Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Staff Services Manager II within the Grant Services Branch (GSB), Office of Fiscal Services (OFS), Division of Operations (OPS), the Office Technician (Typing) (OT-T) works independently to perform a variety of clerical duties that include completing invoice processes, sorting/distributing incoming mail, composing emails, scanning documents, filing, coordinating the purchase of needed supplies/equipment and providing general office support to staff under the Grant Services Branch. This position requires the Technician maintain consistent and regular attendance; communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in dealing with the public and/or other employees; develop and maintain knowledge and skills related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner and adhere to departmental policies and procedures.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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.

• Fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code ( JC-502714) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title (s) For Which Youare Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• 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 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  Maria Bouvia at OPSJC@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.

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

OPS-Maria Bouvia

Attn: Maria Bouvia

1300 I Street, 8th Floor

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

OPS-Maria Bouvia

Maria Bouvia

1300 I Street, 8th Floor

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.
• Other - Typing Certificate (Please refer to CalCareers.com for specific typing certification requirements)
• Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed in 12 point Ariel font and no more than two pages in length. Please answer the following three questions:
  1. Describe how your experience, training, and or education will make you successful in this position.
  2. Describe a time where you have had to work with a difficult customer. How did you handle the situation?
  3. Describe how you managed multiple assignments with varying deadlines in an efficient manner?

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Maria Bouvia
(916) 210-6743
OPSJC@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.

OFFICE TECHNICIAN TYPING EXAM LINK:

(Please click APPLY and it will direct you to the exam page)

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Immediate start,

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