Job Posting: Office Technician

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

JC-483474
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Office Technician
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,717.00 - $4,654.00 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: 7/13/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, Office of Tourism the Office Technician, performs clerical support duties associated with daily operations and support of the Tourism Assessment Program. The California Tourism Market Act provides for the marketing of California through an assessment of businesses that benefit from travel and tourism. The Tourism Assessment Program is responsible for assisting with the identification of those businesses and the collection of the assessment. 

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

Working Conditions

Hybrid: This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and requires reporting in-person to Sacramento headquarters, 3 times a week. #li-hybrid  

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-483474
Position #(s):
373-104-1139-001
Working Title:
Office Technician
Classification:
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
$3,717.00 - $4,654.00 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:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Visit California?is a not-for-profit, 501(C)(6) corporation formed in 1998 to work jointly with the State of California’s Division of Tourism to implement the annual Marketing Plan, which promotes California as a travel destination. While these two partners (Visit California and Division of Tourism) are separate legal entities, they are commonly referred to jointly as California Tourism. Department Website:?https://tourism.ca.gov  
Department Website: http://www.business.ca.gov/

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.
Employment Application:
Interested applicants must fill out the "Employment History" section of the State Application (STD 678) with all relevant experience to be considered for this position. GO-Biz will not review attached resumes in lieu of the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678). Failure to fill out the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678) will result in disqualification. All information regarding your employment history must be included on the State Employment Application STD. 678. Be sure to include the following:

  • "To" and "from" dates (month/day/year)
  • Hours worked per week
  • Private sector job titles
  • Supervisor name and phone number
  • Job duties performed
  • State employees should list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles).

 

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), birthdate, 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.

Statement of Qualification Instructions:

Interested individuals must submit a SOQ. The SOQ must be in 12-point font, single-spaced, and no more than 2 page in length. The SOQ must address the following in numerical order; do not consolidate responses:

1. Describe your work experience (including number of years). educational background and training that has prepared you to perform the responsibilities of this position?

2. Describe your experience (duties and length of experience) providing administrative office supprt to fellow staff or management and what programs you used (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).

3. Describe in detail how you prioritize multiple tasks and your strategies for ensuring accurate completion of assignments/projects.  What tools or techniques do you use to stay organized, especially when working under pressure and under tight timelines?

Resumes and/or cover letters do not take place of the SOQ. Applicants who fail to submit their SOQ and/or fail to follow the instructions above will be disqualified and not receive consideration for this position.



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: 7/13/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
GO-Biz
Attn: Human Resources, JC 483474
1325 J St.
Suite 1800
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
GO-Biz
Human Resources, JC 483474
1325 J St.
Suite 1800
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to Statement of Qualification instruction. 
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

  • Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
  • Work life balance (most positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here). 
  • Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
  • Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
  • Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
  • School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Commute Program
  • Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
  • ScholarShare (college savings account)
  • On-the-job training and professional development
  • Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

 Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees! 

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.business.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Recruitments JC 483474
(916) 322-3975
Recruitments@gobiz.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Tori Cruz-Fuchs
(916) 444-4429
tcruz-fuchs@tourism.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:
EEO Office
(916) 319-9367
GOBiz.HR@gobiz.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.

Salary

IN MOST CASES, ALL NEW TO STATE EMPLOYEES MUST START AT THE MINIMUM OF THE POSTED SALARY RANGE.

Exam and Education Documentation

Examination Requirements: Unless you have transfer or reinstatement eligibility, please take the Office Technician (Typing) exam to obtain eligibility for this position: 

  • Exam Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2012

 

Educational Requirements: If you are using education as your basis of meeting the minimum qualifications, you must provide a copy of your diploma or school transcripts.

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.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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