November 19, 2024

Public Employees Retirement System

FULL TIME

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding virtual interviews starting January 8, 2025.

Telework Information: This position requires full-time attendance in the office, working onsite five days per week.

The incumbent will be working onsite at the Walnut Creek Regional Office. Office coverage is required from 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.

The Walnut Creek Regional Office is located at 1340 Treat Blvd Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94597.

Cal PERS seeks an Office Technician (Typing) in the Customer Education and Outreach Division (CEOD), Walnut Creek Regional Office.

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the Regional Office Support Technician is responsible for performing administrative duties and clerical support on tasks varying in scope, confidentiality and sensitivity while exercising initiative and working independently.

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Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-457361

Position #(s):

275-921-1139-001

Working Title:

Regional Office Support Technician

Classification:

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,717.00 - $4,654.00 A

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Contra Costa County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (Cal PERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At Cal PERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us. Cal PERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, Cal PERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website!

To take a look at Cal PERS as a destination employer, view this You Tube video.

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 Cal Careers.ca.gov website.

Statement of Qualifications

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.

The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed one page in length using Times New roman font and must not have font smaller than 12 point.

Describe your experience in completing administrative work in a fast-paced office environment.
Describe your written and verbal communication skills, including your ability to deliver sensitive information using tact and professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

Please Note: You will need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take the Office Technician exam, visit Cal HR’s Cal Careers website.

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: 12/4/2024 Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account at www.Cal Careers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Public Employees Retirement System

Postal

Attn: JC-457361/SL

Human Resources Division, Recruitment

P. O. Box 942718

Sacramento, CA 94229-2718

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Public Employees Retirement System

Drop-Off

HRSD, SSU JC-457361/SL

400 Q Street, Lincoln Plaza North

1st floor drop box by security desk

Sacramento, CA 95811

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.Cal Careers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Statement of Qualifications - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions and questions for the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use modern office tools and computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet, Word and Adobe PDF document
General administrative and clerical experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Demonstrates a positive attitude, flexibility, and dependability in all workplace activities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercise good judgment in all work-related activities, and work with sensitive subject matter

Benefits

Cal PERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.

Some added benefits Cal PERS offers include:

Onsite fitness center
Easy Access to public transportation (BART)
Onsite parking available, for a monthly cost

For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
HRSD, Selection Services Unit
(916) 795-2444
recruitment@calpers.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Cal PERS EEO
(916) 795-3675
EEO@calpers.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information
Live Scan
Candidates not currently employed at Cal PERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

Cal PERS Disclosure Requirements
If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to Cal PERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)

Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.