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SalaryJob Description and Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Office Technician (General) acts as the Research Authorization Database Steward and is responsible for the processing of all research authorization applications and associated use reports submitted to the Pesticide Evaluation Branch. The research authorization program allows researchers to collect field data under California conditions for unregistered products or uses while ensuring the Department assesses potential hazards to handlers, field workers, public health, or the environment. The Office Technician (General) will additionally assist in ordering and maintaining supplies, organizing files, publishing metrics, and performing other administrative tasks within the Pesticide Evaluation Branch.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Use a computer, monitor, mouse, and keyboard within an 8-hour day
Lift and carry paperwork or other office items weighing up to 10 pounds
Occasional travel may be required
NOTE: This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.
Department Information
Are you looking for an opportunity to become directly involved with preserving California's environment and protecting human health? Then this could be the job for you! The Department of Pesticide Regulation, part of the California Environmental Protection Agency, is predominantly self-funded and is currently recruiting to fill an Office Technician (General) position in the Department's Pesticide Evaluation Branch.
Department Website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position.
- In order to apply for this position, you are required to provide your complete employment history on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) form. A complete employment history must include, for each position listed, accurate dates, job title or State classification, hours worked per week (please indicate an average if hours worked per week varied), company or agency name, and a full description of duties and responsibilities held. A resume or other materials will not take the place of the complete STD. 678.
- Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave.
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: 3/1/2024Who May 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).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 required and must be included.
- Supplemental Application -A response to the supplemental question is required to be considered interested/eligible in the position. The supplemental question and instructions are listed in the "Supplemental Questionnaire" section of this advertisement. You must answer the supplemental question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the question in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge or experience in database input and management
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of software products
- Ability to think analytically and solve problems logically and systematically
- Knowledge or experience working with diverse cultural communities.
- Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics.
- Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Mercedes Calderon
(916) 445-5936
mercedes.calderon@cdpr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Shannon Mitchell
(916) 445-0011
Shannon.Mitchell@cdpr.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 Office
(916) 445-3979
melissa.paden@cdpr.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.
Critical Job Competencies
- Organization and Planning
- Takes Action and Shows Initiative
- Relationship and Partnership Building
- Problem Solving
- Effective Negotiation
- Analytical Thinking
- Technical Credibility
- Teamwork
- Customer Service Orientation
Supplemental Questionnaire
Instructions:
Questions:
Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not take the place of the supplemental application.
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.
