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Job Posting: CSB Office Technician (Typing)
 
Department of Education - School for the Blind
 
JC-521749 - CSB Office Technician (Typing)
 OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
 
$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 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: 7/2/2026
 
Job Description and Duties
 
Under the general supervision of the Business Services Manager, the Office Technician (Typing) serves as the primary receptionist for the California School for the Blind Business Services Office and provides clerical and administrative support to ensure efficient office operations.
 
** This position has a Pay Differential 515 - State Special Schools Recruitment and Retention of 10% of the base salary. The pay differential is not included in the salary listed below. **
 
** Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 4, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. The pay reduction is not included in the salary listed below. **
 
Working Conditions
 
Will work in a temperature controlled environment with LED lighting, predominantly sit at desk during normal working hours to perform daily duties, and may be required to lift and carry document boxes and deliveries weighing up to 25 lbs. This position is also on an open school campus and will be around service animals.
 
This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:
 
Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test
 Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance
 Upon acceptance of an official, written, formal offer, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation.
 
Position Details
 Job Code #: JC-521749
 
Position #(s): 
184-810-1139-001
 Working Title: CSB Office Technician (Typing)
 Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
 $3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A
 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: Alameda County
 Telework: In Office
 Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
 
Department Information
 The California School for the Blind provides intensive, disability-specific educational services to students who have primary learning needs related to their visual impairment. The school serves as a statewide resource to provide expertise to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and families in evidenced-based assessment, specialized curriculum, cutting-edge research and technology, and innovative models of instruction that prepare students for adult life. The California School for the Blind is under the State Special Schools and Services Division.
 
This position is located in Fremont, California.
 
For more information, visit our website at https://www.csb-cde.ca.gov.
 Department Website: http://www.csb-cde.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.
 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
 
Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted:
 
1. State of California Employment Application (STD 678). Application must be completed in its entirety. Resume does not substitute for completion of STD 678.
 Submitting a resume will not be accepted in completing the State of California Employment Application (STD 678).
 
2. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please make sure that the SOQ question has been answered.
 
Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following:
 
<ul>
<li>With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this position.</li>
</ul>
Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included.
 
3. Exam Required for all civil service positions. Has the exam for the specific position you are applying for been taken? If not, please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position:
 Exam Bulletin - Office Technician (Typing)
 https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2012
 
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department.
 
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: 7/2/2026
 
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.
 
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:
 
Department of Education - School for the Blind
 Attn: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
 500 Walnut Avenue
 Fremont, CA 94536
 
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
 
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
 
Department of Education - School for the Blind
 Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
 500 Walnut Avenue
 Fremont, CA 94536
 08:00 AM - 04:30 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 -
 
Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following:
 
<ul>
<li>With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this position.</li>
</ul>
Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not 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:
 <ul>
<li>Flexibility and ability to organize multiple workload priorities and work under pressure;</li>
<li>Punctuality and good attendance;</li>
<li>Time management;</li>
<li>Detail oriented;</li>
<li>Positive attitude;</li>
<li>Possess good interpersonal skills for public contact;</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively with other staff; work effectively as a team member;</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills;</li>
<li>Strong computer skills and proficiency with software applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook;</li>
<li>Possess good reading, writing, and mathematics skills;</li>
<li>Proficient typing skills;</li>
<li>Initiative, professionalism, and good judgment.</li>
</ul>
Applicant should have the ability to work independently and with a team in a well-organized manner and adhere to all applicable State laws and regulations.
 Benefits
 
CSB is two blocks away form the Fremont Bart Station and there is free parking available on CSB's campus.
 Contact Information
 
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
 
Department Website: http://www.csb-cde.ca.gov
 
Hiring Unit Contact: 
Danny Phan
 (510) 936-5584
 careers@csb-cde.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: 
Office of Equal Opportunity Director
 (916) 445-9174
 oeoinfo@cde.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.
 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.
 
Application Methods: 
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
 By Mail
 Drop-off

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