What are the responsibilities and job description for the OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) position at California Correctional Institution?
- This advertisement is for an Office Technician or Office Assistant position(s) located at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, Kern.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their applications progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.
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If you are a current employee, you are highly encouraged to use your CDCR email address on the job application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
California Correctional Institution is located in the Tehachapi Mountains approximately 325 miles south of Sacramento and approximately 120 miles north of Los Angeles.
CCI is a Multi-level, Sensitive Needs Yard, facility consisting of three (3) facilities, encompassed within a campus style layout with varied terrain. Work in this location may require exposure to varied temperatures dependent upon the season
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
- OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING)
Department Information
Mission
** CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
- CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the
** Commitment to California Model
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.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job on the State application (STD. 678) form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIRFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only
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: 2/12/2025Who 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.
- Other -
Performance Evaluations
Applicants must submit a copy of their most recent performance evaluation. Must be dated within the past 12 months. If not available, please indicate in a letter/memo and attach instead.
- Other -
Typing Certificates
A Typing Certificate is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD 678.). Applications received without an appropriate Typing Certificate will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered.
Desirable Qualifications
Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued
Ability to: Type at a speed of not less than 40 words per minute from ordinary manuscript or printed or typewritten material.
Benefits
- Food Trucks Vary Daily.
- Van/Carpools may be available.
- 15-minute commute from Tehachapi City, 1 hour 15 minute commute from Lancaster/Palmdale and 1 hour commute from Bakersfield.
- Median home purchase price in Tehachapi is $442,250.
- Centrally located for destination/vacation spots: 4 hours to Las Vegas, 2 hours to Los Angeles, 5 to San Diego, 3 hours to the Central Coast and 2.25 hours to Wine Country in Paso Robles.
** Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
** Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.
** Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performancemanagement-merit-system-principles.aspx
**This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Emily Abrams
(661) 822-4402 ext: 4222
emily.abrams@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Carol Petersen
(661) 822-4402 ext: 4221
carol.petersen@cdcr.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:Rhonda Amis
(661) 822-4402 ext: 4536
Rhonda.Amis@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information
A completed State Application (Std. 678) and all accompanying documents must be submitted for the position the candidate is applying for.
A completed application includes the position title, position number, and your eligibility in the Job Title line. Candidates who do not submit all the required documents (incomplete application packages) will be eliminated from the selection process.
Applicants should NOT submit the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) page nor the Instructions page (pages 5-6) of the state application (Std. 678).
This advertisement may be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during this posting and future permanent/full-time vacancies that may occur. Limited Term recruitments may be extended up to 12 months for a total of 24-month period or become permanent.
All methods of appointments may be considered.
Candidates New to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department testing on an annual basis thereafter.
All State exams and/or exam information are available on the Cal Careers website at www.jobs.ca.gov. If during your search criteria no matching exams are found, does mean the exam is not available at this time and you will need to apply when the exam is available.
*DEPARTMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CONTACT ALL CANDIDATES WITH LIST ELIGIBILITY; THEREFORE, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEARCH FOR VACANCIES THEY MAY BE ELIGIBILE FOR AND APPLY.*
*Examination Information:
The California Department of Human Resources has approved certificates from the following entities:
Acceptable
- Any State Agency/Department (the Agency/Department that you are applying to may also give you a typing test)
- 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 http://www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/pubs/osfile.pdf .
- Business schools or colleges
- Adult Education Centers
- Skills and Business Education Centers.
Unacceptable Certificates:
A Typing Certificate is required when submitting your Employment Application. Applications received without an appropriate Typing Certificate will be rejected. Criteria is Forty words per minute and five minute length test.
The Following Typing Certificates are approved:
- The Employment Development Department’s (EDD) One-Stop Career Centers may offer free typing tests.
Eligibility Exam:
Office Technician (T) Exam:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=4PB2402
Office Assistant (T) Exam:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=0PBDD
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.
Salary : $442,250
