OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Job Posting: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

JC-519180

• OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 6/24/2026

Application Methods:

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Job Description and Duties

The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), Employment Advocacy and Prosecution Team (EAPT) assists in investigations into employee misconduct, advises on disciplinary decisions, and pursues disciplinary actions on behalf of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). In addition, EAPT litigates appeals to the State Personnel Board (SPB), requests to file charges with the SPB, or whistleblower complaints before the SPB, and defending or prosecuting petitions for writs of administrative mandamus before the superior and appellate courts.

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory), the Office Technician (Typing) will independently perform administrative office work for OLA and provide support to multiple areas such as front reception, procurement, and travel. Duties include mail and document handling, data entry, logging and tracking, corresponding, and completing forms. The incumbent should be comfortable with managing interruptions and reprioritizing tasks under pressure.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.

Human Resources Technology System

The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process.

HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application's progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 3986.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

This advertisement is for an Office Technician (Typing) position located in Sacramento. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-400-1139-013.

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

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

Working Conditions

OLA provides a secured access facility with free on-site parking and is situated in Sacramento within the 95827 zip code. The Department will provide a lap top.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid telework after the probation period, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. During the probationary period, the work hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Telework is only available to residents of California.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-519180

Position #(s):

065-400-1139-013

Working Title:

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Classification:

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week:

Monday - Friday

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

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 should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant 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.

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.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting prior to appointment.

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 http://www.e-verify.gov/.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

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: 6/24/2026

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Corrections & Rehabilitation

CDCR Hiring Support - Postal

Attn: CDCR Hiring Support

P.O. Box 942883

Sacramento, CA 94283-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

CDCR Hiring Support - Drop-off

CDCR Hiring Support

9825 Goethe Rd, Application Drop Box

(Drop off not available on weekends and holidays)

Sacramento, CA 95827

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - A Typing Certificate is required and should be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Typing Certificate will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered.

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.

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:

• Customer service experience.
• Professional communication skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Ability to follow direction.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.
• Professional demeanor and presentation.
• Initiative and willingness to go above and beyond.
• Tact and conflict management skills.
• Proficiency with standard office tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, fax, phones).
• Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx.

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:

Elizabeth Campa

(279) 223-4754

OLAPersonnelLiaison@cdcr.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:

Office of Civil Rights

(916) 255-0458

M_CivilRights@cdcr.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.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to work 40 hours per week; set work hours during core business hours (work hours begin as early as 8:00 a.m. and end as late as 5:00 p.m.), and work outside of normal business hours in emergency situations or to accomplish specific work;
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to Departmental staff, public, vendors, outside agencies, etc. in order to disseminate or obtain information, respond to inquiries, and/or to receive/provide direction/orders, prepare correspondence, create/update desk procedures, train staff, etc.;
• Able to be supervised by assigned supervisor or manager;
• Compose written documents (e.g., letters, memos, etc.) in order to document, respond to inquiries or requests, or complete assignments utilizing typing skills, computer programs, notes and/or dictation, transcribing skills, reading comprehension skills, written communication skills, grammar skills, proofreading and editing skills, etc.;
• As the front desk and telephone receptionist, greet and direct visitors and/or callers accessing services of the OLA. Make inquiries about the visitor/caller identity, the purpose of the visitor/caller request, and refer the visitor/caller to the appropriate program staff for further handling, or take messages as necessary;
• Receive, open, date stamp, sort, log, and properly distribute all incoming mail, faxes, and other documents; prepares and process items for faxing and/or mailing and overnight delivery;
• Perform timekeeping duties by coordinating the distribution, collection, review, and processing of monthly timesheets and providing to Personnel;
• Prioritize and organize workload to ensure time frames are met;
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment to complete assigned work tasks;
• Maintain confidentiality of all Departmental information, concerns, issues, etc.;
• Review incoming e-mails and other correspondence to determine appropriate action and refer to appropriate staff;
• Create and maintain a variety of electronic and paper tracking and filing systems to organize and maintain documents for future reference;
• Create, proof, format, edit, and/or finalize various complex correspondence, forms, reports, and memorandums, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature, in a variety of formats (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) using Departmental standards for format and distribution;
• Track, maintain, and organize office supply inventory, and order office supplies as needed. Maintain the Supply Database, and coordinate all procurement paperwork with appropriate staff;
• Perform data entry work in order to input, extract and disseminate information, track documents, maintain and update records, logs, etc.;
• Perform mathematical computations such as basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to complete assigned tasks;
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with Department employees at all levels;
• Operate various office machines/equipment such as the telephone, photocopier, fax, personal computer, mail machine/scale/meter, calculator, etc. to produce completed assigned duties;
• Provide new staff with On-the-Job Training, as required;
• Back up other staff in the contracts and training teams as needed;
• Lift, carry, move and/or drag items such as reams of paper, binders, manuals, training material, etc. weighing up to 20 pounds;
• Attend meetings as required, and complete all annual training requirements;
• Travel may be required to off-site locations, to various parts of the state via vehicle, train, bus, and/or plane.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Office Technician (Typing) classification, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Office Technician (Typing) Examination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.