California Energy Commission Hiring for Office Technician (Typing) at Sacramento Full Time

Office Technician (Typing) OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,369.00 – $4,217.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 8/4/2022

Job Description and Duties

The Energy Commission seeks an Office Technician (Typing) in the Energy Research and Development Division’s (ERDD) Division Administrative Services unit. ERDD has oversight over the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) authority to conduct energy-related research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) and ensures compliance with federal and state laws. Public Resource Code 25216(c) states the CEC shall carry out research and development for alternative sources of energy, improvements in energy generation, fuel substitution, and other topics related to energy supply and demand. The incumbent is under the general direction of the Energy Resources Specialist III (Managerial) (ERS III) and works closely with the Division Administrative Services team lead within the ERDD to provide a broad spectrum of administrative activities in support of the Division. The incumbent independently performs the most complex clerical and technical support duties for division; interacts with a variety of staff within ERDD and the CEC, either while providing support to or representing ERDD, or working collaboratively and cooperatively with other ERDD or CEC staff on various work activities.The incumbent also interfaces with individuals and entities external to the CEC. The incumbent performs a variety of the most difficult duties and is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and originality in performing assigned tasks. Uses sound judgment in successfully completing assignments and managing daily support workload; is responsible for maintaining and updating administrative and document tracking systems; ensuring the office’s administrative policies and procedures are consistent with ERDD and CEC guidelines; and demonstrates a high degree of independence, initiative, and originality in performing office clerical functions as well as general technical and clerical tasks in support of ERDD’s projects and workload needs. For step-by-step tutorials on creating a CalCareers account, searching for and applying for positions, click the video link below.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement (https://www.CalCareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=17142368&name=535-300-1139-800-DutyStatement(OT)Final.pdf) .

Working Conditions

The California Energy Commission offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a distributed workforce of both office-based and remote-centric workers that relies on a high level of telework. Limited-in person attendance and occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance – whether office-based or remote-centric – is essential to the successful performance in this position. This position is remote centered which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time monthly from an alternate work location (i.e., teleworking).

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=1139)

  Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=319404)

• Duty Statement

  Position Details

  Job Code #:

  JC-319404

  Position #(s):

535-300-1139-800

Working Title:

Office Technician (Typing)

Classification:

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,369.00 – $4,217.00 A

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (the formal name for the California Energy Commission) was established by the Legislature in 1974 to address the energy challenges facing the state. The California Energy Commission is the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency and leading the state to a 100% clean energy future. Come be a part of the action and join our team today! As a state agency serving all Californians, the California Energy Commission is committed to being an organization that embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Energy Commission plays an active and meaningful role in creating an environment that enables each employee to thrive. The Energy Commission encourages a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a distributed workforce of both office-based and remote-centric workers. The California Energy Commission headquarters are located in Sacramento, California.

Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov

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.

  If submitting your completed application packages by mail or in-person, you must include the following: 1) Eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, etc.) 2) JC 319404 3) RPA 300-026 in the “Explanation Section” of the State Examination / Employment Application (STD. 678) 4) An original signature Electronic submittal of application package through CalCareers (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/) is preferred. Do not include any confidential information within your application package i.e. Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, exam results/scores, Limited Examination Appointment Program (LEAP) status, disability information, etc. Please review the Minimum Requirements (or minimum qualifications) within the Class Specification and ensure that your application package clearly indicates how you meet the minimum qualifications as this will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. Include unofficial transcripts and/or degrees within your application package if you are applying for a classification with an educational requirement on which you are basing your eligibility on. If hired, you may be required to provide official transcripts and/or original degree. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a STD. 678. All applications must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base (full-time/part-time/number of hours per week/month); and civil service class titles where applicable.

  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: 8/4/2022

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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:

California Energy Commission

Attn: RPA 300-026|JC-319404

715 P Street, MS-3

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Energy Commission

RPA 300-026|JC-319404

1516 9th Street, MS-3

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM – 05:00 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

  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:

  • Ability to perform difficult clerical work, including ability to spell correctly; use good English. • Follow oral and written directions; evaluate situations accurately and take effective action. • Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance. • Make clear and comprehensive reports and keep difficult record. • Meet and deal tactfully with the public; apply specific laws, rules and office policies and procedures. • Prepare correspondence independently utilizing a wide knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and spelling. • Communicate effectively; provide functional guidance.

  Benefits

  Benefit information can be found on the CalHR (https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx) website and the CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/) website.

  Contact Information

  The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

  Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov

  Human Resources Contact: Personnel Services Office (916) 931-5849 [email protected]

  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: Carousel Gore (916) 661-8122 [email protected]

  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.

  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.