OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

at  Department of State Hospitals

The Office Technician (Typing) will be directed by the Recovery Mall Services Program Director and/or Program Assistant in the Recovery Mall Services Department (RMS) at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Use clerical and computer skills to prepare and maintain document files, spreadsheets, and data base systems.
• Act as a receptionist to Recovery Mall Services.
• Utilize computer skills to compose and type correspondence for various RMS staff; prepare and/or complete various documents and data entry.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB VACANCY, YOU MUST SATISFY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at Office Technician (Typing) Exam Bulletin, OR

2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR

3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

• Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts and/or out of class paperwork.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either I: One year of experience in California state service performing clerical duties at a level of responsibility equivalent to that of an Office Assistant, Range B. OR II: Experience: Two years of experience in typing and clerical work. [Academic education above the twelfth grade may be substituted for one year of the required general experience on the basis of either (a) one year of general education being equivalent to three months of experience; or (b) one year of education of a business or commercial nature being equivalent to six months of experience. Students who are enrolled in the last semester or its equivalent of course work, which upon completion will fulfill these requirements, will be admitted to the examination, but they must submit evidence of completion before they can be considered for appointment.]

• If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position may require you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

The Office Technician (Typing) will be directed by the Recovery Mall Services Program Director and/or Program Assistant in the Recovery Mall Services Department (RMS) at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Use clerical and computer skills to prepare and maintain document files, spreadsheets, and data base systems.
• Act as a receptionist to Recovery Mall Services.
• Utilize computer skills to compose and type correspondence for various RMS staff; prepare and/or complete various documents and data entry

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either I: One year of experience in California state service performing clerical duties at a level of responsibility equivalent to that of an Office Assistant, Range B. OR II: Experience: Two years of experience in typing and clerical work. [Academic education above the twelfth grade may be substituted for one year of the required general experience on the basis of either (a) one year of general education being equivalent to three months of experience; or (b) one year of education of a business or commercial nature being equivalent to six months of experience. Students who are enrolled in the last semester or its equivalent of course work, which upon completion will fulfill these requirements, will be admitted to the examination, but they must submit evidence of completion before they can be considered for appointment.]

• If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list