Office Technician (Typing) - Outreach Division

Department of Education-School for the Deaf-Fremont; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education-School for the Deaf-Fremont seeks an Office Technician to provide comprehensive clerical support for the Outreach Department. Under supervision, you will help ensure smooth office operations, accurate record keeping, and effective communication with families, staff, and community partners.

Requirements include CA state service experience at Office Assistant, Range B or two years of typing/clerical work with substitutions, plus a typing certificate and ASL fluency.

Qualifications

• One year of California state service performing clerical duties at a level equivalent to Office Assistant, Range B.
• Two years of experience in typing and clerical work with allowed substitutions (Education above twelfth grade permitted as described).
• Must obtain a valid typing certificate prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clerical support for the Outreach Department and ensure effective office operations.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with families, staff, and community partners.
• Support a full-time office environment with flexibility for evenings/weekends as needed.

Job description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Outreach Director, the Office Technician provides comprehensive clerical support for the Outreach Department. This position is responsible for ensuring effective office operations, accurate record keeping, and effective communication with families, staff, and community partners.

Minimum Qualifications

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.]

To obtain list eligibility for the OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination:

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The incumbent will work under climate-controlled and artificial light; exposure to computer screens and other basic office equipment; Full-time position with occasional evening and weekend work required. May be required to sit for long periods of time using a keyboard and PC; requires the ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships; ability to operate various office machines requiring manual dexterity and the ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 10 lbs.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period as outlined on "Section 2113 - Personal Leave Program (PLP)" of the CalHR Manual. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

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) fluency in the American Sign Language language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.

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:

This position requires the incumbent to work independently and cooperatively with others; demonstrate good working skills, maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment. Proficiency in American Sign Language highly preferred.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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 All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.