OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

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

Job summary

California Department of Social Services seeks an Office Technician (Typing) to provide clerical support in the Contracts and Procurement Services Branch in Sacramento County. The in-office role requires maintaining records, coordinating appointments, and onboarding/offboarding activities while ensuring accessibility and proper formatting on communications.

Applicants must meet typing speed requirements and attach a valid typing certificate. Complete STD.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum typing speed and provide a valid typing certificate.
• Applications must include the STD. 678 form and be complete with employment history details.
• The SOQ must be submitted with the STD. 678.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clerical support to the Contracts and Procurement Services Branch.
• Coordinate and schedule appointments; review correspondence for proper formatting, grammar, and accessibility.
• Maintain records in accordance with retention requirements and serve as attendance coordinator.
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Maintain inventories of office supplies and IT equipment.

Skills

Typing

Clerical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534094
Position #(s): 800-665-1139-500
Working Title:
Office Technician (Typing)
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: 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.
The Contracts and Purchasing Services Branch is dedicated to providing procurement services to California Department of Social Services (CDSS) programs and the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS). Our mission is to provide excellent customer service to California Department of Social Services (CDSS) programs and act as the Department's single communication hub for all IT, Non-IT, and CAL-Card related Procurements.
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 Contracts and Procurement Services Branch is seeking an Office Technician (Typing) to provide comprehensive clerical support to the Branch. Key responsibilities include coordinating and scheduling appointments, reviewing correspondence for proper formatting, grammar, and accessibility, maintaining records in accordance with retention requirements, and serving as the Branch attendance coordinator. The position will also assist with employee onboarding and offboarding activities and maintain accurate inventories of office supplies and IT equipment.
This is an in office position.
All information regarding your employment history must be included on the State Employment Application STD. 678. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed or applications received without the following information for each job entry will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted:

• “To” and “From” dates (month/day/year)


• Hours worked per week


• Private sector job titles


• Supervisor name and phone number


• Job duties performed


• State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles

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.
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.

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.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026

Applicants

Please note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a written narrative, which demonstrates your skills, experience, and training as they relate to the job duty statement and your ability to perform the duties of an Office Technician, as described in the Duty Statement. This also serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with your STD. 678. The SOQ must address the questions below, in order. Please format on 8.5\" x 11\", 12-point font, no more than two pages total. Clearly label the SOQ with your name and re-state each question preceding each response. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered.

• Please describe how your skills, education, and/or experience make you an ideal candidate for this position?


• Please describe your level of knowledge and/or experience utilizing basic computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and any other computer programs?

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.