Office Technician (Typing) - California Institution for Men (Office Technician (Typing))

Job Description and Duties This position is limited term and has the potential to be extended up to 24 months and may become permanent. We are excited to announce that effective January 1, 2026 the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) has been renamed the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA). A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required when applying for this position. The SOQ must conform to the instructions below or your application may be disqualified. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism, improving prison safety, and enhancing public safety by providing meaningful work and training opportunities to incarcerated individuals. As a full-time state employee, you’ll receive: • At least 156 hours of paid leave in your first year • 11 paid holidays • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family • CalPERS retirement benefits Start your CAREER with purpose – make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance! The Office Technician (Typing) is responsible for the processing of all procurement requests, Process payment packages and log incoming invoices and outgoing disputes. Need help with the application process? Join us every Friday at 11:00am for a FREE interactive Zoom presentation: How to Apply for State Jobs Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALCTRA Meeting ID: 781 163 9893 Passcode: CALCTRA This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. We do not accept STEM-OPT. 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. Upon a conditional job offer, the selected candidate will be required to clear live scan, a tuberculous (TB) test, and physical (if applicable). This position is subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing pursuant to 2 CCR § 599.960. Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with hours worked, dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Please indicate the classification, Job Control Number (JC) and position number in the 'EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING' section of your application, failure to provide this information may result in elimination from the hiring process. Resumes are welcome but do not take place of the STD 678. Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Statewide Recruiting has a hot off the press new resource for you: State Application Checklist This resource was created to help job seekers understand how to write a strong state application and address some of the frequently asked questions about state applications. We hope you find it useful, and we think it pairs pretty nicely with the SOQ checklist Employees new to CALCTRA will be required to attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) prior to starting work within an institution or Central Office. NEO is 4-5 days (36 hours) and will be conducted at the Green Valley Training Center in Folsom, CA. New employees traveling 50 miles or more from their home address or headquarters location to attend NEO will receive a travel advance sufficient for meals, incidentals, and travel accommodations for the duration of NEO. Any questions or concerns regarding NEO training can be addressed during the interview process. 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: Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application. • Experience performing clerical work: entering data, prepare and review documents and perform calculations • Customer Service Experience: Answering phones, reception work • Computer knowledge: Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. • Experience meeting deadlines and working independently and/or in a team environment Statement of Qualifications A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your application. The SOQ should be no longer than 2 pages, with your name and Job Control number in the upper left-hand corner, in a PDF format (no word documents or scanned copies), restate each question, followed by your response. Content of your SOQ responses must be supported in your work experience stated in your application. Applications received without a SOQ or a SOQ that does not comply with these instructions may be disqualified. Letters of Interest and/or resume may be submitted but do not replace the required SOQ. • Describe your clerical and administrative experience as it relates to the duties outlined in the attached Duty Statement. • Describe your proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.). Include your skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced), and explain how you have applied these skills in a professional setting. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in developing written responses: however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Minimum Qualifications (MQs) are required to be verified by the Human Resource Unit, per CCR 249.4 - Verification of Minimum Qualifications Prior to Appointment . If it has been determined an applicant has misrepresented their education and/or employment history, it may be cause for disqualification, and may result in removal from an employment list - CCR 172. General Qualifications. Applicants shall provide relevant and accurate information on all application documents to avoid disqualification California Code, GOV 18935.