What are the responsibilities and job description for the OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) position at California Department of State Hospitals?
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-517947
Position #(s):
502-080-1139-XXX
Working Title:
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:
2
Work Location:
San Bernardino County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Job Description And Duties
Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) Limited Term, Full-Time appointment to the Office Technician (Typing) classification. This limited-term position may be extended up to 24 months and has the possibly of becoming permanent. This vacancy exists in Program V and is under the direct supervision of the Program Assistant. Expected work hours are 08:00-16:30 but are subject to change based on the needs of the hospital.
The Office Technician (Typing) in Program V will provide day-to-day duties to include but are not limited to the following: answer department telephone, assist callers, forward calls, and take messages as needed for department staff; receive internal clinics referrals, enter data to spreadsheets; assist in the maintenance and renewal process of CONREP reports; assist with organization and daily functioning of Program V's office; reviews, copies, scans, and distributes reports received from the Forensic Evaluation Department, Forensic Services, units, and clinicians; take part in data collection regarding Program V, including policy and procedure, and personnel; consults with other department officials, employees, and other hospital staff to secure needed information; prepares reports and makes recommendations on procedures, policies, and department alternatives; communicates with internal clinics and/ or external facilities and agencies to assist the normal functioning of Program V.
The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. This will include good spelling and grammar skills. The candidate must possess the ability to work effectively on the computer. This will include effective use of common computer programs such as Excel, Adobe, and Word. The ability to use common office electronic devices such as fax and copy machines, printers, and multi-line telephones is required. The candidate must have the ability to interact with others in a professional fashion, even when under time constraints and other pressures. The candidate must be able to create and maintain effective databases for the tracking and monitoring of reports and other time sensitive documents/processes.
In order to be appointed as Office Technician (Typing), candidates must be able to type at least forty (40) words per minute. Please provide a typing certificate that meets CalHR requirements (5 minutes in length & proctored): www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/GeneralInfo/TypingCertification.aspx
Applicants that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application and a copy of your typing certificate to Human Resources- Employment Unit no later than Sunday , May 24, 2026.
All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Department Information
DSH - Patton
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton
Job Code #:
JC-517947
Position #(s):
502-080-1139-XXX
Working Title:
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:
2
Work Location:
San Bernardino County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Job Description And Duties
Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) Limited Term, Full-Time appointment to the Office Technician (Typing) classification. This limited-term position may be extended up to 24 months and has the possibly of becoming permanent. This vacancy exists in Program V and is under the direct supervision of the Program Assistant. Expected work hours are 08:00-16:30 but are subject to change based on the needs of the hospital.
The Office Technician (Typing) in Program V will provide day-to-day duties to include but are not limited to the following: answer department telephone, assist callers, forward calls, and take messages as needed for department staff; receive internal clinics referrals, enter data to spreadsheets; assist in the maintenance and renewal process of CONREP reports; assist with organization and daily functioning of Program V's office; reviews, copies, scans, and distributes reports received from the Forensic Evaluation Department, Forensic Services, units, and clinicians; take part in data collection regarding Program V, including policy and procedure, and personnel; consults with other department officials, employees, and other hospital staff to secure needed information; prepares reports and makes recommendations on procedures, policies, and department alternatives; communicates with internal clinics and/ or external facilities and agencies to assist the normal functioning of Program V.
The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. This will include good spelling and grammar skills. The candidate must possess the ability to work effectively on the computer. This will include effective use of common computer programs such as Excel, Adobe, and Word. The ability to use common office electronic devices such as fax and copy machines, printers, and multi-line telephones is required. The candidate must have the ability to interact with others in a professional fashion, even when under time constraints and other pressures. The candidate must be able to create and maintain effective databases for the tracking and monitoring of reports and other time sensitive documents/processes.
In order to be appointed as Office Technician (Typing), candidates must be able to type at least forty (40) words per minute. Please provide a typing certificate that meets CalHR requirements (5 minutes in length & proctored): www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/GeneralInfo/TypingCertification.aspx
Applicants that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application and a copy of your typing certificate to Human Resources- Employment Unit no later than Sunday , May 24, 2026.
All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Department Information
DSH - Patton
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton
Salary : $3,829 - $4,794