PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II

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

Job summary

The California Department of Social Services is seeking a Vendor File Technician II (Program Technician II) in Sacramento, operating in a hybrid schedule. The role focuses on maintaining the DDSD vendor file within MIDAS, ensuring data accuracy and supporting related reporting processes.

Candidates should handle detailed data and demonstrate strong interpersonal communication. Salary range is $3,833.00 to $4,804.00 per month with a permanent, full-time appointment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with detailed and technical data.
• High accuracy in data entry.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and quality-check the central DDSD vendor file (VF) in MIDAS.
• Ensure accurate data entries and file integrity.
• Support generation of internal/inter-agency reports and data extracts.
• Coordinate with divisions for vendor information and updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical data handling

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MIDAS

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531755

Position #(s): 800-977-9928-910

Working Title: PT II (Program Tech II)

Classification: PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II

Salary: $3,833.00 - $4,804.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

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 general direction, the Vendor File Technician, (Program Technician II), performs a database maintenance and quality control function at the Division level to ensure consistent and accurate entries in the central Disability Determination Service Division (DDSD) vendor file (VF). The VF is tied directly into the MIDAS case processing system, utilized by 13 DDSD disability branches, controlling how automated letters, payment documents, and legal case documentation are produced. A copy of the VF is also used by Social Security Administration (SSA) Field Office staff for propagating treating sources into their electronic applications.

The Vendor File Technician (VFT) has primary responsibility for the case processing portion of the MIDAS VF, containing over 300,000 medical service and related vendors (the file increases by approximately 22,000 vendors per year). The VF is also tied directly into the MIDAS financial system, directing and controlling how payments are made to vendors by the Division. The VF is used for producing internal and inter‑agency reports, e.g., the end‑of‑year 1099 IRS tax reporting tape sent to the Franchise Tax Board and Internal Revenue Service.

Knowledge and skills required include the ability to work with detailed and technical data, achieve a high level of accuracy in data entry, and good interpersonal skills.

This position is located in Sacramento CSSB

This position requires Federal fingerprint clearance and background check. Criminal record checks of prospective full‑or part‑time CDSS, Disability Determination Service Division (DDSD) personnel will be conducted. Applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints for Federal processing. Federal clearance is a condition of employment for this position. (Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12)

Please Note: As part of the hiring process, all candidates will be required to submit acceptable forms of identification in accordance with the I‑9 List of Acceptable Documents to verify employment/suitability eligibility. If you choose to present a California State‑Issued Driver’s License as one of your documents, it must be Real‑ID compliant. For more information on acceptable documents, please refer to the official I‑9 List of Acceptable ID Types. Click on the link below: https://aims.ba.ad.ssa.gov/files/aims/attachments/Acceptable%20ID%20List%20PIV.pdf

Subject to Social Security Administration hiring authority. All applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed.

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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

• 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.

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.

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 workplace. 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.