OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL)

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the city of El Monte.

This is a continuance of a previously posted advertisement. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Under the general supervision of the Team Manager, Staff Services Manager I, the Office Technician (General) independently provides technical and clerical support to the Team Manager, and the VRSD team by performing specialized duties related to the vocational rehabilitation services delivery process consistent with the Code of Federal regulations, California Code of Regulations related to the VR program and the department Rehabilitation Administrative Manual Sections 12 and 30; and state procurement requirements. The Orange / San Gabriel District is responsible for service delivery of Federal Title I Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program. The services assist eligible individuals in achieving their employment goals by providing training, assistive technology, supported employment and job placement support. District staff will also conduct eligibility determinations for applicants for services and direct post-employment services for individuals who find jobs as a result of DOR services.

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Special Requirements

Include JC#430848  / POS#813-550-1138-962 on your State Application

(STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are

applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template. Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be

considered for this job.

Employment Application (STD.678) :

It

is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact

names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of

current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a

state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be

considered.

Positions Requiring SOQs :

Applicants

must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application in order

to be considered. Describe your experience interacting with internal and

external customers to provide services and / or information.The SOQ must be no more than two pages in

12-point font and must address the following :

1. Statement of Qualifications tht describes your clerical experience as it relates to working on a team, taking initiative and being organized. 2. Cite specific examples based on your prior work history.

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