Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Applicants who previously applied to JC 480081 will not need to reapply as your application will be considered for this vacancy.

Under the direction of the Office Services Supervisor I (Typing), the Office Assistant (Typing) is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties including timekeeping, providing drafts, assisting with the written correspondence of confidential and routine memorandums, maintaining departmental reports, assisting the public and maintaining supplies for the clerical unit.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Typing Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than 1 page in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Based on the duty statement, discuss your work experience, background, education, and training that you believe makes you qualified for this position.

2. Please describe your experience with handling multiple projects with competing deadlines. What challenges have you faced? How did you overcome the challenges that were presented to you?

This position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed designated on the Classification Specifications (link available in the minimum requirements 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:

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Ability to work independently and problem solve; Excellent writing skills; Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment; Excellent organizational and time management skills; Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work as team player; Good attendance, punctuality, and dependability; Working knowledge of personal computers and standard office equipment.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire and a Statement of Qualifications with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-490268) and/or position number 388-420-1379-001 on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names, and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the

selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

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.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with

  your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the

  SOQ will not be considered. Resumes in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered.

  Refer to the Special Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Immediate start,

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