OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Job Posting: Office Technician (Typing)

Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center

JC-528079 - Office Technician (Typing) 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: 8/21/2026

Job Description and Duties

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under general supervision, serves in the Recorder/Unit Clerk Section of Clinical Record Services. Performs a variety of duties related to Clients’ Individual Program Plan and is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of independence in performing assigned tasks. This position serves as the Recorder for the Residence/Unit, attends IPP team meetings, and takes comprehensive minutes of the discussions and prepares/types the IPP.

Also attends TRM, TPM and Special meetings as requested. In this position, will perform client record reviews, filing, and purging of records and serves as the liaison with IPCs and residence Program Management. This position will provide clerical support, document management, scanning documents, and be responsible for maintaining the volumes of documents and records.

May be required to assist the Audit Team with comprehensive audits and perform other duties as required.

Individuals interested in applying must take and pass the Office Technician (Typing) examination to obtain list eligibility. To view the Exam Bulletin, click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2012

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Ongoing interaction with clients, facility personnel and the general public. Position requires prolonged periods of sitting, extensive use of telephones, and video data terminals. Must be able to work under tight deadlines and irregular hours may be necessary.

Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment.

This position requires a knowledge of the Individual Program Plan System, the Clinical Records Documentation System Active Treatment, Individual Program Plan documentation requirements, and facility recording requirements/policies/procedures. Must have the ability to operate various office machines including computer, scanner, copier, follow oral and written directions, read and write English at a level required for successful job performance, make clear and comprehensive reports, meet and deal tactfully with the public, work independently utilizing a wide knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and spelling, communicate effectively, possess good organizational skills and knowledge of medical terminology. Must be able to evaluate situations accurately and take effective action, demonstrate good judgment and ability to communicate effectively, and perform and train varied clerical functions without direction or with minimal supervision.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained within this duty statement. This position has ongoing responsibility for the protection and safeguarding of the public and property, and regular and substantial contact with forensic individuals. As a condition of employment, incumbents are required to and capable of responding to emergency situations and provide a level of service to the public such that the safety of the public and of property is not jeopardized.

Employees will be required to perform the following essential functions: must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance; must be able to participate in emergency situations.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist


• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-528079

Position #(s): 472-206-1139-007

Working Title: Office Technician (Typing)

Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Salary: $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: 1

Work Location: Tulare County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Contact Information for Porterville Developmental Center is:

Porterville Developmental Center
HR/Recruitment and Exams
P.O. Box 2000
Porterville, CA 93258

Porterville Developmental Center: CA Department of Developmental Services

Contact Evangelina Valle (559) 782-2087, Laura Medina Jimenez (559) 782-2322 or Monica Rodriguez (559) 782-2599 for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only.

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.


• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.


• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

CalPERS 2026 Health Benefit Summary

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact:
Evangelina Valle
(559) 782-2087
[email protected]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Laura Medina Jimenez
(559) 782-2322
[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:
Kerrie Sawyer
(559) 782-2303

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.

Confidential Information

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birth date, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

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.

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