OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL)
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 21.68-27.17 / hour
Job Posting: Office Technician (Permanent Intermittent)
Department of Parks & Recreation
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL)
$21.68 - $27.17 per Hour
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 11/26/2026
Job Description and Duties
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL) (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT) – CAPITAL DISTRICT / INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION / HISTORY / SUTTER’S FORT STATE HISTORIC PARK
The reporting location for this position is Sutter’s fort SHP in Sacramento, California. This position will work under the direction of the Guide II, Historical Monument (Supervisor).
This position will assist with the operations of the History Sector, which includes the State Indian Museum and Sutter's Fort State Historic Park. Effective communication and correspondence with other staff, partners, stakeholders, volunteers, and the public is crucial to success in this position, as well as the ability to work with volunteers of many different backgrounds and with diverse interests. This position must be able to use good judgment and apply Department policies and District processes to help maintain these programs. Will act as lead and give functional guidance in training volunteers, and participants for these programs. Assist the Sector with interpretation, visitor service and revenue collection, purchasing and accounting.
Normal workdays must include Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Evenings, weekends and holiday work may be required.
This position may work up to 1500 hours in any calendar year.
This position is designated as not telework eligible.
Training and Development assignments may be considered.
Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state-owned or leased vehicle.
State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Jared Jones at (916) 802-9723 or e-mail Jared.Jones@parks.ca.gov.
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Ability to bend, stoop, lift, sit, and stand for long periods of time and walk distances on uneven surfaces. Lift up to 25 lbs.
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position.
Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes your experience as it relates to this position/Duty Statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.
Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.
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: 11/26/2026Who 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 - Please see "Special Requirements."
Desirable Qualifications
- Excellent customer service and public relations skills, with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with visitors, volunteers, staff, educators, and community partners.
- Experience performing a variety of administrative and clerical functions, including records management, filing, correspondence, scheduling, and data entry.
- Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Experience maintaining confidential personnel, volunteer, or program records.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Experience tracking expenditures, maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, or processing purchases and contracts.
- Ability to learn and apply State administrative, fiscal, purchasing, and cash-handling policies and procedures.
- Experience working with volunteers, educational programs, historical sites, museums, parks, or other public-serving organizations.
- Knowledge of, or interest in learning about, California history, Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, and interpretive programming.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, maintain professionalism, and handle sensitive situations with tact and discretion.
- Experience providing support for special events, training programs, workshops, or educational activities.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as operational needs require.
- Ability to accurately handle cash transactions, maintain accountability of funds, and prepare revenue reports.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, safe, and respectful work environment.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Jared Jones
(916) 802-9723
Jared.Jones@parks.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:Sharon Comas - EEO Office
(916) 653-9990
sharon.comas@parks.ca.gov
Additional Instructions
If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-672-1138-902 and the Job Control # JC-538600 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.
Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Eligibility Information
To be considered for the job vacancy you MUST satisfy one of the following requirements:
- List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for classification Office Technician (General). Click here for more information on how to apply for the Office Technician (General) exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
- Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
- Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.
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.
