OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Employment Development Department; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Development Department in San Francisco, CA seeks an Office Technician Typing for a 12 Month Limited Term assignment. The role supports the office and management team with advanced clerical duties, including composing and typing letters, and maintaining filing systems.

Hybrid telework is possible and the work shift is 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Applicants must have list eligibility for the Office Technician position and provide a typing certificate showing at least 40

Qualifications

• Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute and provide a valid typing certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth clerical support for the office, manager, and management team.
• Perform complex and highly technical clerical duties, including composing and typing original letters and local office form letters.
• Establish and maintain all office filing systems; act as personnel/payroll/attendance clerk and supply clerk.
• Participate in Total Quality Management (TQM) projects and processes.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code # JC-528498

Position #(s) 280-021-1139-946

Working Title Office Technician Typing Limited Term

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 1

Work Location San Francisco County

Telework Hybrid

Job Type 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Work Shift 8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Week Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

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

Job Description And Duties

THIS IS A LIMITED TERM POSITION WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED OR BECOME PERMANENT. THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE. Under the direction of the Employment Development Administrator or a Section Manager, the Office Technician provides in-depth clerical support for the office, the manager, and the management team. Independently performs complex and highly technical clerical duties, including composing and typing original letters and local office form letters. Exercises a high degree of initiative and independence in performing assigned tasks. Represents the manager and the office in contact with the general public, as well as within the Department and the Branch. Handles complex correspondence, which may be sensitive or confidential in nature. Is responsible for establishing and maintaining all office filing systems. Acts as the office's personnel/payroll/attendance clerk and supply clerk. Participates in Total Quality Management (TQM) projects and processes. Demonstrates an awareness of the Department and Branch vision, mission, values, and goals. This position is located in San Francisco, CA Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. 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.

Candidates must have current List Eligibility for the Office Technician position to apply.

Candidates are required to submit a State Application (STD 678) and a valid Typing document certifying typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov .

Examination/Assessment

If selected for hire, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Office Technician Typing

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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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Final Filing Date: 8/23/2026

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.