What are the responsibilities and job description for the OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) position at Department of Motor Vehicles?
Job Posting: Office Technician
Department of Motor Vehicles
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 11/3/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Unit manager, the Office Technician will act as a Personnel Attendance Coordinator and assist the unit manager. Prepare and maintain the paperwork for all personnel related transactions such as DMV Action Requests, Candidate 1308 hiring packages, Timecard Reports, and attendance documents. Act as liaison between the employees and the department's HRB Personnel Specialists. The incumbent will also be responsible to answer questions pertaining to health benefits, payroll, and time. Must effectively work with various areas of HRB. Maintain personnel related transactions, including processing documents relating to attendance and payroll. Maintain supply orders and inventory. Prepare and route confidential documents, such as probation and performance appraisal reports. Maintain the unit's personnel files and purge, as necessary. Answers the telephone and sets appointments, as necessary.
All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Works in an open, low wall workstation in a climate-controlled building. Flextime is not available.
Position Details
Department Information
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.
- Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635)
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: 11/3/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
- Other -
A written response to the item(s) listed in the Written Response section below, no more than 2 page(s) in length with no less than Arial 12-point font and 1-inch margins, submitted as a separate document. A Resume does not take the place of a written response.
Written responses may be similar in format to a Statement of Qualifications. Be sure to follow all instructions closely. For helpful tips on crafting a strong SOQ, view CalHR’s video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA-mGmyx1TY.
Candidates are advised to:
- use simple formatting (avoid justified text, large text boxes, or custom bullets),
- use standard fonts like Arial or Times New Roman,
- left-align the text,
- save the written response as a PDF document, and “flatten” it before uploading by printing to PDF or using the “Save as PDF” feature, and
- submit or upload the written response PDF document as part of the application package.
Desirable Qualifications
Benefits
The Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California offer many benefits to its employees. These include health, vision, and dental benefits; retirement plans (CalPERS); savings plans (401K and 457b); leave benefits; insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long term disability insurance); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment. Click on each web link below for more information.
- Benefits summary – https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/general-benefits/
- Benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System – https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/
- Benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service – https://www.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-programs/selection-division/merit-system-services-program/
- Job descriptions and pay scales – https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Tools/ClassSalarySearch.aspx
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Aisha Cervantes
(916) 313-5051
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 and Resolution
(916) 657-7553
Job Application Package Checklist
Written Response
- What steps do you take to ensure the highest level of confidentiality?
- Describe the steps you would take to prioritize multiple assignments that are due at the same time.
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.
Benefits:
Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $14