OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

California Department of Conservation; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Conservation in Sacramento County is seeking a Program Support Technician to provide administrative support to technical teams within the California Geological Survey. The role partners with a program analyst and involves HR, budgeting, contracts and training tasks, along with timekeeping, travel, purchasing and reporting responsibilities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong typing skills, collaborative work style, attention to detail, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Typing speed must meet minimum classification requirements.
• Experience providing HR, budgeting, and contract support.
• Ability to handle travel, accounting, and purchasing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to CGS teams.
• Assist with HR, budgets, contracts and training duties.
• Handle timekeeping, travel, purchasing and reporting tasks.

Skills

Typing speed

HR support

Budgeting

Contract management

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.

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-537069

Position #(s): 538-105-1139-010

Working Title: Program Support Technician

Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,829.00 - $4,936.00

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

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land, and mineral resources.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Department Website: http://www.conservation.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor I, the Office Technician (Typing) is responsible for providing administrative support to technical teams in the California Geological Survey (CGS). The incumbent is partnered with a program analyst. The Office Technician (OT) will assist the program analyst in areas such as Human Resources (HR), budgets, contracts and training, and will regularly perform a wide variety of the most difficult and responsible clerical work in areas such as timekeeping, correspondence production, travel, accounting, and purchasing. The incumbent of this position must be willing and able to treat others with respect, to work effectively in a team environment, and adhere to department policies, rules and procedures.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

EDUCATION INFORMATION: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org . Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.

This position is contingent on budget approval.

The Department of Conservation does not participate in the E-Verify system or STEM OPT extension program. Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

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.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org . Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ will be eliminated from the selection process.

Please answer the question below using no more than one page in 12-point font. Restate the question prior to your response.

• With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this position.

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.