Office Technician – District Office

California Department of Industrial Relations; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office Technician (Typing) position in Bakersfield, CA supports the Agricultural Enforcement Task Force within the Division of Occupational Safety and Health of the California Department of Industrial Relations. The incumbent will perform administrative duties and handle confidential information with professionalism in a team setting.

The role requires typing proficiency (40 WPM minimum) with a valid certificate and adherence to civil service guidelines.

Qualifications

• Typing ability at 40 WPM minimum with certificate.
• Must follow Civil Service rules and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of administrative functions for the District Office.
• Maintain confidential information and communicate professionally with staff and the public.
• Assist with clerical tasks to support DOSH and DIR priorities.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Job description

Working at the Cal/OSHA means much more than showing up for a job. You will be able to work on programs that are vital to the health and safety of our community, work force, and the state. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that by encouraging collaboration and diversity, educating employers in best practices, and protecting the health and safety of employees through enforcement of the California Labor Code and regulations will benefit our economy as a whole. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.

What will be the difference that you make for California?

Under the general direction of the District Manager, the Office Technician (Typing) will perform a variety of administrative functions for the Agricultural Enforcement Task Force (AETF) District Office, with the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) in the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The Office Technician is responsible for adhering to the laws, rules, policies and procedures pertaining to civil service employees in general, and specifically to employees of Division of Occupational Safety & Health. The incumbent will work professionally and cooperatively with the District Office team, the public, DOSH management and employees of DIR/DOSH. In addition, because this position interacts with a wide variety of people and is responsible for viewing, maintaining and communicating with sensitive and confidential information, it is critical that the incumbent maintains professionalism at all times, conducting themselves as representatives of the District Office. The incumbent will be held responsible for maintaining confidentiality.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR

• 249.3

To be considered for this 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: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2012 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

This job is located at: Division of Occupational Safety and Health - Agricultural Enforcement Task Force Bakerfield District Office: 1800 30 th Street, Suite 290, Bakersfield, CA 93301. The incumbent works in an air-conditioned office building with natural and artificial lighting and temperature control. In addition, the incumbent works in a cubicle in close proximity to others in a typical office setting. Typical work requires use of the computer and telephone for extended periods of time and interaction with co-workers.

Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026

Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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.

This position requires the incumbent to perform sustained typing of at least 40 words per minute.

• Typing Certificate - 40 WPM typing certificate issued within the last four (4) years and certified from a five (5) minute typing test.

Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website at https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/GeneralInfo/TypingCertification.aspx

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.