OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL)

Department of Rehabilitation

$3,758.00 - $4,710.00 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: 8/6/2026

This position is located in the City of Salinas.

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor I, the Office Technician (General) independently provides technical and clerical support to the Team Manager, and the VRSD team by performing specialized duties related to the vocational rehabilitation services delivery process.

The Office Technician (General)-Case Service communicates with as first point of contact with applicants and consumers regarding the DOR VR program; uses good judgment and awareness and knowledge of disability conditions to independently act, respond, and assist with various consumer situations; responds to inquiries from consumer-related external stakeholders to expedite timely provision of information and services; provides information to applicants and consumers in person and on the phone regarding various DOR processes; gathers information from consumer necessary to research answers or solutions to a variety of inquiries or situations; obtains medical records from consumers to assist the QRP determine eligibility for LEAP and/or Schedule A employment programs; consults with consumers to provide information and to answer questions regarding DOR procedures and processes to procure goods and services for participation in the VR program; assists consumers with completion of authorizations for services; tracks and implements plan related services for consumers; reviews incoming invoices to ensure proper completion (accounting codes) for payment processing and prepares Invoice Dispute Notifications (STD 209) as needed; Sends letters and makes phone contact with consumers, vendors, and service providers to implement the VR activities identified in the Individual Plan for Employment (IPE); processes incoming and outgoing mail for unit including specialized mailing as needed; sends electronic requests to route, transfer, and close cases as assigned and other duties as required.

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent must live and work in California. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

Multiple vacancies may exist.

The majority of the work will take place in one of the following locations with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders: a DOR open office setting in a cubicle environment, offsite in the community, at events and various partner locations, and/or at an approved alternate work location. The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while utilizing a personal computer, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without accommodation. The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.

DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.

DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.

Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:

VISION STATEMENT:

Employment, independence, and equality for all Californians with disabilities.

MISSION STATEMENT:

DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.

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: 8/6/2026

Who May Apply

How To Apply

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 required and must be included.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jose Cruz
(831) 769-8064
jose.cruz@dor.ca.gov

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
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov

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.