Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Job Description and Duties THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY. Under the general supervision or direction of the Legal Support Supervisor, the incumbent provides general to full journey clerical support for the branch; including, but not limited to answering phone calls, receiving/delivering daily mail, using equipment to copy or fax documents for staff members, scanning sensitive documents, maintaining calendars, meeting work deadlines, among other services to support the Legal Office staff. The incumbent must also be able to work with a team, requiring a high degree of initiative, professionalism, tact, discretion, and have strong communication skills. Shall consider Office Assistant (Typing). This position requires daily in-office attendance. Position located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more. Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building! Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. This position is located in downtown Sacramento. The location provides easy access to the light rail, commuter buses, parking garages, and restaurants. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
- OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING) Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.
Department Website:
http://www.edd.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. It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov. Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:
- Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
- Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
- Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
- Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information. Examination/Assessment To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired. Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam: Office Technician (Typing) Bulletin / Office Assistant (Typing) Bulletin For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here. 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:
- Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, as well as interact with individuals at all levels in a professional manner.
- Ability to work under pressure and establish workload priorities in order to meet critical time frames.
- Dependable, punctual, with an excellent attendance record, as well as the ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
- Experience with modern office methods and equipment, including experience with computers utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. Statement of Qualifications Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process. Provide a typed response to the questions below, no more than 1 page long, in 12-point font.
- Describe how your work experience (including number of years), educational background, and training has prepared you to perform the responsibilities of this position.
- Why are you interested in this position? How does it fit your career path? Background Investigation Requirement The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment. The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s). The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules. Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey Merit System Principles Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx