PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

State Controller's Office in Sacramento, California, is seeking a Post Issuance Technician III to process Post Issuance workloads in FI$Cal, generate daily reports, and provide expert guidance on post issuance procedures. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage sensitive information.

Hybrid telework is available, with in-office duties and 7:30am–4:00pm shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Take initiative in work both independently and as a team member.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Process detailed Post Issuance workloads in the FI$Cal system on a rotating basis as directed by supervisors.
• Prepare daily statistical reports using Microsoft Excel and FI$Cal to show in-progress and completed work.

Skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Initiative

Attention to detail

Attendance & dependability

Lifting up to 20 lbs

Tools

FI$Cal System

Job description

Job Posting: Post Issuance Technician III

State Controller's Office

JC-536236

JC-536236 - Post Issuance Technician III
PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III

$4,329.00 - $5,425.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/3/2026

The SCO Disbursements Bureau produces warrants (checks) and electronic fund transfers from the State Treasury, issuing approximately 50 million annual payments, including state payroll, retirement benefits, Medi‑Cal, personal income tax refunds, and payments to vendors. The SCO General Disbursements Section (GD) Post Issuance Unit is responsible for various post issuance activities in the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) to resolve issues that occur after warrants have been disbursed. This position will learn all Post Issuance Unit workloads and serve as a subject matter expert in post issuance processing.

Under general supervision provided by a Supervising Program Technician III, the Program Technician III will process detailed program information using the FI$Cal System while following Disbursements Bureau guidelines and procedures and exercising a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. The incumbent will also provide, as needed, sensitive and detailed information to management, employees, state agencies, public, or other public jurisdictions.

Duties Performed

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

Post Issuance Workload Processing

• Utilizing the FI$Cal System, perform all functions and tasks related to the following Post Issuance Unit workloads on a rotating basis and/or as directed by supervisors. (Warrant Redeposits/Returns,Damaged Warrants,Stop Payments,Claims of Forgery,Payroll/Garnishments)
• Prepare daily statistical reports utilizing Microsoft Excel and FI$Cal to provide data on in-progress and completed work for submission to the General Disbursements GD manager.

Stakeholder Communications/Issue Resolution

• Answer the General Disbursements telephone line and email inquiries related to Post Issuance Concerns.
• Provide sensitive and detailed program information and direction to the public, employees, and state agencies concerning the post issuance process, laws, rules, and regulations governing the reissuance of lost, stolen, destroyed, or never received warrants.
• Communicate professionally to resolve complex, sensitive, confidential post issuance concerns.

Post Issuance Subject Matter Expert

• Review FI$Cal transactions performed by Post Issuance Unit staff and provide approval or return for edits.
• Provide expertise, input, and guidance to staff and management on subject knowledge of the varied workloads in the Post Issuance Unit where guidelines are not clear.
• Act as an expert staff resource responsible for consultation in the varied processes of GD and functions/navigation of FI$Cal.
• Provide expertise in the development, enhancement, or correction of the FI$Cal system functions related to Post Issuance processing.
• Assist with onboarding and on‑job training of new and less experienced staff within the Post Issuance Unit.
• Attend in‑person and virtual meetings as a subject matter expert.
• Review and provide feedback on the development of procedure and process updates, training curriculum, and job aides for the varied workloads in the Post Issuance Unit.

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

Working Conditions

This position is located at The Park, a quaint and historical campus environment two blocks from McKinley Park, in the heart of residential East Sacramento. Easily accessible from US 50 and I‑80, The Park offers free parking, quick walks to local restaurant favorites, and countless lunchtime strolling opportunities through the quiet East Sacramento neighborhood.
This position is eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the State Controller's Office policies. Applicants must reside within California at the time of appointment.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III

# of Positions: 1

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Disbursements

Work Shift: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Department Information

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.
By joining this team, you’ll be at the heart of financial management, gaining hands‑on experience in processing and overseeing millions in state funds.

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.

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:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Take initiative in work both independently and as a team member.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 20 lbs.

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Low Saetern
[phone]
[e-mail]

EEO Contact:
SCO EEO Officer
[phone]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.