PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II
State of California
San Diego County, CA, USA
USD 3,833-4,804 / month
Job Posting: Program Technician II
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II
$3,833.00 - $4,804.00 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: 5/15/2026
Job Description and Duties
DEPARTMENT STATEMENT
ABC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. ABC believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join ABC and help us provide the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement.
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, incumbents review and process applications for alcoholic beverage licenses and provide general licensing information to the general public, licensees, applicants, consultants, attorneys, members of the alcoholic beverage industry, and allied law enforcement agencies (e.g., city, county, state, and federal agencies). Incumbents learn and maintain knowledge of ABC laws, rules, and regulations to assist applicants with the licensing process.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Working Conditions
This position is required to report to the office daily. No telework option is available.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Position is located at:
San Marcos District Office
570 Rancheros Drive, Suite 240
San Marcos, CA 92069
To take the Program Technician II exam, please click here.
Some classifications offer an alternate exam option for persons with certified disabilities called the Limited Exam and Appointment Program (LEAP). To be eligible to take a LEAP exam, you must certify through California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).
Special Requirements
Interested individuals shall submit a completed State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) or Electronic State Employment Application (through CalCareers Account www.jobs.ca.gov) and all other required documents as detailed in the job announcement.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for the position.
Only the required documents listed in the job announcement will be reviewed when screening candidates.
A background investigation and fingerprinting are required before a candidate can be appointed to this position.
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting the Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
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: 5/15/2026Who 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Desirable Qualifications
-Ability to maintain cohesive relationships with internal and external customers.
-Ability to deal with multiple tasks and changing priorities.
-Knowledge of personal computer and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) or similar software.
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.
