties consistent with clerical support.
This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.
must take the Management Services Technician examination to establish eligibility by clicking the following link or copying and pasting the link into your web browser: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3861
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.
Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.
Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.
This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position
Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Typical Working Conditions: Ability to work in a very busy atmosphere. Ability to handle a variety of facility and public contacts both in person and over the phone with tact and courtesy. Able to speak and write effectively, understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal explanations and supervision. Able to answer phones, take messages and/or forward calls as appropriate
Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment.

Physical Demands

Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement. Position requires prolonged sitting and extensive use of telephones, computers, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment. Incumbent will be working on a personal computer extended periods of time.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-530642

Position #(s)

472-239-5278-001

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

Multiple

Work Location

Tulare County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Contact Information For Porterville Developmental Center Is

Porterville Developmental Center
HR/Recruitment and Exams
P.O. Box 2000
Porterville, CA 93258
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Porterville Developmental Center : CA Department of Developmental Services
Contact Evangelina Valle or Laura Medina Jimenez or Monica Rodriguez or Christopher Rocha for information specific to the essential functions of the position only.

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.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:
CalPERS 2026 Health Benefit Summary

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact

Evangelina Valle
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact

Monica Rodriguez
[phone]
[e-mail]

EEO Contact

Kerrie Sawyer
[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.

Confidential Information

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, 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), birth date, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

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.