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

Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

The Caltrans Sacramento Legal Office is looking for a well-qualified and highly motivated Office Technician (Typing) with interest and/or experience in supporting a team of attorneys and/or professional staff.
Under the supervision of the Supervisor I, or Supervisor II, the incumbent will act as the Legal Division Mail Clerk/Receptionist and is responsible for the processing and distribution of all daily mail and checks, preparing packages for shipment, copying and scanning documents, data entry, mail room/reception functions, and claims and litigation support.
The Caltrans Sacramento Legal Office is one of five offices comprising the Caltrans Legal Division (Sacramento/HQ, Oakland, Los Angeles, Fresno and San Diego). All five offices work together as one Caltrans Legal Division.

PARF# 42-27-0074 / JC-533578

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Office Technician (Typing) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click here CalCareers.

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

Working Conditions

Position is located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent. 

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent will work in climate-controlled office under artificial light, however, building temperatures may fluctuate due to periodic temperature control problems.

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.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
• The One-Stop Career Centers may offer free typing tests
• For a location near you, visit American Job Center Finder | CareerOneStop
• Acceptable typing certificate guidelines may be found here: CalCareers Typing Requirements
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification
• Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment
• Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent
• Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or
• Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.