OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

About the position

This is the advanced journey level which regularly performs a variety of the most difficult duties and is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence and originality in performing assigned tasks. Positions at this level regularly require detailed and sensitive public contact and/or independent origination of correspondence involving the knowledge and application of detailed regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., positions such as secretaries to major division chiefs and one-person field office assignments comprised of a wide variety of responsibilities). Good judgment and the ability to communicate effectively is of primary importance at this level. Typically, the work at this level is rarely reviewed. In addition, positions may have responsibility for functional guidance in training and assisting less experienced employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of difficult clerical duties.
• Exercise initiative, independence, and originality in assigned tasks.
• Maintain detailed and sensitive public contact.
• Originate correspondence involving detailed regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide functional guidance in training and assisting less experienced employees.

Requirements

• One year of experience in California state service performing clerical duties at a level of responsibility equivalent to that of an Office Assistant, Range B.
• Two years of experience in typing and clerical work.
• Academic education above the twelfth grade may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements