Office Technician; Typing

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), 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.

Job Code #: JC-504027

Position #(s):

-001

Working Title
:
Office Technician (Typing)

Classification
: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Salary Range
: $3,829.00 – $4,794.00 A (minimum for new state candidates)

# of Positions
: 1

Work Location
:
Los Angeles County

Telework
:
In Office

Job Type
:
Permanent, Full Time

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

When you join CAL FIRE, you become part of a team that responds to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE offers well‑paying careers and opportunities for advancement and encourages you to consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE.

Please note that due to postal service delays, electronic submission of the application is recommended. For detailed responsibilities, see the Duty Statement link in the Additional Documents section.

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire located at:

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this posting do not reflect the pay reduction.

To be eligible for consideration, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list
• Eligible to transfer
• Eligible to reinstate

Applicants that successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list. Obtaining list eligibility does not guarantee employment. Those interested in obtaining employment must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.

Sign up for CAL FIRE exam notifications here. General information on CAL FIRE career opportunities can be found here.

• The position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications. 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  website.
  Unacceptable certificates include those issued by the Internet or Employment Agencies and those issued for a typing test under five (5) minutes.
  Typing certification must be 5 minutes in length and proctored either virtually or in person. Any State Agency/Department may also give you a typing test.
  Acceptable certification is available at
  State departments will honor typing certificates issued within the last four years, certified from a five (5) minute typing test that meets the CalHR requirements, with a minimum of 40 WPM (words per minute).  to see the typing certificate guideline and to locate an acceptable establishment near you
• If using education to meet Minimum Qualification, please attach your degree or transcripts.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form; otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

Do NOT include any confidential information on any documents you submit. Confidential information to exclude includes SSN, birthdate, driver’s license number, etc. Confidential information on the first page of electronically submitted applications will…