OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

California Department of Social Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Social Services in San Diego County is seeking an Office Technician (Typing) to provide clerical support, including typing reports and answering calls. The OT(T) will make travel arrangements, prepare travel claims and monthly summaries, and handle confidential personnel transactions with attention to detail.

Responsibilities include maintaining personnel files, preparing monthly workload reports, and assisting with workload demands.

Qualifications

• Must be able to type at a minimum speed as designated by the Class Specifications.
• Resumes will not replace employment history; complete STD 678 application with history.

Responsibilities

• Type reports and correspondences.
• Answer and screen telephone calls from the public.
• Gather information for statistics and travel arrangements.
• Prepare travel claims and monthly travel summaries.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and attendance records; complete attendance reports and employee benefit forms.

Skills

Typing speed

Bilingual preference

Job description

Job Code #: JC-530488

Position #(s): 800-857-1139-XXX

Working Title: Office Technician (Typing)

Classification:: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 2

Work Location: San Diego County

Telework: In Office

Job Type:: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

It is the mission of the Community Care Licensing Division to promote the health, safety, and quality of life of each person in community care through the administration of an effective, collaborative regulatory enforcement system.

The core mission of the Child Care Program is to ensure the health and safety of children in care. The Child Care Program strives to provide preventive, protective, and quality services to children in care by ensuring that licensed facilities meet established health and safety standards through monitoring facilities, providing technical assistance, and establishing partnerships with providers, parents, and the child care community.

CDSS Guiding Principles

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging.

Community Engagement

We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.

Empowerment

We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person has desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.

Quality Services

We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.

Data Defined Outcomes

We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Job Description And Duties

Under supervision of the San Diego North Child Care Office’s Regional Manager or designee– The Office Technician (OT) (Typing) provides all clerical support to include: typing reports and correspondences, answering and screening telephone calls from the public, and gathering information for statistics. The OT(T) makes travel arrangements, prepares travel claims and monthly travel summary reports. The OT(T) processes highly confidential personnel transactions, maintains personnel files and attendance records, completes attendance reports, and employee benefit forms.

The OT(T) prepares office statistical reports including monthly workload volume, personnel and other monthly summary reports, completes billing and record keeping functions for the civil penalty system, has knowledge of office equipment, and arranges for repair/maintenance of equipment as needed. The OT(T) orders office supplies and maintains contact with department personnel, outside agencies and general public. Must be able to assist with the workload demands of the office. The OT(T) may also provide lead clerical support to a limited number of clerical staff. Bilingual Spanish, Farsi, or Arabic preferred but not required.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be selected for interview.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

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.

This position is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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.