Licensing Technician (Program Technician II)

Department of Consumer Affairs · Sacramento County

Salary: $4,329 – $5,425 per month

Closes: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties This is a limited term position, it may be extended up to 24 months and/or become permanent. Under the general direction of the Supervising Program Technician III (SPT III), and working at the super-journey level, the Program Technician III (PT III) is responsible for processing contractors’ license applications and interpreting the most complex licensing statutes and regulations. The incumbent is expected to determine if applicants meet mandated requirements for entrance into the examination process or the examination waiver process. The incumbent is expected to work independently, with very little day-to-day supervision, in an adaptive problem-solving environment. In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey. Department of Consumer Affairs Recruitment Survey CalCareers Exams: Once you find the job you want, we need to learn more about you. We will evaluate your education, experience, abilities, and knowledge through an assessment. The assessment process can take many forms, including an interview or exam, depending on the job. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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Job Description and Duties

This is a limited term position, it may be extended up to 24 months and/or become permanent.

Under the general direction of the Supervising Program Technician III (SPT III), and working at the super-journey level, the Program Technician III (PT III) is responsible for processing contractors’ license applications and interpreting the most complex licensing statutes and regulations. The incumbent is expected to determine if applicants meet mandated requirements for entrance into the examination process or the examination waiver process. The incumbent is expected to work independently, with very little day-to-day supervision, in an adaptive problem-solving environment.

In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey.

Department of Consumer Affairs Recruitment Survey

CalCareers Exams: Once you find the job you want, we need to learn more about you. We will evaluate your education, experience, abilities, and knowledge through an assessment. The assessment process can take many forms, including an interview or exam, depending on the job.

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

About this opportunity

Salary context

The annualized midpoint for this posting is $58,524. That is $6,702 above the $51,822 median among 7 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.

More jobs at this employer

Department of Consumer Affairs currently has 23 other open positions in this database.

Regional hiring context

There are 631 current state openings in Sacramento County, including this position.

Application timeline

Applications close in 0 days, on November 5, 2026.

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Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 27, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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