Office Technician - Area Office

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Area Manager of the Van Nuys Area Office, the Office Technician (Typing) provides clerical support and performs office duties for the Area Manager and Regional Manager. The incumbent performs calendar management, meeting scheduling, and front desk duties, including answering phones, checking email, submitting travel claims, assisting with timesheets, preparing documents, and tracking projects. The Office Technician is responsible for adhering to civil service laws, as well as departmental and division rules, policies, and procedures.

The incumbent demonstrates professionalism, works cooperatively with DOSH/DIR management and employees, stakeholders, and the public, and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. The incumbent will perform the following duties with a high degree of accuracy.

To be considered for this Office Technician (Typing) job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3.

• The position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed not less than 40 words per minute from ordinary manuscript or printed or typewritten material. 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

This job is located at Cal/OSHA Van Nuys Consultation, 6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 307, Van Nuys, CA 91401.

If you are interested in more than one location and/or position, please submit an application for each specific job control.

The incumbent works in an air-conditioned office building with natural and artificial lighting and temperature control. The incumbent works in a cubicle in close proximity to others in a typical office setting. Typical work requires use of the computer and telephone for extended periods of time and interaction with co-workers.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as QR Codes, are not considered Postmark dates for timely filing.

Final Filing Date: 2/3/2026

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 if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/ Employment Application STD 678) and applicable documents must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Applications may be submitted electronically through your  account. If submitting a hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. Alternatively, you may submit a hard copy package via the methods below:

Department of Industrial Relations, Cert Mailing Address Sacramento, Attn:
Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit, 1416 9th Street, 13th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814; or Department of Industrial Relations, Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento, Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit, 1416 9th Street, 13th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. Office hours: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM.

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), 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 is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Typing Certificate (Required)

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made 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, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. It is the objective of the State to achieve a drug-free workplace.