OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

State of California • Sacramento, CA

44d • Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of the California Labor Commissioner's Office is to ensure a just day's pay in every workplace in the State and to promote economic justice through robust enforcement of labor laws. By combating wage theft, protecting workers from retaliation, and educating the public, we put earned wages into workers' pockets and help level the playing field for law-abiding employers. This office is also known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE).

We are looking for passionate and driven team members who seek to make a difference in the lives of workers and employers through education and enforcement of employment laws. This position is in our Wage Claim Adjudication Unit. To learn more about this program, visit: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlseWagesandHours.html

Under the supervision of the Deputy Labor Commissioner III (DLC III/Senior Deputy) in the Wage Claim Adjudication (WCA) unit, the Office Technician (Typing) performs a wide variety of the most difficult clerical duties for the WCA program in order to support the labor code law enforcement functions of the program efficiently and effectively. The Office Technician (Typing) performs processing and data entry of various documents including claims, Public Records Act (PRA) requests, and reports.

Please ensure application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. Failure to provide this information may disqualify your application.
If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload a copy of your degree or transcripts with your application package.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

Requirements

• Applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility.
• Typing Certificate requirements: Minimum typing speed of 40 WPM, issued within the last four (4) years, and certified from a proctored, five (5) minute typing test.

Nice To Haves

• work independently performing complex clerical tasks
• prioritize tasks in order to process a high volume of correspondence and data entry using various computer programs (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• communicate effectively with staff and the public while adhering to the department's mission, vision, values, and goals
• give and be receptive to feedback
• perform difficult clerical work
• make arithmetical computations
• operate various office machines
• follow oral and written directions
• evaluate situations accurately and take effective action
• read and write English at a level required for successful job performance
• make clear and comprehensive reports and keep difficult records
• meet and deal tactfully with the public
• apply specific laws, rules and office policies and procedures
• prepare correspondence independently utilizing a wide knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and spelling
• provide functional guidance

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of the most difficult clerical duties for the WCA program in order to support the labor code law enforcement functions of the program efficiently and effectively.
• Performs processing and data entry of various documents including claims, Public Records Act (PRA) requests, and reports.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package with medical, dental, and vision options.
• Sick leave, vacation leave, or annual leave options available.
• Retirement plan through CalPERS. Other retirement options include 401(k) and/or 457(b) participation through State of California Savings Plus program.
• Public transportation subsidy and pre-tax parking program options.
• Representation in the State of California collective bargaining process by Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1000. Members belong to Unit 1 in the bargaining process.
• The personal satisfaction of knowing that you impact the daily lives of wage earners in California.
• Incumbents will have the opportunity to contribute in CalPERS retirement, social security, and may participate additionally in both 401K and 457 deferred compensation plans. While you work hard to provide economic justice for California workers, you secure economic security for your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees