OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Office Technician (Typing) Department of Food & Agriculture

JC-514686

- 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:

5/4/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Office Technician (Typing) responsibilities include the clerical and technical support for all staff assigned to the Central Regional Office. The incumbent must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted during work, work well under pressure, and work independently in completing assigned work and meeting required deadlines. Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions The duties of this position are primarily conducted indoors. The incumbent's workstation is located in the Central Regional Office. The workstation is equipped with standard office equipment including a personal computer with various software programs. The incumbent must follow CDFA, Division, and Branch employee health and safety policies. Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent's ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA's Telework Policy. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

OFFICE TECHNICIAN

(TYPING) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-514686

Position #(s): 014-165-1139-003

Working Title:

Office Technician (Typing)

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:

1

Work Location:

Fresno County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information The Mission of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is to safeguard a resilient food system and promote an equitable marketplace, cultivating a California grown food supply that is globally recognized for innovation, quality, and sustainability. The Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch (MDFS) is responsible for ensuring that milk, dairy products, and products resembling milk products (PRMPs) are safe, unadulterated, and properly labeled to safeguard public health. The Branch inspects dairy farms, bulk milk tanker trucks, and milk processing plants; issues permits and licenses to dairy farms and processing facilities; collects samples for regulatory testing to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards; reviews product labels for conformance with regulations to avoid misleading information for consumers; completes in-depth reviews and food safety assessments of complex equipment or novel processing methods, and evaluates and licenses technical food safety competencies of dairy industry workers.

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//www.cdfa.ca.gov/AHFSS/Milk_and_Dairy_Food_Safety/ 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 Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to elicit information regarding each applicant's interest and experience in relation to this position. The completed SOQ should not be more than two (2) pages in length, using Arial 12-point font, and must address the three (3) questions listed below. Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ, and failure to follow the SOQ instructions may result in disqualification. 1. Describe your experience with data entry, specifically with excel, databases, and other software. 2. Describe a situation you have had with a difficult customer and how the situation was resolved. 3. This position requires a great deal of interaction with other staff and supervisors. How would you describe being a team player? 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:

5/4/2026