Job Posting: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) DSH-NAPA VARIOUS

Department of State Hospitals

JC-514372
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OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) DSH-NAPA VARIOUS
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: 5/8/2026

Job Description and Duties

Office Technician (Typing) – Program Placement

Please click on the link below to establish list eligibility. This is a separate process from applying for the job vacancy.
EXAM LINK: CalCareers


Programs 1, 3 & 5 are accepting applications for full time, permanent Office Technician (Typing) positions.  Positions are under the supervision of the Program Assistant. The Office Technician performs a variety of general and complex secretarial/clerical support services; and exercises a high degree of initiative and independence requiring excellent organization and time management skills.  Assignments include, but not limited to, typing correspondence, reports, and forms; data input, taking meeting minutes; scheduling appointments and patient team conference schedule; record keeping and filing systems; and ordering of supplies.  Further, proficiency in MICROSOFT Office, Excel and Outlook is desirable.  This position requires professional conduct with good interpersonal skills and respect in working with the diverse patient population served including nursing and professional staff. This position supports other units and the program office as needed. Please contact Demilynn Grueso, Program Assistant for Program 1 at Demilynn.Grueso@dsh.ca.gov or (707) 253-5783 if you have questions regarding this position.

Applications may be prescreened and only the most qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview.  All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ) of the classification.  To view the MQ, please visit the CalHR website: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/job-descriptions.aspx and type in the title of the classification you are applying for.  

 

A typing certification is required for this Office Technician (T) position. With your application, please provide a typing certificate issued within the last four years that certifies your ability to type at a speed of 40 WPM. We will honor typing certificates certified from a five (5) minute typing test that meets the CalHR requirements, with a minimum of 40 WPM (words per minute). Typing tests must be proctored either virtually or in person and must be signed.

 

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Employees who have SROA, Surplus or Re Employment status may be considered first.


Per CCR 249.3 This Job Announcement can be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

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-514372
Position #(s):
480-010-1139-xxx
Working Title:
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) DSH-NAPA VARIOUS
Classification:
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
$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:
Multiple
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness.  Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.


Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.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.

A typing certificate is required with your application.  We will honor typing certificates issued within the last four (4) years and certified from a five (5) minutes typing test, with a minimum of 40 words per minute. Acceptable Certificates are from the following entities: Any CA State Agency/Department; The Employment Development Department’s (EDD) One-Stop Career Centers may offer free typing tests. For a location near you, visit EDD’s website at http://www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/pubs/osfile.pdf; Business schools or Colleges; Adult Education Center; or Skills and Business Education Center. Unacceptable certificates: Internet typing certificates; typing certificates from employment agencies; and typing certificates that is less than five (5) minutes testing.

 

 

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: 5/8/2026

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:

Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Attn: Exam and Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Exam and Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558
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.
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:

Applicant Survey

Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Recruitment Survey

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareers Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

Benefits

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

  • Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)
  • Retirement (CalPERS)
  • Employer Health & Consolidated Benefits Contributions
  • Dental & Vision
  • 401(k) and 457 Deferred Comp plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness and Recognition
  • Alternate Work Schedules
  • Transit Pass Program
  • Tuituion Reimbursement
  • Dependent Scholarship Prorgram
  • Leadership Training
  • Mentoring Program
  • Free Parking
  • Close to freeways
  • Free gym on site
  • Daycare on site
  • Close to schools and shopping

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Diana Prasad
(999) 999-9999
Diana.Prasad@dsh.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:
Tiffani Emerson Morris
(707) 312-6255
Tiffani.EmersonMorris@dsh.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.