OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
Full-time
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 3,829-4,794 / month
Job Posting: Case Manager
Department of General Services
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: 12/13/2026
Job Description and Duties
This position is hybrid and eligible for teleworking in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy. The number of telework days will vary based on operational needs, and the incumbent will be required to report to the office as needed. This is subject to change based on operational need. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Excellence in the Business of Government!
Come join a team that creates:
- A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
- A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
- An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.
Secondary Class: This position may be upgraded to Senior Legal Typist for recruitment purposes. If upgraded, duties will be adjusted accordingly.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.
If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at DGS, please reach out to our recruitment team; we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at DGSRecruitment@dgs.ca.gov.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Free Parking!
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
- Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.
- Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
- Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
- Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
- Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
The Department of General Services’ (DGS) and Office of Administrative Hearings’ (OAH) Core Values and Employee Expectations are key to the success of OAH’s Mission. That mission is to “provide a neutral forum for fair and independent resolution of administrative matters, ensuring due process and respecting the dignity of all.” DGS/OAH employees are to adhere to OAH’s Core Values and Employee Expectations, and to perform their duties in a way that exhibits and promotes those values and expectations.
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.
- Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
- Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
- For applications submitted via mail or drop-off (not applying electronically), write RPAs 31371 and 31373-OAH, JC 538809 and indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e. SROA,surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible) in the "Examinations or JobTitle(s)" section of the State Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678).
- APPLICATION PACKAGES ARE SCREENED AND MAY BE DISQUALIFIED IF ANY OF THE REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKAGE DOCUMENTS ARE MISSING, INCOMPLETE AND/OR ILLEGIBLE.
**We encourage applicants to apply electronically.**
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: 12/13/2026Who 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 required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
REQUIRED – Statement of Qualifications. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section on the job advertisement for details and instructions
Desirable Qualifications
- Effectively manage multiple tasks, challenging high volume workload and strict regulatory and procedural deadlines calmly and efficiently.
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:
- Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Holidays and leave
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- Commute Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
April Mathews
(279) 799-3875
april.mathews@dgs.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:EEO Main line
(916) 376-5127
DGSEEO@dgs.ca.gov
Additional Information
Reporting Location:
2349 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95833
Please specify RPAs 31371 & 31373 and JC-538809 on your state application.
Examination Information: Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process. To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:
CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search
Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.
For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the DGS Examinations Unit at DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
The SOQ must specifically address the topics listed below. When responding to this question, applicants must follow these guidelines:
- The SOQ should be typed in 12 point Arial font, single-spaced, on letter sized paper (8.5" x 11"), and limited to no more than one page in length.
- Responses should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples. Resumes letters, and other materials will not be considered as a substitute for the SOQ.
- What made you apply for this position and how does your work experience prepare you for the job responsibilities in the duty statement?
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.
