OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

California Department of Social Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The El Segundo Children’s Residential Regional Office is recruiting for a permanent, full-time Office Technician (Typing) located in El Segundo, CA. The OT(T) provides clerical support to the Regional Manager, including typing reports and correspondence, answering calls, and gathering information for statistics; it handles confidential personnel files and billing duties.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; a minimum typing speed certificate and a background investigation

Qualifications

• Minimum typing speed requirement with certificate.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Strong clerical and administrative skills for office support.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the Regional Manager, including typing reports and correspondence.
• Answer and screen telephone calls, gather information for statistics, and log/track legal correspondence.
• Prepare office statistical reports, manage billing, and maintain personnel files and attendance records.

Skills

Typing speed minimum

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529584

Position #(s): 800-888-1139-001

Working Title: Office Technician (Typing) OT(T)

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: Los Angeles 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 Children's Residential Program to protect and improve the lives of all youth who reside in a community care facility through the administration of a transparent licensing system that is collaborative, fair, and supportive of families.

CDSS Guiding Principles

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging. We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.

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 have 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

THE EL SEGUNDO CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL REGIONAL OFFICE IS RECRUITING FOR A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING). POSITION IS LOCATED IN EL SEGUNDO, CA.

The Office Technician (Typing) OT(T) provides all clerical support for the Regional Manager, including typing reports and correspondence, answering and screening telephone calls, and helping gather information for statistic, logging and tracking legal correspondence. The OT(T) processes highly confidential personnel transactions, maintains personnel files and attendance records, completes attendance reports and employee benefits 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 orders office supplies. The OT(T) may also provide lead clerical support to a limited number of clerical staff. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be selected for interview.

The OT (T) must be able to assist with workload demands within the office and must use good judgment in accurately evaluating situations and taking effective action. The OT(T) works with confidential and sensitive information and is expected to maintain the confidentiality of information accessed during the course of their duties. Receives direct supervision from the Regional Manager or Office Services Supervisor II. Interacts with all office staff and has telephone and personal contact with representatives of other Departmental units, outside agencies and the general public.

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.

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.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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.