Office Technician (T) (Office Technician (Typing))

Job Description and Duties Attention all current and aspiring Office Technicians! Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a lot of variety in your work? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to provide customer support within a professional office? If so, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation may be the employer for you! We have an amazing opportunity with full time hours, a fast-vesting pension plan, up to 14 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits. Office Technician(s) will be responsible for providing the necessary clerical support services required for an efficient and orderly operation. Must possess the ability to perform clerical work, including ability to spell correctly; make arithmetical computations; operate various office machines; follow oral and written directions; evaluate situations accurately and take effective action; read and write English at a level required for successful job performance. See Duty Statement(s) for more details. Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification see "Exam Information" section below and be sure to follow all instructions. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development Assignment may also be considered for this position (s). Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter. Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred. CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. Hiring is contingent on current hiring restrictions, SROA/DROA, and re-employment clearances. All types of appointments will be considered. Applications will be screened and only reachable ranks will be interviewed. Screening criteria is confidential information and cannot be disclosed to applicants. 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 work well in a team environment and independently • Demonstrate good judgment and tact when interacting with the public and professional staff • Possess the ability to work well under pressure, perform multiple tasks accurately, and handle shifting priorities • Maintain good attendance • Willingness to create and promote and equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued