Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The  Office Technician (Typing) will be directed by the Recovery Mall Services Program Director and/or Program Assistant at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). Under general direction, performs a variety of the more difficult duties for the RMS Management staff and other RMS staff with a minimum of supervision. Exercises a high degree of initiative, originality, and independence in performing assigned tasks. Independently originate correspondence involving the knowledge and application of RMS program and hospital policies and procedures. This position requires the use of good judgment and the ability to communicate effectively. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Use clerical and computer skills to prepare and maintain document files, spreadsheets and data base systems. 
• Act as the receptionist to Recovery Mall Services.
• Utilizes computer skills to compose and type correspondence, prepare and/or complete various documents, and data entry.
responsibilities. 

In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at , OR
2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR
3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

*Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts and/or completed out of class (OOC) paperwork. .

*If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list.

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You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is located within the Security Treatment Area (STA).

Special Requirements

• 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.

You MUST submit a valid typing certificate  with a minimum speed of 40 NET WPM  that meets  . 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.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package including:

• 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

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information

*Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

*Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

*This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

*Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted. Scanned, copied or faxed applications will not be accepted.

*Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.

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 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 - You MUST submit a valid typing certificate with a minimum speed of 40 NET WPM that meets . 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.
  Candidates needing a proctored typing test may reach out to the Employment Office at (805) 468-3384 to schedule one at our facility.

• Other - 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 unofficial transcripts,  that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it. Please note: foreign transcripts must include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company.
• Other -

  If using State Civil Service Out of Class (OOC) experience to meet minimum qualifications, you MUST provide a copy of the approved OOC Completion Memorandum certifying your 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 Out of Class experience, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office,

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