PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II

Program Technician IIEmployment Development Department$3,833.00 - $4,804.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 10/29/2026This is a bilingual - Spanish position; must be able to pass a bilingual - Spanish fluency examination.Under general supervision, the Program Technician (PT) II is responsible for processing the more complex program specialist work. The PT II reviews and or processes detailed and technical forms, files, etc., (1) associated with multiple departmental programs or program areas; (2) review and/or process forms, files, etc., associated with a department program which requires especially detailed knowledge of the program so that difficult calculations can be made and/or processing can be done in cases where guidelines are not clear; (3) provide sensitive and detailed program information and/or direction to the public, employees, employers, medical providers, other public jurisdictions, or clients as a significant part of their duties; or (4) any combination of the above. Work is subject to occasional review. Identifies and reports any suspected fraudulent claims/activities to management or their designee. May perform duties for other specialized work or projects. Demonstrates an awareness of the Department and Branch vision, mission, values and goals.Positions are located at 31 East Channel Street, Stockton, CA, 95202. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.The position(s) require(s) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.Application (STD 678) is required. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the STD 678. An application received without duties listed on the STD 678 will not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process. It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, and the CalPERS website, Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Department Website: Hiring Unit Contact: Kimberlee Meredith View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.