What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outgoing Correspondence Office Technician position at California Governor's Office of Emergency Services?
**This is a 12 month Limited-Term position that may be extended up to 24 months and/or with the possibility of becoming permanent.**
Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.
Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Office Technician (OT) (Typing) performs a variety of advanced journey level office and clerical work functions to ensure internal support during steady state time and disaster activation operations within the Recovery Directorate. The incumbent completes tasks related to the provision of federal and state disaster assistance grant programs including Public Assistance (PA) Disaster Grant and California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA). Together with general administrative, clerical, and technical assistance tasks, the OT (Typing) duties also include the ability to type at a speed of not less than 40 words per minute from ordinary manuscript or printed or typewritten material.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Desirable Qualifications
- Excellent skills to data enter/log information accurately.
- Proficient experience with Salesforce, Excel, MS Office Suite.
- Excellent organizational skills to prioritize work assignments or projects.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, to ensure quality customer service and to communicate with other staff and those contacted in the workplace.
- Excellent general office skills working in a team environment.
- Excellent writing skills to edit written material.
- Follow oral and written instructions accurately.
- Spell correctly and use proper English grammar.
- Perform basic to intermediate arithmetic calculations.
- Operate a variety of office equipment and machines.
- Analyze situations and take appropriate, effective action.
- Prepare clear, detailed reports and maintain complex records.
- Interact professionally and tactfully with the public.
- Interpret and apply laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Draft correspondence independently with strong vocabulary and grammar skills.
- Provide functional guidance and support to others.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
Working Conditions
This position is located in the Public Assistance Support Unit in Mather, CA.
Hybrid Telework: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.