Job Description and Duties

Excellence in the Business of Government!

Come join a team that creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.

• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.

• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under the supervision of the Associate Print Plant Superintendent, in a temporary position, the Seasonal Clerk in the Office of State Publishing, Digital Print & Mail Services performs simple repetitive clerical, production, and other related work. The duties will be accomplished by the guidelines of the Department of General Services (DGS), Office of State Publishing (OSP) operations manual, directives of the California Code of Regulations and the State Administrative Manual.

Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving state public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive state public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed.

Temporary Authorization (TAU)

• For applicants who have no State transfer or reinstatement eligibility, applications will be accepted for a TAU appointment. The maximum duration of a TAU appointment is 9 months or, will be terminated 60 days after the establishment of a list. This position may become permanent at a later date; however, the candidate selected for the TAU appointment must compete in the administered exam, pass the exam, and place within the top 3 ranks before a permanent appointment can be received. Applicants for TAU appointments must meet the minimum qualifications for the classification as noted in the class specification. A State application (STD. 678) with an original signature is required for all TAU hires.

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

Working Conditions

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.

• Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.

• Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.

• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.

• Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.

• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SEASONAL CLERK

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-423170

Position #(s):

307-700-1120-906

Working Title:

Seasonal Clerk

Classification:

SEASONAL CLERK

$2,985.00 - $3,365.00 A

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Work Shift:

6:30 a.m.

• 2:30 p.m.

Work Week:

Monday

• Friday

Department Information

The Department of General Services (DGS) Core Values and Employee Expectations are key to the success of the Department's Mission. That mission is to "Deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers." DGS employees are to adhere to the Core Values and Employee Expectations, and to perform their duties in a way that exhibits and promotes those values and expectations.

Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations administered by DGS and examinations available online.

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: 4/2/2024

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

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 General Services

Attn: Recruitment & Exam Services Unit

P.O. Box 989052

West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of General Services

Recruitment & Exam Services Unit

Office of Human Resources

707 3rd Street, Lobby

West Sacramento, CA 95605

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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Self-motivated and responsible.

• Demonstrate good attendance.

• Be at your respective workstation ready for work at the starting time of your shift.

• Return on time to your respective workstation ready to work after breaks and lunch.

• Be a self-starter and able to work with minimal direction.

• Prioritize jobs and organize time.

• Motivate others and set a good example.

• Support supervisor and management decisions.

• Be efficient and conscientious, professional, and courteous.

• Dependable and reliable to meet work schedule requirements.

• Possess a positive attitude and be alert.

• Be open-minded and flexible to ideas and solutions.

• Alert operator and supervisor when a bad product is produced.

• Produce a high amount of quality work with accuracy and attentiveness to detail.

• Assume responsibility for customer service suggestions and improvements.

• Willingness to work under noisy and dirty conditions (hearing protection provided).

• Maintain an organized work area, including storage of equipment, supplies, and personal belongings.

• Work well under pressure requiring the ability to handle stress and deadlines.

• Ability to be flexible to cover different shifts (including day, evening, or night) to provide staff coverage as needed.

• Able to make sound rational judgments and decisions.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Holidays and leave

• Defined benefit retirement program

• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

• Commute Program

• Employee Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx

Hiring Unit Contact:

Brian Johnston

(916) 327-8942

Brian.Johnston@dgs.ca.gov

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:

EEO Main line

(916) 376-5127

DGSEEO@dgs.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.

Reporting Location

Office of State Publishing

Digital Print & Mail Services

1050 Richards Blvd

Sacramento, CA 95811

Please specify RPA #26128-OSP and JC #423170 on your state application.

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.