JC-529241 OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

This posting states its location as Los Angeles County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT) – GREAT BASIN DISTRICT / GREAT BASIN DISTRICT OFFICE / LANCASTER, CA

This is a reopening of JC-529241. If you have previously applied to this job control, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

The reporting location for this position is Great Basin District Office in Lancaster, California. This position will work under the general supervision of the Supervisor I.  

The incumbent will perform a variety of general office and clerical work and is required to perform typing duties for data entry tasks, accounting and fiscal, public information and general clerical operations. The work requires in-depth knowledge of the workings of the department and the district, following directions, learning and applying laws, rules and regulations, procedures and policies, meeting and dealing tactfully with the public and co-workers either face-to-face, by telephone or via email.

This position may work up to 1500 hours in any calendar year.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

State housing not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Shan Drum at or e-mail This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

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

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed indoors in an office environment, with approximately 90% of the workday spent sitting.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).  PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here.

Qualifications

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.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
• The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing
• Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below
• Your SOQ is to be typed (8-1/2” X 11” size paper)
• Arial 12 pt. font
• Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview
• The SOQ response must not be more than two (2) pages and address the following:
• Describe your experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the information contained in the position description.
• Describe your experience working with others in a team environment. Explain how you developed productive working relationships with peers and management.
• Describe your ability and experience in handling a heavy workload with competing priorities, and the steps you take to ensure deadlines are met.
• SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document
• State departments will honor typing certificates issued within the last four years, certified from a five (5) minute typing test that meets the CalHR requirements, with a minimum of 40 WPM (words per minute), and proctored either virtually or in person
• The Employment Development Department's (EDD) One-Stop Career Centers may offer free typing tests
• For a location near you, visit EDD's website

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