OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Department of Food & Agriculture · Sacramento County

Salary: $3,829 – $4,794 per month

Closes: 2026-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Under the direction of the Supervising Veterinarian, the incumbent will collaborate with the Senior Environmental Scientist, Biosecurity Compliance Audit Program (BCAP), to provide administrative support to facilitate the development and advancement of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) BCAP Program in California. Responsibilities of the position at this level may require detailed and sensitive information and must have the ability to independently create correspondence involving the knowledge and application of detailed regulations, policies, and procedures. Incumbents must have good judgment and the ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally; work well under pressure; prioritize, organize, and manage workload. As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!! This CDFA work location is near restaurants, coffee shops, and a farmer’s market. We are within walking distance to light rail/public transportation, across the street from beautiful Capitol Park, and two miles from Downtown Commons (DOCO). This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. 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. A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below may be disqualified from this recruitment. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered in lieu of the SOQ. The SOQ instructions and questions/prompts are below. • Restate questions/prompts prior to response • Include your name and job control number at the top of each page • Must be single-spaced, no more than two (2) pages, and Arial size 11 font • Describe your background and experience with data management and reporting. • Describe your background and experience with the poultry industry.
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Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under the direction of the Supervising Veterinarian, the incumbent will collaborate with the Senior Environmental Scientist, Biosecurity Compliance Audit Program (BCAP), to provide administrative support to facilitate the development and advancement of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) BCAP Program in California. Responsibilities of the position at this level may require detailed and sensitive information and must have the ability to independently create correspondence involving the knowledge and application of detailed regulations, policies, and procedures. Incumbents must have good judgment and the ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally; work well under pressure; prioritize, organize, and manage workload.

As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!

This CDFA work location is near restaurants, coffee shops, and a farmer’s market. We are within walking distance to light rail/public transportation, across the street from beautiful Capitol Park, and two miles from Downtown Commons (DOCO).

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

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.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below may be disqualified from this recruitment. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered in lieu of the SOQ. The SOQ instructions and questions/prompts are below.

• Restate questions/prompts prior to response

• Include your name and job control number at the top of each page

• Must be single-spaced, no more than two (2) pages, and Arial size 11 font

  1. Describe your background and experience with data management and reporting.
  2. Describe your background and experience with the poultry industry.

About this opportunity

Salary context

The annualized midpoint for this posting is $51,738. That matches the $51,738 median among 52 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.

More jobs at this employer

Department of Food & Agriculture currently has 20 other open positions in this database.

Regional hiring context

There are 658 current state openings in Sacramento County, including this position.

Application timeline

Applications close in 8 days, on November 12, 2026.

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Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 30, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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