Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Office Technician (General) serves as backup and provides clerical support to the Business Services Unit. The incumbent will interact with all levels of Agency staff and must demonstrate good customer service and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with or knowledge of modern office equipment
- Customer service skills
- Experience maintaining files or records
- Experience working on a team
- Communication skills

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

Working Conditions

CalHFA has, again, been certified as a Great Place To Work for 2023 . Join CalHFA and help us to advance and continue our mission of investing in diverse communities with financing programs that help more Californians to have a place to call home.

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TELEWORK.

CalHFA is in a high-rise building conveniently located in downtown Sacramento with access to public transportation (light rail and bus) and freeways (I-5, 99, and Business 80). It is one block from Downtown Commons (DOCO), the Golden 1 Center, and many restaurants. CalHFA employees also have free access to the gym located in the building.

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Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-434789

Position #(s):
693-815-1138-XXX

Working Title:
Business Services Support

Classification:
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL) $3,543.00 - $4,440.00 A

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Headquarters

Work Week:
M-F

Department Information California Housing Finance Agency

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION / BUSINESS SERVICES UNIT
The Administration Division is responsible for the administrative functions of the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), which include Business Services, Procurement, Records Management, Fleet, Security and Inventory Control, Mail, and Central Scan Facility. Facility Operations within Business Services is responsible for procurement, facilities, transportation, mail, material reproduction, records and content management, and liaison activities with the Department of General Services and other external vendors.

OUR VISION
All Californians living in homes they can afford.

OUR MISSION
Investing in diverse communities with financing programs that help more Californians have a place to call home.

For more than 45 years, CalHFA has supported the needs of renters and home buyers by providing financing and programs so more low to moderate income Californians have a place to call home. Established in 1975, CalHFA was chartered as the state's affordable housing lender. The Agency's Multifamily Division finances affordable rental housing through partnerships with jurisdictions, developers and more, while its Single Family Division provides first mortgage loans and down payment assistance to first-time home buyers. CalHFA is a completely self-supporting state agency, and its bonds are repaid by revenues generated through mortgage loans, not taxpayer dollars.

At CalHFA, we embrace a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive for everyone by building an organization that is as diverse as the communities we serve. CalHFA believes that diversity provides a competitive advantage, strengthens our innovative capacity, and enhances our ability to succeed and grow.

Department Website: https://www.calhfa.ca.gov

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

BE LIST ELIGIBLE:
Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam for the Office Technician (General) classification.

OR

BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE:
Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250)

OR

BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE:
Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

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: 6/15/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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:

CA Housing Finance Agency
Attn: CA Housing Finance Agency
500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1400

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

CA Housing Finance Agency
Lindsey Leon
500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1400

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:45 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.
• Supplemental Application - Supplemental Questionnaire.
  A response to the supplemental question below is required in order to be eligible for this position.
  
  Failure to follow instructions and address the specific question below will disqualify an applicant from consideration. Resumes, cover letters, or general statements will not be accepted in place of the required response.
  
  Your Supplemental Questionnaire must :
  - Be in 12-point Arial font, single-spaced
  - Be no more than one (1) page in length
  - Include the question above your response
  
  Please provide a detailed and relevant response to the highlighted questions below:
  
  Describe how you would manage multiple tasks while also dealing with interruptions.
  

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.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.calhfa.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Lindsey Leon
(916) 326-8018
lleon@calhfa.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:
Jennifer LeBoeuf
(916) 326-8075
jleboeuf@calhfa.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.