Office Technician; Typing

Job Description And Duties

To be considered for this Office Technician (Typing) job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please visit the exam bulletin at

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3. Additional information about this job is found in the Duty Statement.

The position is located at DWC Headquarters Oakland Office, 1515 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612. The employee’s cubicle is equipped with standard office equipment. The employee will attend meetings in designated rooms, travel for off‑site meetings and trainings, work in a team environment, and work independently. The duties of this job are performed indoors most of the time.

The position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed of not less than 40 words per minute for ordinary manuscript or printed typewritten materials. A valid typing certificate confirming this ability must be obtained prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available through the  website.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 3/18/2026

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at ). All experience and education relating to the minimum qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Resume (optional).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace.

Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.