Office Technician - Program Support

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE); Humboldt (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, is seeking an Office Technician - Program Support in Humboldt County, Fortuna, CA. The role is permanent, full-time, in-office with duties centered in the Humboldt-Del Norte Unit.

The position offers a salary range of $3,829.00 to $4,794.00 monthly, with state pay guidance for new hires at the minimum classification or alternate range if applicable.

Qualifications

• Typing ability at least 40 WPM with a valid typing certificate.
• Minimum typing speed requirement specified in the class specifications.

Skills

Typing speed 40 WPM

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534461

Position #(s): 541-111-1139-003

Working Title: Office Technician - Program Support

Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Salary: $3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A

Contract to Pay: 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: Humboldt County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Humboldt-Del Norte Unit

Department: The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

Job Description And Duties

For questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Supervisor I Laura West by email at [e-mail]

This position is located in Fortuna, CA.

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

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.

Unacceptable Certificates: Typing certificates issued by the Internet or Employment Agencies, and Typing Certificates issued for a typing test under five (5) minutes are not acceptable.

Typing certification must be 5 minutes in length and proctored either virtually or in person. Any State Agency/Department including the Agency/Department that you are applying to may also give you a typing test.

Acceptable certificate:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/GeneralInfo/TypingCertification.aspx

State departments will honor typing certificates issued within the last four years, and certified from a five (5) minute typing test that meets the CalHR requirements, with a minimum of 40 WPM (words per minute).

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).

Final Filing Date: 10/17/2026