Office Technician; Typing

Position: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Education (CDE) is seeking a hard-working, enthusiastic individual to join its Assessment Development and Administration Division as an integral part of a team that supports California educators in understanding and administering statewide student assessments. We are looking for someone who is motivated, resourceful, and detail-oriented to provide complex clerical support to office managers and staff within this fast-paced division.

This full-time position is hybrid (i.e., work in the office 2 days a week) and requires effective organization and time-management skills. Under general supervision of the Education Research and Evaluation Administrator I of the English Language Proficiency and Spanish Assessments Office, the incumbent for this position is responsible for:

* Answering and routing incoming phone calls and emails

* Scheduling meetings using Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom

* Creating and editing documents and correspondence using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Adobe Acrobat according to CDE's Correspondence Guide and Style Manual

* Assisting division staff with a variety of program-related tasks

* Tracking program documents and activities

* Preparing and maintaining electronic and hard copy filing systems

* Reviewing and editing documents for basic grammar, content accuracy, punctuation, and format

* Creating and maintaining new documents and text for division web pages

* Making travel arrangements for division staff

* Ordering office supplies and tracking order status

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

Working Conditions

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 physically reporting to 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-509164

Position #(s):

-002

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:

Assessment Development & Admin. Div.

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 child care 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.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 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.

Copy of a valid typing certificate, issued within the last 4 years, indicating the ability to type at least 40 words per minute is required. Typing certification must be 5 minutes in length and proctored.

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) has approved certificates from the following entities:

* The Employment Development Department's (EDD) One-Stop Career Centers may offer free typing tests. For a location near you, visit EDD's website at

* Adult Education Centers

* Skills and Business Education Centers

Cal Careers Typing Requirements:

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…