OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, through CAL FIRE, is seeking an Office Technician - Program Support in Fortuna, CA. The role is permanent and full-time, with a specified salary and a focus on typing duties in a busy office environment.

The position is located in Humboldt County, requires a minimum typing speed, and offers a pathway into state service with benefits. Final filing date is 10/17/2026 and the unit is Humboldt-Del Norte.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of 40 words per minute or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• You will perform general office tasks and program support duties at CAL FIRE's Fortuna location.
• You will coordinate with the supervisor and staff to manage workload and documentation.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Job description

Job Posting: Office Technician - Program Support

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-534461

Office Technician - Program Support

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 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: 10/17/2026

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534461

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

Working Title: Office Technician - Program Support

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: 1

Work Location: Humboldt County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Humboldt-Del Norte Unit

Department Information

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.

When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

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).

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). This form may be found at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9
• Other - Please provide a copy of your current valid typing certificate indicating the ability to type at a speed of at least 40 words per minute.
• Statement of Qualifications - The completed SOQ shall not be more than one page, single-spaced, in Calibri font. Placed in the top left corner of the page, your document title must include “Statement of Qualifications”, your full name, and the job code listed in the job posting. In the body of your SOQ, describe your knowledge and experience related to the prompts below. Number each of your responses and include the question prompt prior to each individual response to clearly indicate which prompt you are responding to. A notation or reference to other materials such as resumes or applications will not be considered and will not substitute for the SOQ.
  1. Provide an example of a time that you had to handle a shifting workload. How did you stay organized during times when your workload was busier? How did you occupy your time when your workload was lighter?
  2. Describe a time when you had to explain a complex policy, procedure, or regulation to others who were unfamiliar with the subject.
  3. What is Protected Health Information? Why is it important to maintain confidentiality when handling employee records that may contain sensitive information?

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact: Northern Region Hiring [phone]

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: Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator [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.

Additional Information

Please include the position number 541-111-1139-003 on your STD 678 form.

Candidate may be selected by resume review.

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V

How To Get A State Job

Individuals must pass an open examination before applying for most job vacancies with the State of California.

Use the “exam/assessment search” function on the CalCareers website at www.jobs.ca.gov to search for the examination you are interested in applying for. If the exam is currently being offered, you will need to follow the directions in the exam bulletin on how to apply for and take the exam. Not all examinations are offered continuously or at the time a job vacancy occurs.

Successful examination candidates are placed on an eligibility list. Candidates should refer to their examination results for specific list eligibility expiration dates and to re-take the exam when necessary. Once list eligibility has been established, you can search and apply for current vacancies in the classification to which you have established eligibility.

Candidates must also meet the minimum qualifications of the classification to be appointed into the classification they are applying for. Minimum qualifications can be found in the class specifications listed on the exam bulletin or on the CalCareers website. Application packages should include documentation and relevant experience that shows you have the required education and/or experience to meet the minimum qualifications.

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.