OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
State of California
Job Posting: Southern Operations Training Office Technician
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 3/4/2026
Job Description and Duties
Please see the attached duty statement for details on this postion.
Contact Deputy Chief Rich Owens email Richard.Owens@fire.ca.gov for questions related to this position.
The most highly competitive applicants will be invited to an on-site interview.
Candidate may be selected by resume review.The position is located at 23300 Castle Street, Riverside, CA, 92518.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is subject to working on nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. This position requires state-wide and local travel, including overnight stays. Possession of a valid driver’s license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles is required prior to appointment. Communicate effectively, work independently or as a team member on projects/assignments, work with various levels of staff and management, handle a dynamic workload without constraints, maintain a professional work appearance and environment.
Incumbent assigned must be able to type 40 wpm, great work attendance and professional appearance required. Maintain ability to work with various levels of staff and management, multi task and prioritize, pay attention to details and complete accurate work. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, OneNote, Publisher, Skype, Access, Outlook Calendar, Power BI, etc.) and G Suite applications (e.g. Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) is desirable.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!
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.
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: 3/4/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 required and must be included.
- Other -
Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299) : This form may be found at https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9
- Other -
Typing Certificate – You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Click below for information regarding acceptable typing certificates: http://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/GeneralInfo/TypingCertification.aspx
- Statement of Qualifications -
Candidates are required to complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). See questions below under "Statement of Qualifications" section. Only those candidates who submit all required documents by the postmarked date will be considered for appointment.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Linda Hang
(559) 243-4126
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:Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
(916) 767-8359
ReasonableAccommodations@fire.ca.gov
Application Instructions
You must submit a completed State Application (STD. 678) [please include WORKING TITLE and POS#], Resume, Typing Certificate, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299)-This form may be found at:
https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9, and if using education to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your formal (unofficial) transcripts and/or degree.
Submit the required documents to the following address or submit electronically:
CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring
POS#: 541-401-1139-016
1234 E. Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
Applications/Resumes postmarked after the final filing date may not be considered. Failure to follow directions for any portion of the required application package may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V
Who may apply:
To be eligible for consideration, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list;
- Eligible to transfer;
- Eligible to reinstate.
Applicants that successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list. Obtaining list eligibility does not guarantee employment. Those interested in obtaining employment must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.
For information about the exam, and exam application process, please see link below.
Office Technician Typing and General bulletin (ca.gov)
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ):
The SOQ must be typed, single-spaced, in Arial 12-point font, and no more than 1 page in length. Must have the applicant’s first and last name along with the Job Code in the top right-hand corner. Repeat the question before answering. Applicants who do not complete this SOQ and do not follow these requirements will not be considered. Cover letters, personal statements, and resumes do not take place of the SOQ.
- Please describe your experience as it pertains to computer applications. Please include specific examples and references to all the tools you have utilized and how you utilized them to reach your goal.
- Describe how your knowledge and/or work or school experience to date has prepared you when tasked with a challenging subject to present it to someone else in a clear, concise, and simpler manner.
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.