OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
Full-time
Co. Clare, Ireland
EUR 3,829-4,794 / month
Job Posting: Office Technician
Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center
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: 10/3/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of the Lieutenant (Supervising Special Investigator I, SSI I), Protective Services Branch (PSB), the Office Technician (Typing) (OT) (T) is responsible for performing a variety of tasks and duties in support of the investigative, police and fire services for Porterville Developmental Center (PDC). These duties will include typing detailed and confidential police and investigative reports; distributing and controlling the record-keeping section for all confidential reports and documents and maintaining multiple database systems. Other tasks include responding to correspondence; maintaining the investigation case logs; answering telephones; maintaining monthly attendance reports; ordering office supplies; travel and training expenditures, purchasing required equipment for PSB personnel; and working with a variety of departmental personnel.
This position requires the incumbent to maintain consistent, regular attendance, be able to work various shifts, communicate effectively, demonstrate initiative, independence, and originality in performing tasks, exemplify responsibility and dependability for completing assignments and functions timely and accurately while maintaining confidentiality as necessary.
Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.
This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
Work is performed in an open-spaced partitioned office environment. Requires using a computer while reviewing and/or preparing documents.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Within the Department, the Porterville Developmental Center (PDC) has been a cornerstone in providing compassionate care and support to just over 200 individuals with I/DD since 1953. As one of the main state-operated facilities under the Department, PDC offers 24-hour residential services for adults with serious medical or behavioral issues related to I/DD.
Our mission is to deliver person-centered support through a dedicated interdisciplinary team, including physicians, psychologists, nurses, and more. We provide comprehensive services such as health care, education, work training, and preparation for independent living.
PDC is licensed by the California Department of Public Health to offer general acute medical, skilled nursing, and intermediate care services. We specialize in serving individuals with severe I/DD, including those requiring secure treatment programs.
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
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.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.
- Describe your experience performing clerical work in an office environment.
- Describe your experience providing administrative support and serving as the first point of contact for an office or program. How did you ensure professionalism and accuracy in handling inquiries and documents?
If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position.
The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.
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: 10/3/2026Who 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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
- Other - Typing certificate required
Desirable Qualifications
Ability to maintain constant and regular attendance; develop/maintain positive relationships with a variety of personnel within the Department of Developmental Services, as well as outside state and local agencies; must be able to maintain confidentiality due to the nature of the workload and must be able to multitask.
Benefits
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:
State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website
CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Mimi Hairford
(916) 654-3378
mimi.hairford@dds.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:Kerrie Sawyer
(559) 782-2303
kerrie.sawyer@pdc.ca.gov
Additional Information
Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.
All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: www.calhr.ca.gov.
If you have not taken the Office Technician (Typing) exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click here to gain list eligibility.
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Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, 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’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
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.
