OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

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

Job summary

The California Department of Social Services is seeking an Office Technician (Typing) for the Community Care Licensing Division, in Sonoma County. This permanent, full-time position requires strong clerical skills, precise typing, and the ability to manage travel arrangements, reports, and billing tasks while supporting daily office operations.

New state employees are hired at the classification minimum or alternate range when applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be able to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications; obtain a valid typing certificate prior to hire.
• Background Investigation must be cleared prior to being hired.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support, gathers statistics, types memoranda and reports, answers and screens calls, makes travel arrangements, prepares travel claims and monthly travel summaries, handles billing and record keeping for office civil penalty system, maintains office equipment and coordinates repairs.

Job description

Position Details Job Code #: JC-533674

Position #(s): 800-835-1139-002

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: Sonoma 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.

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

Under the supervision of the Office Services Supervisor ll, the Office Technician (OT), in the Community Care Licensing Division, Adult and Senior Care Program, provides all clerical support, gathers statistics; types various types of memoranda & reports; answers & screens calls from the public; makes travel arrangements; prepares travel claims & monthly travel summary reports; completes billing & record keeping functions for office civil penalty system; has knowledge of office equipment & arranges for repair/maintenance of equipment as needed; maintains contact with Department personnel, outside agencies & the general public. Must be able to assist with the workload demands of the office.

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.

Do not

include any confidential information in 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.

All interested applicants are required to include the position number and job control number on the STD 678 Examination/Employment Application in the Job Title section and to clearly state your eligibility (e.g., list, transfer, etc.) in the Explanations section of the Examination/Employment Application.

• Please note: Per Government Code Section 19990, no California Department of Social Services (CDSS) officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise which is clearly inconsistent, incompatible, in conflict with, or inimical to his or her duties as a CDSS officer or employee. Any offer of employment is contingent on meeting this requirement. Candidates will be required to disclose any activity which could be considered incompatible prior to appointment into the position.

For acceptable/unacceptable typing certificate information, go to jobs.ca.gov; go to job seekers at the top of the page, click on new and looking link, and click on typing certification link.

OT is subject to fingerprinting & criminal record check by Department Of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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 inaccurate or incomplete. 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.

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.

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).

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.