Job Posting: Administrative Technician

San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission

JC-503527
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Administrative Technician
MANAGEMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN

$3,558.00 - $5,183.00 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: 1/21/2026

Job Description and Duties

The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is seeking a Management Services Technician. Under general supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the incumbent performs technical duties for the Administrative Office supporting the Regulatory and Planning Divisions, with particular emphasis on document preparation and filing; program analysis and management; systems reviews and improvements; meeting preparation; assistance to project managers in development of work plans, project documents, and timelines; and administration duties, such as meeting scheduling and sharing reception duties including opening, sorting and scanning incoming mail and answering and transferring phone calls. 

Workflow varies in intensity and often requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment. The incumbent should be able to work independently but as part of a team; exhibit good judgment in setting work priorities; have strong communication skills; successfully meet deadlines; and perform administrative duties with little or no subsequent review of work; draft correspondence and maintain files and records. 

In drafting or finalizing documents, the incumbent is responsible for final proofreading for proper English grammar, spelling, and typographical errors; succinct communication of information; standard and American with Disability Act accessibility document formatting. The incumbent must communicate effectively; work as a part of a team to provide support to the Commission, its staff, and the public; understand modern office methodology, equipment, and workflow; and abide by specific Commission office policies and procedures. This position assists other office divisions and clerical staff with overflow work on an as-needed basis. 

If this sounds like the job for you check out the duty statement for additional information and apply today!  If you need to establish list eligibility, please take the Management Services Technician.  Here is the link to take the Management Services Technician Exam- CalCareers.

This is a full-time, 12-month limited term position with a possibility of extension to 24 months or becoming permanent. 

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.  Please indicate on application if you are applying for Training and Development..

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-503527
Position #(s):
722-101-5278-706
Working Title:
Administrative Technician
Classification:
MANAGEMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN
$3,558.00 - $5,183.00
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:
San Francisco County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission is responsible for protecting and enhancing the San Francisco Bay and advances the Bay’s responsible, productive, and equitable uses—for today and for generations to come—as we face a changing climate and rising sea levels.

Department Website: https://www.bcdc.ca.gov

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: 1/21/2026

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:

San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission
Human Resources
Attn:
455 Market St. Suite 228
San Francisco, CA 94105

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission
Human Resources
455 Market St. Suite 228
San Francisco, CA 94105
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 required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    The SOQ should not be more than one and a half pages, using Arial, 12-point font size. Please answer the following questions:

    1. Please provide an example of how you work with a team. You may include examples from your education, background, and relevant experience.

    2. Please list three of your professional strengths and describe how they will contribute to your success within this position.

    3. Please provide examples of when you have had to meet a pressing deadline, and how you work with limited resources and time.

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.

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:
  • General knowledge of Commission processes, policies, procedures, and organizationalstructure.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with staff agency-wide to efficiently complete work assignments.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully; deal with and resolve difficult situations.
  • Ability to work with a high level of independence and as a team, exercise good judgment in setting work priorities and perform difficult and analytical tasks.
  • Ability to examine current processes and devise and implement changes to improve them in a constructive manner.
  • Skill to create, edit, and accurately proofread memos, correspondence, templates, documents and reports using proper English.
  • Successfully meet deadlines in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment.
  • Proficient use of database software.
  • Proficient use of meeting management tools.
  • Proficient knowledge of and use of office equipment, including computers, printers, and copiers.
  • Working knowledge of computer operating systems, including Outlook, Word,
  • PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, FileMaker Pro, and DocuSign App; the ability to learn and use the American with Disabilities Act templates and formatting, and the ability to type at a minimum of 85 words per minute.
  • Ability to manage electronic and hard copy records and information, and create filing systems in coordination with the Records Manager; maintain and use a working knowledge of BCDC electronic and paper filing system, naming conventions, and folder organization structure.
  • All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
  • If operating a state, personal, or rental car for work purposes, maintain a valid Defensive Driver training certification and a California driver’s license.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://www.bcdc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sierra Peterson
(415) 352-3608
sierra.peterson@bcdc.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:
Susie Ledesma
(415) 352-3638
humanresources@bcdc.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.

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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