Job Description and Duties

Office Technician (Typing) - Training & Education Center

Please click on the link below to take and Pass the OT exam in order to establish eligibility. Also you MUST have a typing certificate attached to your application.

Office Technician Typing and General bulletin (ca.gov)

PERMANENT, FULL TIME OFFICE TECHNICAN (TYPING)-TRAINING & EDUCATION CENTER

The Training & Education Center is accepting applications for a full time, permanent Office Technician (typing) position. The applicant should be able to perform clerical work, including ability to spell correctly; use good English; make arithmetical computations, operate various office machines, follow oral and written directions; evaluate situations accurately and take effective action.

Make clear and comprehensive reports and keep records; meet and deal tactfully with the public; apply specific laws, rules and office polices and procedures; prepare correspondence independently, communicate effectively. A duty statement is attached.

TO APPLY: You must first establish your eligibility by passing an exam for this position. Part of the exam process will also be electronically filling out the STD 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include

"Office Technician (typing) - JC# 430299 " in the "Job Title(s)" section of the application.

You must submit a STD 678 Employment Application postmarked by close of business

May 31st, 2024 electronic submissions are highly recommended.

Please be certain you application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS Will NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Applicants whose eligibility for this position is based on successful completion of an online exam, transfer exam, or those relying on lateral transfer must provide with their application all documents necessary to substantiate that they meet the minimum qualifications as identified in the exam announcement and/or classification specification. Failure to include necessary documents may also exclude you from the hiring process. Employees on SROA, surplus and DSH employees meeting transfer or list eligibility will be considered first.

If you have questions regarding this position, or would like to request the duty statement, please Exams & Hiring Unit 707-253-5302

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-430299

Position #(s):

480-547-1139-XXX

Working Title:

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) DSH-NAPA -TEC

Classification:

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,609.00 - $4,652.00

of Positions:

2

Work Location:

Napa County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

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 CalCareers.ca.gov website.

A typing certificate is required with your application. We will honor typing certificates issued within the last four (4) years and certified from a five (5) minutes typing test, with a minimum of 40 words per minute.

Acceptable Certificates are from the following entities: Any CA State Agency/Department; The Employment Development Department's (EDD) One-Stop Career Centers may offer free typing tests. For a location near you, visit EDD's website at http://www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/pubs/osfile.pdf; Business schools or Colleges; Adult Education Center; or Skills and Business Education Center.

Unacceptable certificates: Internet typing certificates; typing certificates from employment agencies; and typing certificates that is less than five (5) minutes testing.

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals

Attn: Exam and Hiring Unit

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa, CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals

Exam and Hiring Unit

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa, CA 94558

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

HR Contact

(707) 253-5302

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Tiffani Emerson Morris

(707) 253-5562

tiffani.emersonmorris@dsh.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. 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.