Office Technician (Typing)

Job Description

Job Description and Duties
Why Choose Us: Do you want to be part of an outstanding team of administrative professionals that supports the North Central Region Office (NCRO) located in West Sacramento? Are you passionate about problem solving and data accuracy? If you are interested in working in an exciting environment surrounded by a team of enthusiastic and self-motivated people, then look no further! The North Central Region Office is seeking hard-working, resourceful, enthusiastic individuals committed to achieving excellence to work in a fast-paced environment while delivering quality customer service. You will have an important role in providing vital support and assistance to NCRO team members, as well as responding to incoming telephone calls and email inquiries. Duties: Under the general supervision of an Administrative Officer II, the Office Technician (Typing) (OT) independently performs a variety of general office duties within the NCRO. The OT is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative and independence and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision or review of work. The OT will be flexible in accommodating changing workload priorities as needed to assist areas within NCRO. The OT will perform filing, logging, and general clerical work. The OT demonstrates a positive attitude and a commitment to provide quality service that is accurate, timely and exceeds our customers’ expectations. The OT serves as primary training coordinator, vehicle pool coordinator and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) coordinator. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

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 incumbent must possess a valid California driver's license and be able to drive State vehicles to the automotive repair shop. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and are free from discrimination. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to personal and public safety. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position.

Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Ability to provide customer service utilizing effective and professional communication. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be dependable, punctual, and flexible to work under demanding conditions. Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel) Knowledge of: Modern office methods, supplies, and equipment; business English and correspondence; principles of effective training. Skills: Excellent skills to evaluate complex documents, extracting detailed information and processing documents. Excellent writing skills to edit written material. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, to ensure quality customer service and to communicate with other staff and those contacted in the workplace. Excellent organizational skills to prioritize work assignments or projects. Excellent general office skills working in a team environment. Ability to: Perform difficult clerical work, including ability to spell correctly. Use good English. Make arithmetical computations. Operate various office machines. Follow oral and written directions. Evaluate situations accurately and take effective action. Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance. Make clear and comprehensive reports and keep difficult records. Meet and deal tactfully with the public on the phone. Apply specific laws, rules and office policies and procedures. Prepare correspondence independently utilizing a wide knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and spelling. Communicate effectively. Provide functional guidance.