OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING)

State of California; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

California Highway Patrol in San Francisco is seeking an Office Assistant (Typing) to handle Timekeeper Clerk duties, assist at the front counter, answer calls, and provide general clerical support. The role is in-office, permanent, full-time, with a salary range advertised monthly.

New to State candidates are hired at the minimum of the classification or alternate range. The position requires typing proficiency and adherence to department standards as outlined in the duty statement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to type at minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications.
• Strong clerical and front-desk support abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform Timekeeper Clerk duties and front counter assistance.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and provide general clerical support.
• Support unit operations at the San Francisco Office.

Skills

Typing

Job description

$3,273.00 - $4,445.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/5/2026

Under the general supervision of the Office Service Supervisor I, the Office Assistant is responsible for the duties of the Timekeeper Clerk, assisting at the front counter, answering incoming telephone calls, and providing general office clerical support for the San Francisco Area.

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

Working Conditions

Work in a climate-controlled office environment. Works under artificial lighting, with exposure to computer screens and other basic office equipment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING)

OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING) $3,273.00 - $4,098.00A $3,549.00 - $4,445.00B 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:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

455 8th Street

San Francisco, CA 94103
The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security . The California Highway Patrol offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.

• 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 Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. Th e SQQ must be typed , no more than 1 page in length , and 12 -point Arial font.

• Please describe your experience with handling multiple projects with competing deadlines. What challenges have you faced? How did you overcome the challenges that were presented to you?

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:

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with coworkers in a team environment with a positive attitude. Excellent attendance, punctuality and dependability with strong work ethic. Excellent organizational, professional written and oral communication skills. Ability to multi task and prioritize work assignments. Must be tactful, diplomatic and professional. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access).

• Free parking is provided.
• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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.

Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Paul Group
[phone]

EEO Contact:
Equal Opportunity & Access Section
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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.