Office Technician Typing

Final Filing Date:  May 4, 2026.

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At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth.  Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity.  We hope you’ll apply for this great career opportunity.

Job Description and Duties

This is a Permanent-Intermittent position with a maximum of 1,500 hours of work per calendar year.  This position is strictly in-office and is not authorized for telework.

At the Department of Water Resources, you will have the advantage of numerous resources to support your work and your professional growth—including training, organizational memberships, and knowledgeable colleagues, of which many are under one roof and all of which collaborate for project success.

We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our team and help deliver water to over 26 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts.

Duties: Under supervision of the Project Geology Section Managers, the successful candidate will assist and respond to the needs of 32 geologists. The candidate will prepare letters, memoranda, reports, and other documents; organize and file geology reports and drawings; set up meetings; make travel arrangements; order office supplies and equipment; update and maintain various spreadsheets; route documents for signature in DocuSign; coordinate staff training; and prepare appraisal and development packages for staff. Incumbent must be able to establish a good working relationship with a diverse group of individuals and work independently without direct and constant supervision. The incumbent will be the timekeeper for the Section. 

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

Position Details

Job Code #:  JC-514656

Working Title:  Office Technician (Typing)

Classification:  OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Salary Range:  $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:  West Sacramento

Telework:  In Office

Job Type:  Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours

Contact Information:
Rachel Blum
(916) 695-0271
rachel.blum@water.ca.gov

For more information including detailed job duties, minimum qualifications, and how to apply, please go to  https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=514656

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