Office Technician; Typing

Position: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
Job Description and Duties

Do you want to be part of an outstanding team that supports the state's 2,000+ local educational agencies in providing a world-class education to all of California's students? If you are interested in working in an exciting environment surrounded by a team of enthusiastic and self-motivated people, then look no further! The School Fiscal Services Division (SFSD) of the California Department of Education (CDE) is the right team for you.

SFSD core values include Teamwork, Integrity, Customer Service, and Continuous Improvement.

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor I, this position will provide clerical support to the Categorical Allocations and Audit Resolution (CAAR) Office staff and management on all activities related to categorical program apportionments and the audit resolution function. This position requires cooperation with all office staff and other division support staff on division-wide tasks. The incumbent must be able to work independently, perform difficult work assignments, be highly organized, and communicate clearly and tactfully with department managers and staff and local educational agency (LEA) officials.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

* Type, edit, finalize, or update documents, including general correspondence, apportionment letters and notices, reports, spreadsheets, reference and mailing lists. Review documents for format, spelling, content, and grammar, consistent with the department's style manual and correspondence guide.

* Perform general office duties, including creating and maintaining an office filing system, maintaining copies of subject and chronological files, organizing and archiving materials, faxing, photocopying, scanning, preparing mass mailings, receiving and determining appropriate staff for distribution of incoming mail for the office, contacting state and local governmental agencies by telephone regarding sensitive issues, answering telephones and routing calls to appropriate staff, and updating various manuals.

Personal Leave Program 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. 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 range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.

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

Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and working a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-508271

Position #(s):

-013

Working Title:

Office Technician (Typing)

Classification:

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 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:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

School Fiscal Services Division

Department Information

The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and childcare programs.

The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.

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  website.

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: 2/24/2026

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