Office Technician (Typing) - California Correctional Institution (CCI)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Office Technician to join their team at the California Correctional Institution. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys taking initiative. You will be responsible for a variety of clerical tasks, requiring excellent typing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the public. If you are looking for a permanent full-time position that offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while promoting an inclusive workplace, this opportunity is for you! Join a team that values diversity and contributes to the well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• One year of clerical experience in California state service.
• Two years of typing and clerical work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform difficult clerical duties with high initiative and independence.
• Provide functional guidance and training to less experienced employees.

Skills

Clerical Duties

Typing Skills

Communication Skills

Judgment

Education

High School Diploma

Business or Commercial Education

Tools

Typing Certificate

Job description

Job Posting: Office Technician (Typing) - California Correctional Institution (CCI)

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-465899 - Office Technician (Typing) - California Correctional Institution (CCI)

Final Filing Date: 2/21/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail, Drop-off

This is the advanced journey level which regularly performs a variety of the most difficult duties and is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence and originality in performing assigned tasks. Positions at this level regularly require detailed and sensitive public contact and/or independent origination of correspondence involving the knowledge and application of detailed regulations, policies and procedures. Good judgment and the ability to communicate effectively is of primary importance at this level. Typically, the work at this level is rarely reviewed. In addition, positions may have responsibility for functional guidance in training and assisting less experienced employees.

Minimum Requirements

Either I: One year of experience in California state service performing clerical duties at a level of responsibility equivalent to that of an Office Assistant, Range B.

Or II: Experience: Two years of experience in typing and clerical work. Academic education above the twelfth grade may be substituted for one year of the required general experience on the basis of either (a) one year of general education being equivalent to three months of experience; or (b) one year of education of a business or commercial nature being equivalent to six months of experience. Students who are enrolled in the last semester or its equivalent of course work, which upon completion will fulfill these requirements, will be admitted to the examination, but they must submit evidence of completion before they can be considered for appointment.

Working Conditions

Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) $3,717.00 - $4,654.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Kern County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: California Correctional Institution

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

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).

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Typing Certificate: A Typing Certificate is REQUIRED prior to being hired. State departments will ONLY honor Typing Certificates issued within the last four years, and certified from a five (5) minute Typing test that meets the CalHR requirements, with a minimum of 40 WPM (Words per Minute).
• Education: If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your Degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

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.