Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA) at the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ). We advise the Attorney General on matters of importance to California tribal governments and tribal citizens that promote the health, safety, and welfare for California’s tribal citizens. Along with facilitating and promoting a statewide framework for state and tribal partnerships that encourage the cooperation and collaboration between tribal, state, federal and local justice agencies through coordination of intergovernmental services, programs, and technical assistance for justice-related issues. ONAA addresses justice-related issues for California’s Native American tribes and tribal citizens who reside on reservations, rancherias, and urban communities for the overall improvement of health, safety, and welfare of Native American citizens.

ONAA provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish.

The Office Technician will regularly perform a variety of difficult clerical duties to support ONAA’s procedures and protocols, including but not limited to handling written (electronic and/or hard copy communications) and telephonic complaints and inquiries, making travel arrangements, completing and submitting travel and expense reimbursements, and maintaining certain internal databases. The Office Technician must be organized, flexible, and adapt to all situations. The employee is to provide assistance to all ONAA staff, internal and external partners to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities.

Working Conditions

This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote-centered position. The  position may however require in-person attendance when requested. The selected candidate would report to  Department of Justice headquarters in Los Angeles if/when required to attend mandated in-person meetings,  trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office for required events are the responsibility of the employee.  All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

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.

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-502978) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.
• Completion of an online hiring test is  required  to proceed in the selection process for this position. An email with test information will be sent to all applicants within 15 business days after the close of this job posting from assessment.support@doj.ca.gov. If you submitted your application and have not received the test information email within 15 business days after the close of the job posting, please immediately contact the hiring unit contact listed on this job posting.  Hiring assessments are typically taken on a personal computer and may require candidates to visually identify information, type long passages, listen to audio recordings, or speak into an audio recorder. If you need a reasonable accommodation to take this test, please contact Mogahn.Smith@doj.ca.gov by the final filing date listed on this bulletin.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 1/13/2026

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Justice

OHR- Christina Cortez

Attn: Christina Cortez (JC-502978)

Office of Human Resources

1300 I Street, Suite 720

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice

OHR- Christina Cortez

Christina Cortez (JC-502978)

Office of Human Resources

1300 I Street, Suite 720

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please submit your response to the Statement of Qualifications as indicated below.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Christina Cortez
(916) 210-7244
Christina.Cortez@doj.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Morgahn Smith
(916) 639-3417
morgahn.smith@doj.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov

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.

Additional Job Related Information

Additional Application Filing Information : Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is  recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of  delivery prior to the final filing date.

This is a 12-month limited term position, but may be extended to a maximum of 24 months and/or may become permanent position based upon operational needs.

This position may be filled in either Sacramento (JC-502178), Alameda (JC-502969), or Los Angeles County (JC-502978). If you have previously applied to any of these job controls, please do not re-apply as your application is already in consideration.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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