OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Job Posting: Office Technician (Typing)

Office of Legislative Counsel

JC-520736

• Office Technician (Typing)

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,945.00 - $4,936.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 6/26/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

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Job Description and Duties

We are advertising positions within the following units:

Capitol Office:

Under the general supervision of the Legal Support Supervisor, the Office Technician works as a typist performing clerical work related to the legislative session that requires adaptation to various situations, judgment as to which learned work method to apply for the desired result, and the ability to communicate effectively. The Office Technician performs duties associated with the typing, reback, jacket, delivery, mail pickup, and document formatting duties for the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) legal staff and other customers during the annual legislative session and performs other work in support of Legal Support and the OLC during periods of legislative recess. This position is intended to provide incumbents with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful performance. Through on-the-job training, guided instruction, and progressive responsibility, the incumbent is expected to build proficiency and demonstrate readiness to perform the full scope of duties associated with this role and in preparation for the higher classification of Senior Legal Typist. Mandatory overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays is required during peak periods of the legislative session.

Quality Assurance Unit:

Under the general supervision of the Legal Support Supervisor, the Office Technician works as a typist performing clerical work related to the legislative session that requires adaptation to various situations, judgment as to which learned work method to apply for the desired result, and the ability to communicate effectively. The Office Technician performs duties associated with the typing and document formatting duties for the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) legal staff and other customers during the annual legislative session and performs other work in support of Legal Support and the OLC during periods of legislative recess. The Office Technician also performs duties related to managing correction bills, has an understanding of the legislative process as it impacts corrections work. In addition, the Office Technician performs proofreading tasks with knowledge of the English language, word usage, word division, syntax, spelling, pronunciation, punctuation, grammar, and proofreading procedures, symbols, and terminology of OLC style. This position is intended to provide incumbents with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful performance. Through on-the-job training, guided instruction, and progressive responsibility, the incumbent is expected to build proficiency and demonstrate readiness to perform the full scope of duties associated with this role and in preparation for the higher classification of Senior Legal Typist. Mandatory overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays is required during peak periods of the legislative session.

Typing and Publications Unit:

Under the general supervision of the Legal Support Supervisor, the Office Technician works as a typist performing clerical work related to the legislative session that requires adaptation to various situations, judgment as to which learned work method to apply for the desired result, and the ability to communicate effectively. The Office Technician performs duties associated with the typing and document formatting duties for the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) legal staff and other customers during the annual legislative session and performs other work in support of Legal Support and the OLC during periods of legislative recess. This position is intended to provide incumbents with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful performance. Through on-the-job training, guided instruction, and progressive responsibility, the incumbent is expected to build proficiency and demonstrate readiness to perform the full scope of duties associated with this role and in preparation for the higher classification of Senior Legal Typist. Mandatory overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays is required during peak periods of the legislative session.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

All Office Technician Positions:

Typical duties for the position vary depending on time of year. During the annual legislative session, typically January through September, duties consist primarily of technical work typing, formatting, and publishing various measures in support of the California State Legislature. Performance expectations generally will be met through achieving production standards that directly measure both quantity and quality of work performed. During periods of legislative recess, specific duties will depend on the needs of the organization but will remain consistent with the classification level. Performance expectations during recess periods will be determined by management consistent with the duties to be performed.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
• SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-520736

Position #(s):

430-140-1139-XXX

Working Title:

Office Technician (Typing)

Classification:

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,945.00 - $4,936.00 L

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST

$3,803.00 - $4,762.00 L

$4,250.00 - $5,316.00 M

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

Multiple Shifts

Work Week:

Varied

Department Information

The Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) is a small civil service department whose mission is to provide responsive nonpartisan and confidential legal services and information technology support services to the California State Legislature and in support of the legislative process. This position is located in the heart of downtown Sacramento. The State of California provides excellent health benefits and retirement options, sick leave and vacation accrual, and paid state holidays. OLC employees are excluded from collective bargaining and, therefore, receive enhanced benefits.

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.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your STD. 678, resume, or school transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your social security number, birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. (Note confidential information on the first page of the application submitted online through your CalCareers account will be redacted automatically upon submission.)

Employment Application (STD. 678):

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification.

School Transcripts:

When using education to qualify, unofficial transcripts must be submitted. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. If selected for appointment, official transcripts will be required.

A copy of a typing certificate issued within the last two (2) years must be attached to the application package and the original will be required at the interview.

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: 6/26/2026

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 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 Legislative Counsel

N/A

Attn: Madison Weaver

925 L Street, Suite 900

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Office of Legislative Counsel

N/A

Madison Weaver

925 L Street, Suite 900

Sacramento, CA 95814

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 required and must be included.

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:

• Follow oral and written directions; provide functional guidance to others; keeep difficult records; work independently; evaluate situations accurately and take effective action.
• Establish effective interpersonal relationships, dealing tactfully with legal and support staff, legislative clients and staff, the public, and others outside the agency.
• Accuracy in typing, spelling, and grammar; paying careful attention to detail.
• Adaptability to changing work priorities and fluctuating work hours and assignments; mandatory overtime; work well during stressful situations.
• Willingness to assist in other areas of the office, as needed, and to take on special projects as they occur.
• Willingness to accept increasingly difficult levels of responsibility, training new employees in all tasks assigned to Office Technician.
• Adhere to the office attendance and leave policies, and lunch and break period assignments; keeping absenteeism and tardiness to a minimum.
• Be prepared to be reassigned to other agency work units, as required.
• Assist with mail pickup and delivery of Bill jackets.
• Must have knowledge of the legislative process, the legislative calendar, constitutional deadlines, legal terminology, bill drafting procedures, and the Legislative Counsel Bureau's office writing style.

Benefits

All OLC employees are excluded from collective bargaining, and therefore, receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding. Additional information can be found on CalHR's website under State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website.

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.

Human Resources Contact:

Madison Weaver

(916) 341-8352

Madison.Weaver@legislativecounsel.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Maranda Littlejohn

(916) 341-8139

Maranda.Littlejohn@LegislativeCounsel.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:

Human Resources

(916) 341-8330

OLC.HumanResources@lc.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.

Legislative Session Periods

Works independently to select and process work using the automated workflow system. Inputs data taken from the attorneys' drafts, including revisions to drafts, by using specialized software programs for the proper formatting of the text for publication for all versions of legislation (introduced, amended, enrolled, and chaptered). Prepares legal correspondence, form letters, budget amendments, and Governor's enrolled bill reports. Electronically process proposed and adopted legislation and electronically delivers by secured email to external clients and to the Office of State Publishing for publication.

Answers inquiries from the legal staff, Capitol staff, and other OLC staff as to the status of documents.

Assists other units and/or divisions during peak workload periods; performs other duties as assigned.

Prepares materials for and provides training to tenured and new employees in the various Office Technician tasks used by OLC.

Legislative Recess Periods

Performs a variety of project or other work in support of the Legal Support Section or the organization consistent with the classification level. These duties may include, but are not limited to: creating and updating manuals, procedures, and workflow documents; helping develop, review, or assist in training other staff members; assessing system issues and working with IT staff to develop solutions to those issues; attending training, including cross-training of other functions within the Legal Support Section; and assisting management with assessing workflow, business processes, and work environment issues.

Performs work as assigned consistent with the duties enumerated under "Legislative Session."

Assists other units and/or divisions during periods of heavy workload; performs other duties as required.

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.