Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced Hybrid-Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Office Technician with experience using various computer applications while working independently to meet tight deadlines.
If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!
Under general direction of the Supervising Insurance Examiner (Bureau Chief) of the Field Examination Bureau 3, the Office Technician (Typing) (OT) performs a variety of the most difficult general office duties and is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence and originality in performing the assigned task. The OT performs a variety of secretarial and technical support/assistance to the Financial Surveillance Branch (FSB) in the Sacramento and Oakland Office.
This position is being re-advertised. To be considered for this recruitment you must submit your application and all required documents to this Job Control.
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website ( www.calhr.ca.gov ).
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions - The incumbent must be able to work in a high-rise building.
- The incumbent may telework in accordance with CDI's Telework Policy. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify
- May sit and work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
- Ability to move 20-30 pounds for short distances.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-507108
Position #(s):
413-159-1139-001
Working Title:
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:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state's consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world.
Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.
Financial Surveillance Branch
Field Examination Division
Oakland/Sacramento Bureau III
Sacramento, CA
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.
Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.
- Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.
- Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees
- Statement of Qualifications
- Resume
- Typing Certification
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: 2/19/2026
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 Insurance
CDI Jobs Inquiries
Attn: Classification & Consultation Unit
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Insurance
CDI Jobs Inquiries
Classification & Consultation Unit
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting.
- Other - Typing Certification
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:
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Demonstrated skill in various computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor at all times with staff and the general public
- Ability to work as a team member and be flexible and responsive to various tasks assigned.
- Possess excellent communication and writing skills
- Possess strong organizational skills
- Work well under pressure and tight deadlines
Benefits - Flexible work hours
- Remote work options
- Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- On the Job Training
- Career Services Program
- Recognition Program
- Paid Holidays and leave
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401 (k), 457
- Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Examination Information Step 1 - If you have not taken the Office Technician (Typing) examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.
Office Technician (Typing): OT-Typing Exam Bulletin
Step 2 - Submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now" button found at the top of this bulletin.
Statement of Qualifications All interested applicants are required to submit a completed Statement of Qualification (SOQ) with the application. A SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills qualify them for the position. The SOQ must be submitted as a separate attachment, be no more than two pages, single spaced and 12 point, Arial font. Your SOQ must contain the your response to the below prompt.
- Please describe how your education, training, and work experience have prepared you to perform the duties of an Office Technician, including your ability to manage multiple priorities, use office software, and provide customer service in a professional environment.
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.
