OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California, Department of Transportation, seeks a Region Support Technician (DTC) in Oakland/Alameda County. This permanent, full-time position reports to the District Training Center and involves office and clerical duties, with a strong emphasis on initiative, communication, and teamwork.

Starting salary ranges from $3,758 to $4,710 per month; new hires begin at the minimum of the classification or alternate range when applicable. Telework is listed as in-office work.

Qualifications

• Describe your experience in a clerical or in-office setting.
• Describe your experience working with others in a team environment.
• What is your experience in customer service? Please give an example.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties for the Structural Steel Paint Region Office, and a variety of clerical tasks.
• Communicate effectively with the public and other employees, verbally and in writing.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; complete assignments timely and in accordance with policies.

Job description

Job Posting: Region Support Technician (DTC)

Department of Transportation

JC-535407 - Region Support Technician (DTC) OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL)

$3,758.00 - $4,710.00 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: 10/28/2026

Job Description and Duties

PARF# 04-27-0529, JC-535407 Under the supervision of the Caltrans Supervisor I and Caltrans Maintenance Area Superintendent at the District Training Center; the incumbent will be assigned duties for the Structural Steel Paint Region Office, as well as a variety of clerical jobs. The incumbent is expected to exercise a high degree of initiative, independence and originality in performing assigned tasks. The incumbent should communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, when interacting with the public and other employees; develop and maintain knowledge and skills related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment, complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner, and adhere to departmental policies and procedures.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Office Technician (General) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 200 Burma Rd, Oakland, Alameda County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent will be working an office setting under artificial lighting.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535407

Position #(s): 904-680-1138-918

Working Title: Region Support Technician (DTC)

Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL)

$3,758.00 - $4,710.00 A

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: Alameda County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: California Department of Transportation

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

• 1. Describe your experience in a clerical or in-office setting.
• 2. Describe your experience working with others in a team environment.
• 3. What is your experience in customer service? Please give an example.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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:

• Experience working with confidential /sensitive information.
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact: Morgan Berteloot [phone] [e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact: Jonathan Cruz [phone] [e-mail]

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: Caltrans EEO Office

[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.