PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III

State of California
State of California

Sacramento County, CA, USA

USD 4,329-5,425 / month

Posted on Aug 6, 2026

Job Posting: GD Support Technician III

State Controller's Office

JC-527585
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GD Support Technician III
PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III

$4,329.00 - $5,425.00 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: 8/19/2026

Job Description and Duties

This position is Limited Term (12 months); it may become permanent, be extended up to 24 months, or be cancelled at any time.

Under general supervision provided by the Supervising Program Technician III, the Program Technician III will independently provide sensitive and detailed information to employees, state agencies, public, or other public jurisdictions and work on the most technical or critical work performed in the Post Issuance Unit. The Program Technician III will process detailed program information using the FI$Cal System while following Disbursements Bureau guidelines and procedures, while exercising a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. The Program Technician III will be responsible for learning one of several critical Post Issuance Unit functions and will serve as a Subject Matter Expert providing guidance regarding Post Issuance question and providing technical assistance to the Post Issuance Unit supervisor and the General Disbursements Manager.
This position will be require regular contact and communication with the public via a multi-line phone system and via email, and will emphasize the importance of excellent customer service skills.

Duties Performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

Utilizing the FI$Cal System, perform all functions and tasks related to the Post Issuance Unit workloads on a rotating basis and/or as directed by supervisors, including:
  • Warrant Redeposits/Returns: Update the status of warrants to inform issuing agencies and STO. Process auto-redeposits for payments issued by FTB, Medi-Cal, EDD, Blue Cross and others.
  • Damaged Warrants: Monitor and replace damaged warrants. Verify replacement warrants against original damaged warrants; review the warrant data for accuracy and verify returned damaged warrant detail.
  • Warrant Stop Payments: Evaluate and process Replacement/Duplicate Controller’s Warrant/Stop Payment (STD435), Proof of Lost of Destroyed Payroll Warrant (CD113A and CD113B), and In-Home Support Services Request for Void/Stop Payment (IHSS Listings).
  • Forged Warrants: Review claims of forgery and approve/disapprove for processing based on laws, rules and regulations.
  • Payroll/Garnishments Warrants: Process Payroll Redeposits and Garnishments. Receive, evaluate, file, and maintain payroll warrants for redeposit.
Other duties include:
  • Prepare daily statistical reports utilizing Microsoft Excel and FI$Cal to provide data on in-progress and completed work for submission to the General Disbursements GD manager.
  • Answer the General Disbursements telephone line and inquiries directed to the email box related to Post Issuance inquiries, providing sensitive and detailed program information.
  • Communicate professionally and often with Disbursements Management and SCO division contacts in the Statewide Accounting and Reporting Division, Personnel/Payroll Services Division, Division of Audits, Departmental Accounting Office, and others to resolve complex, sensitive, confidential post issuance concerns.
  • Review FI$Cal transactions performed by Post Issuance Unit staff and provide approval or return for edits.
  • Act as an expert staff resource responsible for consultation in the varied processes of Post Issuance and functions/navigation of FI$Cal.
  • Assist with onboarding and on-the job training of new and less experienced staff within the Post Issuance Unit.
  • Utilize 3rd party vendor accounts to mail critical warrants and documents overnight.
  • Attend in-person and virtual meetings as a subject matter expert.

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

Working Conditions

This position is located at The Park, a quaint and historical campus environment two blocks from McKinley Park, in the heart of residential East Sacramento. Easily accessible from US 50 and I-80, The Park offers free parking, quick walks to local restaurant favorites, and countless lunchtime strolling opportunities through the quiet East Sacramento neighborhood.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-527585
Position #(s):
051-140-9929-904
Working Title:
GD Support Technician III
Classification:
PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III
$4,329.00 - $5,425.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Facility:
Disbursements

Department Information

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.

The Disbursements Division (DISB) of the California State Controller’s Office plays a crucial role in ensuring that the state’s financial obligations are disbursed accurately and on time. This division handles the issuance of payments for State employees, retirees, vendors, and various state programs, making it essential to keeping California’s operations running smoothly. By joining this team, you’ll be at the heart of financial management, gaining hands-on experience in processing and overseeing millions in state funds.

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Special Requirements

Take the required examination here: Program Technician III Examination

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: 8/19/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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:

State Controller's Office
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources Office, A.I.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

State Controller's Office
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources Office, A.I.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento, CA 95814
Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date.
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:
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently with solid sense of responsibility, accountability, and integrity.
  • Ability to manage a high volume, visible, and impactful workload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, collaboration, and cooperation.
  • Ability to ask effective questions, evaluates information, apply guidelines and procedures, and make accurate and timely decisions.
  • Ability to work well with others and maintain good interpersonal relationships.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Shanel Watts
(916) 404-9933
swatts@sco.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:
SCO EEO Officer
(916) 324-2223
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.

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