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Job Description and Duties THIS IS A BILINGUAL - SPANISH POSITION; MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A BILINGUAL - SPANISH FLUENCY EXAMINATION.
PT II
Under general supervision, the Program Technician (PT) II is responsible for processing the more complex program specialist work. The PT II reviews and or processes detailed and technical forms, files, etc., (1) associated with multiple departmental programs or program areas; (2) review and/or process forms, files, etc., associated with a department program which requires especially detailed knowledge of the program so that difficult calculations can be made and/or processing can be done in cases where guidelines are not clear; (3) provide sensitive and detailed program information and/or direction to the public, employees, employers, medical providers, other public jurisdictions, or clients as a significant part of their duties; or (4) any combination of the above. Work is subject to occasional review. Identifies and reports any suspected fraudulent claims/activities to management or their designee. May perform duties for other specialized work or projects. Demonstrates an awareness of the Department and Branch vision, mission, values and goals.
PT I
Under close supervision, the Program Technician (PT) I is responsible for processing the less complex program specialist work. The PT I reviews and or processes detailed and semi-technical forms, files, etc., associated with a specialized departmental program. Work is subject to periodic review. Identifies and reports any suspected fraudulent claims/activities to management or their designee. May perform duties for other specialized work or projects. Demonstrates an awareness of the Department and Branch vision, mission, values and goals. Positions are located at 31 East Channel Street, Stockton, CA, 95202. 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. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II
- PROGRAM TECHNICIAN 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) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired. Application (STD 678) is required. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the STD 678. An application received without duties listed on the STD 678 will not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process. 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 If selected for hire, 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:
PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II
PROGRAM TECHNICIAN I
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Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. 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