Office Technician; Typing

Office Technician (Typing)

Location: General Services-Office

Job Code: JC-509836

Position #: -003

Work Location: Tulare County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Salary Range: $3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A

Number of Positions: 1

The position performs a variety of duties and is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and originality in performing assigned tasks. The role involves public and employee contact and correspondence, requiring knowledge and application of regulations, policies, and procedures. Good judgement, confidentiality, and effective communication are primary importance.

Individuals interested in applying must take and pass the Office Technician (Typing) Examination to obtain list eligibility. To view the Exam Bulletin, visit

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of personal leave.

Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard‑to‑recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

This position is not eligible for telework; it is in person only.

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Typical working conditions: on‑going interaction with personnel and the general public. The position requires prolonged sitting and extensive use of telephone and video data terminals, with some client contact.

Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties outlined in the duty statement.

Working Title: Office Technician (Typing)

Job Code #: JC-509836

Position #: -003

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: Tulare County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

• 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.
• The position requires a background investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position requires medical clearance prior to being hired.

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged. Submit a completed standard state application (STD 678), copy of typing certificate, and copy of the degree/transcript (if utilizing education to meet the minimum qualifications) by the final filing date.

Applications must include the position title and position number in the job title section and must be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time.

In the "Employment History" section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the to and from dates with the month, day, and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range, and the total worked (years/months). You must complete the duties performed section on the application. Applications with “see resume” are not acceptable.

Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter.

Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or downloaded from the website indicated below.

NOTE:

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and re‑employment list procedures, pre‑employment physical and fingerprint clearances.

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