Office Technician (Typing) - Fi$Cal

Job Description and Duties

The permanent / full time Office Technician (Typing) - Fi$Cal will be directed by the Accounting Administrator II in the Accounting Department at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Independently provides a variety of the most difficult clerical support duties for the Accounting Department by receiving, screening, and routing telephone calls from internal and external customers
• Maintain mailout, incoming check, and cash log
• Audits and enters Employee Meal Ticket data
• Assists with payroll processing as needed
• Processes Office Revolving Fund (ORF) checks for distribution
• Assists with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Serves as the department Safety Coordinator, Training Coordinator, and Technology Services Division Account Manager

Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

*It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.*

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

Click here to take the Office Technician (Typing) Eligibility Examination

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for one (1) day of telework per week after successful completion of a training period.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

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:

• Effective and tactful communication skills
• Organized
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Knowledge of Adobe Pro

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc.)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Additional Information

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
• Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

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.
• Other -
  • Candidates who believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) based on a pattern of education, as outlined in the classification description (specifications), must submit a copy of their unofficial college transcripts showing how many units completed with their application (STD. 678). Higher degrees cannot be accepted as proof of a lower degree.
    • Transcripts must include candidate's name, the name of the school, and the date the degree was conferred, if applicable, in order to be considered for this position.
    • Foreign transcripts must include verification for US equivalency from an independent company.
    • Please ensure that the birthdate and social security number are redacted from the transcripts.

  If you are not using education to meet the MQs, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).
  

• Other -
  • Candidates must submit a valid typing certificate with a minimum speed of 40 NET Words Per Minute (WPM) that meets CALHR Requirements . Typing tests for certification must be 5 minutes in length and proctored either virtually or in person. Candidates that are current State employees in a typing classification do not need to submit a typing certificate.

  
  Candidates that need a proctored typing test may reach out to the DSH-Atascadero Employment Office at View phone number on us.fitly.work to schedule one at our facility.