OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

About the Role

The San Jose Children’s Residential Regional Office is recruiting for a permanent, part-time Office Technician (Typing) to provide clerical support for the Regional Manager and office operations.

Responsibilities

• Type reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Answer and screen telephone calls.
• Gather information for statistics, logging, and tracking legal correspondence.
• Process confidential personnel transactions and maintain personnel files and attendance records.
• Complete attendance reports and employee benefits forms.
• Prepare office statistical reports, including monthly workload volume and personnel summaries.
• Handle billing and record-keeping for the civil penalty system.
• Order office supplies and maintain knowledge of office equipment.
• Provide lead clerical support to a limited number of clerical staff.

Requirements

• Ability to type at the minimum speed designated in the Class Specifications.
• Valid typing certificate confirming typing speed.
• Background investigation clearance.
• Submission of a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with the application.
• Education verification (unofficial transcripts) if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
• Fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). The SOQ should discuss how your education, training, experience, and skills qualify you for this position.

Skills

• Proficiency in typing and clerical tasks.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and use good judgment in evaluating situations.

Department Information

The California Department of Social Services aims to serve, protect, and support Californians in need, empowering wellbeing and addressing systemic inequities. The Children's Residential Program focuses on protecting and improving the lives of youth in community care facilities through a transparent and collaborative licensing system.

Special Requirements

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with the application.
• Typing certificate required before hiring.
• Background investigation and fingerprint clearance mandatory.
• Position designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code.

Application Instructions

• Submit a completed STD 678 Examination/Employment Application.
• Include the position number and job control number on the application.
• Provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) addressing the required areas.
• Submit unofficial transcripts if using education to meet qualifications.
• Applications must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 8/27/2026.

Who May Apply

Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, or with list/LEAP eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority.

Work Location

Santa Clara County (San Jose, CA)

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Part-Time (1/2 Time)

Salary Range

$3,829.00 - $4,794.00