State of California
DFO Business Services Office Technician
State of California, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager I, Business Services Section, the incumbent performs a variety of the most difficult secretarial duties and is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and originality in performing assigned tasks for the Business Services Section of the Administrative Services Branch. This position is expected to provide support to the other Office Technicians in the Division as needed.
This is a permanent intermittent position with approximately 20 to 30 hours of regularly scheduled work per week and no more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. It is possible that additional hours could be scheduled depending on the needs of the division or emergency response assignments.
This position is located at 3310 El Camino Avenue Sacramento, CA 95821 and offers a hybrid teleworking schedule.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-494050
Position #(s): 841-402-1139-900
Working Title: DFO Business Services Office Technician
Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) $3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours
Department Information Division of Flood Operations, Administrative Services Branch, Business Services Section, Sacramento
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov
Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR's Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers .
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.
Please submit a valid typing certificate with the application package.
Application Instructions 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. Final Filing Date: 10/17/2025 Who May Apply 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.
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).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Water Resources Mailing Address Attn: Division of Human Resources P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento , CA 95812
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Water Resources Submit in Person Certification Desk 715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - See Supplemental Questionnaire Information under Special Instructions below. Other - Typing Certification Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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 ideal candidate should:
Experience in clerical or administrative support Have strong written and verbal interpersonal skills; Pay attention to detail; Maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance Take ownership of their work and looks for ways to improve processes; Have the ability to anticipate challenges and provide solutions; Have strong organizational skills; Exercise good judgement; Demonstrate excellent customer service skills; Have strong tech skills with emphasis on MS Word, Excel, and Outlook with a working knowledge of SAP is desirable Use good judgement to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
Benefits Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. Free Parking!
Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact: Timothy McDaniel (916) 281-5693 Timothy.McDaniel@water.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Office of Civil Rights (916) 653-6952 civilrights@water.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Special Instructions
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) and resume, typing certification and supplemental questionnaire to the address below. Please reference SAP Position #50099688 and Job Control #494050 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.
Supplemental Questionnaire: Type a response to the following questions in 12-point Arial font (maximum of one page per question).
Describe the training and/or work experience that has prepared you to perform the responsibilities of the position. Describe your experience working with others in a team environment. Explain how you developed productive working relationships with peers and management. Describe your ability and experience in handling a variety of tasks with competing priorities. Describe the steps you would take to ensure the deadlines are met.
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Click here to complete DWR's Recruitment Survey . This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
Examination/Assessment
For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To learn more about how to get a State job, click here .
List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link: OFFICE TECH (TYPING)
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
This is a permanent intermittent position with approximately 20 to 30 hours of regularly scheduled work per week and no more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. It is possible that additional hours could be scheduled depending on the needs of the division or emergency response assignments.
This position is located at 3310 El Camino Avenue Sacramento, CA 95821 and offers a hybrid teleworking schedule.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-494050
Position #(s): 841-402-1139-900
Working Title: DFO Business Services Office Technician
Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) $3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours
Department Information Division of Flood Operations, Administrative Services Branch, Business Services Section, Sacramento
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov
Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR's Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers .
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.
Please submit a valid typing certificate with the application package.
Application Instructions 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. Final Filing Date: 10/17/2025 Who May Apply 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.
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).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Water Resources Mailing Address Attn: Division of Human Resources P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento , CA 95812
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Water Resources Submit in Person Certification Desk 715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - See Supplemental Questionnaire Information under Special Instructions below. Other - Typing Certification Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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 ideal candidate should:
Experience in clerical or administrative support Have strong written and verbal interpersonal skills; Pay attention to detail; Maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance Take ownership of their work and looks for ways to improve processes; Have the ability to anticipate challenges and provide solutions; Have strong organizational skills; Exercise good judgement; Demonstrate excellent customer service skills; Have strong tech skills with emphasis on MS Word, Excel, and Outlook with a working knowledge of SAP is desirable Use good judgement to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
Benefits Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. Free Parking!
Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact: Timothy McDaniel (916) 281-5693 Timothy.McDaniel@water.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Office of Civil Rights (916) 653-6952 civilrights@water.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Special Instructions
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) and resume, typing certification and supplemental questionnaire to the address below. Please reference SAP Position #50099688 and Job Control #494050 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.
Supplemental Questionnaire: Type a response to the following questions in 12-point Arial font (maximum of one page per question).
Describe the training and/or work experience that has prepared you to perform the responsibilities of the position. Describe your experience working with others in a team environment. Explain how you developed productive working relationships with peers and management. Describe your ability and experience in handling a variety of tasks with competing priorities. Describe the steps you would take to ensure the deadlines are met.
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Click here to complete DWR's Recruitment Survey . This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
Examination/Assessment
For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To learn more about how to get a State job, click here .
List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link: OFFICE TECH (TYPING)
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.