Office Technician; Typing

Position: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
Job Description and Duties

The Nutrition Services Division (NSD) is looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable, hardworking, organized, independent, and customer service oriented Office Technician (Typing) to join the Program Support Unit (PSU). The NSD administers state and federal food programs, which also includes the new Universal Meals Program, that serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade; distributes U.S. Department of Agriculture Foods and Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to program operators in California;

provides training and resources; and administers and allocates state and federal grant programs to over 1,300 Child Nutrition Program Operators. Under the general supervision of the Supervisor l in the PSU and working cooperatively with program units and supervisors throughout the California Department of Education (CDE), the Office Technician (Typing) is responsible for providing complex clerical duties and support within the PSU and the NSD.

Personal Leave Program 2025

Effective July 1, 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 range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and working a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-506384

Position #(s):

-044

Working Title:

Office Technician (Typing)

Classification:

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,829.00 - $4,936.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Nutrition Services Division

Department Information

The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs.

The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.

Special Requirements

* The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). 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.

Application Instructions

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 the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 2/9/2026

Who May Apply

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…