PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

State of California in Sacramento seeks a Lead Technical Coder (Program Technician III) to oversee a team of six to eight technicians. You will code using NAICS and related codes, ensure compliance with federal rules, and train staff on coding rules and department procedures.

The role requires strong Excel/Outlook/Word skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage time-sensitive workloads in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Type 25+ words per minute to handle data entry and communication requirements.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Word.
• Strong telephone skills and ability to interact tactfully with staff and employers.
• Desire to succeed in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Knowledge of the Internet for researching and collecting information.
• Be intuitive and proactive in asking questions.
• Detail oriented with ability to spot errors in numbers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of six to eight Program Technicians and assign six-digit industry codes.
• Ensure coding follows federal laws and BLS procedures during DE1/ARS processes.
• Provide extensive hands-on training and update procedures for journey level coders.

Skills

Typing speed 25 wpm

Excel knowledge

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Telephone skills

Time-sensitive work

Internet research

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Lead Technical Coder
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: 9/9/2026

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
DO YOU LIKE RESEARCHING? DO YOU LIKE BEING KEPT BUSY? WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME PART OF A TEAM THAT ADMINISTERS A FEDERAL PROGRAM COLLECTING EMPLOYER INFORMATION?
THIS MIGHT BE THE JOB FOR YOU!
The Employment and Payroll Group has an opening in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) Program for a Program Technician III Lead Technical Coder.

The lead technical coder serves as a team leader for six to eight Program Technicians who assign six-digit industry codes using the federal North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), county codes, Metropolitan Statistical Area location codes, and private or government ownership type codes through the initial registration (DE1) or annual re-certification processes known as the Annual Refile Survey (ARS). The Program Technician III ensures that staff follows and upholds federal laws and procedures governing coding assignments set by the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The incumbent provides extensive hands-on training to staff on the federal rules to coding industry data as well as updating program changes and maintaining procedures for all journey level coders.

Position located at 9323 Tech Center Dr, STE. 1000, Sacramento, Ca, 95826.

Position exist in Sacramento County.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please clickhere to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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

Working Conditions

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
This opening is for an office position working Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with no direct access to the public. We are currently in-office four days a week with one day of telework.
Travel may be occasionally required to attend meetings, training, and conferences.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III

PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III $4,329.00 - $5,425.00A 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:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week:

Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

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:

• Type 25+ words per minute
• Intermediate level knowledge of EXCEL software, Outlook, and Microsoft Word
• Possess good telephone skills and ability to deal tactfully with employees and employers
• Desire to be successful in a time sensitive work environment
• Knowledge of the INTERNET and how to research and collect information
• Be intuitive, and ask questions
• Detail oriented - finding errors in numbers

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

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Gigi Carpio
[phone]
[e-mail]

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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.