Office Assistant (Typing)
Posted on Jan. 10, 2026 by Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety
- Cape Town, United States of America
- $3273.0 - $4445.0
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This position may work up to 1500 hours per year/in a 12 consecutive month period.
The reporting location for this position is located at 715 P Street, 15th Floor, CNRA Building, Sacramento CA 95814.
Under the general supervision of the Business Operations Supervisor (Staff Services Manager I) the incumbent will function as a Business Operations Assistant and will be primarily responsible for performing varied general assignments including mail and document handling, typing, data input, document preparation for Board meetings, and general office-related tasks for facilities management, records management, asset management, fleet management, and maintaining logs and files.
Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Professional office environment working in standard office configuration, executive offices and cubicles.
Daily use of laptop computers, phone, copiers, general office equipment, and related software applications and the Internet.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-503517
Position #(s):
681-600-1379-902
Working Title:
Business Operations Assistant
Classification:
OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING)
$3,273.00 - $4,098.00 A
$3,549.00 - $4,445.00 B
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:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours
Department Information
The mission of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) is to advance long-term utility infrastructure safety through data-driven, wildfire mitigation evaluation and compliance, excavation standards and education, in collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, and in support of improved utility infrastructure, safety culture, and innovation.
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Energy Safety participates in E-Verify. If you apply for and are selected for a position, Energy Safety will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information upon appointment. To confirm you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
http://energysafety.ca.gov
Department Website: https://energysafety.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.
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations available online.
DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.
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: 1/23/2026Who 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.
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).
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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.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:
Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety
HR - Mailing
Attn: Class & Pay
715 P Street, 15th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety
HR - Drop Off
Class & Pay
715 P Street, 15th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Non-operational on weekends and state holidays.
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.CalCareers.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 -
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. A resume does not qualify or replace the SOQ requirement.
1) Please describe prior experience providing customer service to the general public or in a professional setting.
2) What type of typing, editing/proofreading correspondence experience do you have in a professional environment.
3) How familiar are you with programs such as Microsoft office, Access, Excel and other web based software. - Other -
This position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the Minimum Qualifications Section above). Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests in available on the CalCareers website.
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:
- Excellent attendance, dependable, exceptional attention to detail, self-motivated with a positive attitude,and the ability to maintain a good rapport with fellow employees,peers and supervisors.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, above average written and verbal communications skills, ability to multi-task, good organizational and computer skills, the ability to work as part of a team, possess a high degree of initiative, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:
- Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Holidays and leave
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- Commute Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Some added benefits include: Flexible Work Hours, Telework Opportunities, Health, Dental & Vision Benefits, Paid Sick & Vacation, Retirement, Basic Group Term Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 11 Paid Holidays, 401(k) & 457 plans, Military Leave, Student Loan Forgiveness, Long Term Care, Group Legal Services, and Reimbursement Accounts.
Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://energysafety.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Class & Pay
(916) 902-5927
Careers@energysafety.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:EEO Officer
(916) 902-6001
EEO@energysafety.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 Instructions
If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 681-600-1379-000 and the Job Control # JC-503517 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.
Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Eligibility Information
To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
- List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for Office Assistant (Typing) Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
- Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
- Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.
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.
Advertised until:
Feb. 9, 2026
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