Job Posting: Office Technician - Return to Work

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

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

• 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.
• 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.

This position requires candidates to submit a valid typing certificate with a minimum speed of 40 NET Words Per Minute (WPM) that meets CALHR Requirements. Typing tests for certification must be 5 minutes in length and proctored either virtually or in person.

• Candidates that need a proctored typing test may reach out to the DSH-Atascadero Employment Office at (805) 468-3384 to schedule one at our facility.

Candidates that are current State employees in a typing classification do not need to submit a typing certificate.

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: 8/18/2026

Who May Apply

How To Apply

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.
• Other -
  • Candidates who believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) based on a pattern of education, as outlined in the classification description (specifications), must submit a copy of their unofficial college transcripts showing how many units completed with their application (STD. 678). Higher degrees cannot be accepted as proof of a lower degree.
    • Transcripts must include candidate's name, the name of the school, and the date the degree was conferred, if applicable, in order to be considered for this position.
    • Foreign transcripts must include verification for US equivalency from an independent company.
    • Please ensure that the birthdate and social security number are redacted from the transcripts.
  
  If you are not using education to meet the MQs, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).
  
• Other -
  • Candidates must submit a valid typing certificate with a minimum speed of 40 NET Words Per Minute (WPM) that meets CALHR Requirements. Typing tests for certification must be 5 minutes in length and proctored either virtually or in person.
  
  Candidates that are current State employees in a typing classification do not need to submit a typing certificate and may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).
  
• Other -
  • If using State Civil Service Out of Class (OOC) experience to meet minimum qualifications, candidates must provide a copy of the approved OOC Completion Memorandum certifying their OOC experience. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the OOC experience not being applied towards meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification.
  
  If you are not basing your eligibility on OOC experience, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).