OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

California Department of State Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan invites applications for an Office Technician (Typing), Permanent/Full Time, Program III – 25-430, located in Los Angeles County. The role supports the Metropolitan Hospital operations with typing and clerical duties.

Under supervision, the Office Technician performs office tasks with high initiative and independence, primarily in the Program Office, nursing stations, and conference rooms. Typing speed must be at least 40 words per minute.

Qualifications

• Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute from manuscript or printed text.
• Eligibility includes permanent civil service status or reachable on an employment list or reinstatement eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of general office and clerical work.
• Operate in Program Office, units, nursing stations and conference rooms.
• Exercise a high degree of self-initiative and independence in assigned tasks.

Skills

Typing speed 40 wpm

Job description

Office Technician (Typing) - Program III - Metropolitan State Hospital - 25-430

Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532528

Position #(s): 487-030-1139-XXX

Working Title: Office Technician (Typing) - Program III - Metropolitan State Hospital - 25-430

Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Los Angeles County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County.

The Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan, Program 3, is accepting applications for the Office Technician (Typing), Permanent/Full Time position.

Under the direction of the Program Director or Designee, the Office Technician (Typing) performs a variety of general office and clerical work in support of the Hospital's Vision, Mission, Goals, and Values. The Office Technician (Typing) is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of self-initiative and independence when performing assigned tasks. Assigned duties are primarily performed in the Program Office, units, nursing stations, and conference rooms.

Interested candidates with computer skills, excellent attendance, and punctuality are highly desired.

Special Requirement : Ability to type at a speed of not less than 40 words per minute from ordinary manuscript or printed or typewritten material.

Eligibility Examination: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.

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

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles.

To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna.

To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter.

The hospital operates approximately 826 beds.

The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan