Travel Unit Support Staff

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government, other state agencies, counties, and partners to care for low‑income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role.

If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role: In a training capacity, the Travel Unit Support Staff is responsible for processing California Automated Travel Expense Reimbursement System Global (CalATERS Global) travel claims and advances, US Bank Corporate Travel Account (CTA) voucher payments, and revolving fund replenishments using the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal). The incumbent also handles direct transfer reclassification and provides support to the Travel Team.

Work in a high‑rise building. Typical work requires prolonged sitting using a computer, calculator, and telephone. Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.

• Accountant Trainee

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-508629

Position #(s): -825

Working Title: Travel Unit Support Staff

Classification: ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

Salary: $4,442.00 - $5,296.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

• Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Accountant Trainee.
• Complete the Statement of Qualifications and the State Application by clicking “Apply Now.”
• Submit your application package with all required documents, including the Statement of Qualifications.
• Once you have applied, take the Accountant Trainee Examination.

If you meet the minimum qualifications with education, include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of the applicant’s ability to present information clearly and provide DHCS additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing.

The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, double‑spaced, and using 12‑point font. Indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.

• Describe how your education and work experience make you qualified for this position. Provide specific examples demonstrating how your skills and knowledge will allow you to be successful for this specific position.
• Describe your computer skills and experience required for this position.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 3/2/2026.

Who may apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or surplus eligibility. SROA and surplus candidates are given priority; other candidates may be considered if no SROA or surplus candidates apply.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and any required documents) must be submitted through your Cal Careers account at . Hard‑copy…