Office Technician (Typing) - Mailroom

Job Description and Duties

Are you currently looking for an entry level position in a highly regarded department? Do you have the desire to gain insight, knowledge, and experience that may be applied in future promotional opportunities? If so, then this might be the position for you. The Department of Justice, Legal Support Operations - Business Services Unit is currently seeking a well-rounded, friendly individual to fill our Office Technician (Typing) position.

As a member of a legal support team, the Technician performs complex and technical duties in the mail room of the Office of the Attorney General. Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager I and the immediate supervision of a Business Services Officer, the Technician must be able to effectively carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision, display independence, work in a team environment, possess strong communication skills and work well under pressure to meet short deadlines.

Distributes incoming mail, collecting outgoing mail, affixing postage and depositing mail at correct sites. Processes all courier mail from other Attorney General's Offices statewide. Performs office mail deliveries and inside mail runs. Familiar with current U.S. Postal Service rules and regulations such as special postage rates, certified mail, registered mail and various other courier and messenger service functions. Processes legal documents received during the outside court runs to the Oakland U.S. District Court as well as other departments and agencies. Assists the BSO with contacting vendors regarding issues with the various mail equipment or may contact the U.S. Post Office to resolve problems or concerns. All duties are performed independently with minimal supervision.

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Working Conditions

This position requires working in the office Monday through Friday, with no option for telework.

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.

• A fingerprint check will be required .
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code ( JC-531419) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title (s) For Which You are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education and duties. All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

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:

The desired incumbent will effectively and efficiently carry out assigned tasks independently or with minimal supervision, work well under pressure and meet deadlines; exercise good judgment, strong communication skills, good organizational skills, and work in a team environment; demonstrate good telephone ethics, tact, diplomacy, discretion with confidential and sensitive situations, reliable, and maintains good attendance.

Benefits

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

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) EXAMINATION LINK:

To be considered for the job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.

Please note: A separate application is required for the examination and must be submitted to the address on the examination bulletin.

Examination link: CalCareers

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 - Valid Typing Certificate - Please refer to the Special Requirements section for additional information.