SUPERVISING PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II

California Lottery; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State Lottery is seeking a Supervising Program Technician II to lead prize payment operations in the Finance Division, ensuring accurate and timely payments. You will supervise a dedicated team and help support California’s public schools and colleges through lottery funding.

Based in the Sacramento HQ with in-office work, the role requires supervising staff, monitoring workloads, and delivering feedback.

Qualifications

• This position requires a current Supervising Program Technician II exam.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train staff in prize payment processing.
• Monitor workloads and adjust schedules to meet deadlines.
• Review, edit, and provide feedback on staff work.

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-526866

Position #(s): 358-221-9925-001

Working Title: Prize Payments Supervisor

Classification: SUPERVISING PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II

$4,375.00 - $5,482.00

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: Sacramento County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state organizations that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges. We are passionate about creating a better tomorrow - one child at a time. The mix of talented people within our workplace reflects the rich diversity inherent within the State of California. We celebrate the contributions of each individual and strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming. We believe in California For All.

In fiscal year 2023-24, the California Lottery generated sales of more than $9.2 billion with approximately $2.2 billion earned for California public schools. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state, from independent neighborhood shops to convenience stores, liquor stores to supermarkets, and more. Retail product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers games and several draw games, including jackpot games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and SuperLotto Plus and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot.

Department Website: http://www.calottery.com

Job Description And Duties

Join the California State Lottery and make an impact! We are seeking a Supervising Program Technician II to work in prize payment operations within the Finance Division. In this role, you will supervise a dedicated team, responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of Lottery prize payments. Your leadership will help support our mission to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to a program that benefits education across California.
• Work with a team committed to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and train staff in prize payment processing.
• Monitor workloads and adjust schedules to meet deadlines.
• Review, edit, and provide feedback on staff work.

This position requires a current Supervising Program Technician II exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.

This position is headquartered at the Sacramento HQ. This position is not eligible for telework.

When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?

People Are Drawn To The Lottery Because We

• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
• Recognize individual and team contributions
• Support the importance of work-life balance
• Invest in the professional development of our team members
• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements".

It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.

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 for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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

Special Requirements

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
• This position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• This position requires access to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) offset portal system and access approval is required by FTB prior to being offered a formal (nonconditional) job offer
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, ( http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/job-descriptions.aspx ), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial ; official transcripts will be required upon appointment . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.