office technician

Job Description and Duties

Limited Term 12 Months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Under the direct supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the Office Technician (OT) is assigned as the Timekeeper. The OT records and keys attendance for staff assigned to posted positions. The OT works closely with the Personnel Specialists (PS) and the Personnel Assignments Office to provide current time and attendance data. The OT works with the TeleStaff Time and Shift System (timekeeping computer program); this includes posting from the watch sheets and printing reports. The OT reviews independently situations accurately to make corrections to the program; update and correct posting of time usage into TeleStaff in an effective and timely manner. The OT responds to telephone and counter inquiries from staff to assist in resolving time discrepancies.

*Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). If you would like to be considered as a T&D candidate, you must apply as a T&D under "Other".

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Working Conditions

The California State Prison – Los Angeles County (LAC) is located in Lancaster, CA (Antelope Valley) – home to our State's Poppy Flower. LAC is approximately forty-five (45) minutes North of Valencia, Ca, which is home to Six Flags Magic Mountain and is approximately an hour and twenty (20) minutes North from Downtown Los Angeles/ Hollywood.

PLEASE NOTE: VACANCY IS LOCATED IN LANCASTER, CA.

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 website.

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Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

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