OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
FUTURE SALARY INCREASES:
Effective July 1, 2025, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment
INCENTIVES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES:
Sign on Bonus - $2,000
40 hours of sick leave for immediate use
FUTURE INCENTIVES:
Employee employed as of July 1, 2025 will receive $2,000 lump sum
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: Week of January 8, 2025 (Candidates must appear in person for the examination)
The City of Stockton is currently recruiting for the position of Office Technician in the Police Department. The incumbent will work a City of Stockton 9/80 schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays, with every other Friday off.
Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a "for cause" employment status, and are represented by the Stockton City Employees' Association. (Classified/Represented)
This recruitment is being conducted as an Open/Promotional recruitment. Current regular full-time City of Stockton employees, at time of application, may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list. The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list, the open list, or a combination of both.
These lists may be used to fill future vacancies.
Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.
Under general supervision, performs technical administrative work of considerable difficulty and complexity; coordinates and supports a variety of complex office activities related to administration, human resources, payroll, compensation, and/or information technology; may lead or supervise subordinate clerical/technical staff as assigned; and performs related work as assigned.
Education/Experience:
Possession of an Associate's degree or completion of sixty semester units or ninety quarter units from an accredited two-year college or university AND three (3) years of progressively responsible clerical or office administrative experience with one (1) year equivalent to the City's class of Office Specialist. Additional clerical or office administrative experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Other Requirements:
Specified positions may require possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver License.
Knowledge of:
- Advanced office principles, practices, and procedures.
- Records management principles, standards, and systems.
- Methods and techniques for conducting complex administrative research.
- Fundamental analytical principles and processes.
- Various types of complex correspondence and report formats.
- Departmental operations relative to area of assignment.
Skill in:
- Coordinating and performing a variety of technical administrative functions.
- Providing administrative/staff support to management and/or other assigned personnel.
- Developing and implementing departmental policies, policies, and systems.
- Researching, interpreting, and applying complex laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Preparing, updating, and maintaining departmental records, reports, systems, and databases.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other staff, City departments, outside agencies, and the general public.
The Examination:
Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a written, oral or practical examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.
ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.
The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.
NOTE:
- After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.
- Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is received.
- NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the email address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.
In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.