Program Technician II

Job Description and Duties

Do you want to contribute to solutions that minimize the effects of climate change? Are you passionate about making a positive impact on reducing greenhouse gases in California? If so, CalRecycle is seeking an Program Technician II (Permanent/Full Time) that will champion projects throughout California by providing financial assistance in the form of grants. Funded projects include infrastructure, personnel costs, and education/outreach.

Under close supervision of the Supervisor I, the Program Technician II (Permanent/Full Time) will provide assistance and support to Branch staff with administration of the various grant and payment programs within the Financial Resources Section 2, Grants and Payments Units including, but not limited to the following: Local Conservation Corps, Local Enforcement Agency, and Tire Enforcement Agency, Waste Tire Amnesty and Waste Tire Clean-up grants. The incumbent will review, organize and process forms, files, and related work of a semi-technical nature associated with the Department’s grant and payment programs.

Performing the duties of this position will require internal and external stakeholder engagement to assist in monitoring grant projects. The Program Technician II will actively participate in a team environment to continually improve all programs.

Primary Duties include but are not limited to: Assist in analyzing economic and statistical data for program tracking and evaluation. Verify and summarize payment requests, complete invoice checklists, maintain Teams Invoice Tracker and Invoice Archive, organize and bookmark reimbursement request backup, proof of payment, and supporting documentation reviewing for accuracy and completeness. Assist the Grant Managers with initial review of grant documents; review progress and final reports for completeness and content; and closeout of grant projects. Respond to general payment and grant cycle-related questions from applicants/recipients. Process applications, maintain the Grants Management System (GMS) or similar databases. Prepare and assist in the review of grant status reports and payment program expenditure reports via spreadsheets and database queries. Review grant applications for completeness. Assist with reviewing and compiling Local Conservation Corps (LCC) Advance packages. Conduct biannual review and reconciliation of LCC Budget Workbooks, Accounting Logs and GMS to ensure that all three data sources are balanced. Create fact sheets for successful/model grant projects. Assist in developing and analyzing stakeholder surveys. Provide technical maintenance of program files and compliance with grant terms and conditions. Provide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) review and needed ADA adjustments to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Adobe PDF documents in preparation for publishing in support of all Unit Staff.

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Working Conditions

Beginning July 1, 2026, CalRecycle staff will be office centered, requiring employees to report to the office at least four days per week. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program needs. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the positions designated headquarter location, as reflected on the duty statement and at their own expense.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate RPA 26-025 & Position #835-514-9928-001 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.

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:

> Demonstrated research skills

> Experience with financial document review

> Experience with Microsoft Office Software

> Experience in a support role in an office environment

> Public Contact/Customer service experience

> Experience scheduling, facilitating or coordinating meetings

Benefits

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

In addition to a compelling vision for California, CalRecycle offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR's website 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 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 - Cover Letter
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

  The SOQ must include first and last name, must not exceed two pages in length, and must not have font smaller than 12-point. Submission of an SOQ that does not follow the required format will be regarded as incomplete and will not be reviewed for further consideration in the hiring process.

  To complete the SOQ: Restate the qualifications, in numerical order, exactly as written below with your responses following each.

  1. Explain why you are interested in this position and why you feel you are a competitive candidate.

  2. Describe your experience reviewing financial documents, what did you do and what was the purpose of your review?

  3. Describe your experience using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel including specific examples of what tasks you used the software to complete and what products you produced.