OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

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

Job summary

The California Department of Social Services is seeking an Office Technician (Typing) in Sacramento to support the Child Care Licensing Program. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, filing, and front-office coordination under supervision.

You will handle scheduling, conference room reservations, handling payroll and benefits inquiries, and maintain databases and reports to assist program managers. This in-office position requires reliability and strong written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• The ability to type at the speeds required by the class specification.
• Solid clerical skills including filing, editing and correspondence.
• Proficiency with standard office software for data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings and reserve conference rooms.
• Liaise with payroll, benefits and employment-status staff.
• Answer and screen telephone calls; manage filing and mail processing.
• Edit correspondences and maintain various office records and equipment.
• Maintain databases and generate reports as needed.

Skills

Typing speed

Clerical duties

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532969

Position #(s): 800-860-1139-XXX

Working Title: Office Technician (Typing)

Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Salary: $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: 3

Work Location: Sacramento 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.

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 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

The Child Care Licensing Program (CCP) of the California Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking analytical thinkers who are highly motivated self-starters, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Under supervision of the Child Care Licensing Program Office, Office Services Supervisor II - The Office Technician (OT) (Typing) provides support staff activities for Child Care Program Managers including scheduling meetings and reserving conference rooms. Will act as the liaison between unit employees and personnel assisting employees with personnel issues relating to payroll, benefits and employment status. In addition, the OT supports the office by performing clerical duties such as: answering and screening telephone calls, filing, editing correspondences, processing mail, and maintaining various types of office equipment. The OT will also maintain various databases and run reports as need.

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.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.

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.