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Become a Program Technician II

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This is the journey level for this series for the more difficult program specialist work.

PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II

Under general supervision, incumbents either: (1) review and/or process detailed and technical forms, files, etc., associated with multiple departmental programs or program areas; (2) review and/or process forms, files, etc., associated with a departmental program which requires especially detailed knowledge of the program so that difficult calculations can be made and/or processing can be done in cases where guidelines are not clear; (3) provide sensitive and detailed program information and/or direction to the public, employees, other public jurisdictions, or clients as a significant part of their duties; or (4) any combination of the above. Work is subject to occasional review.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$3,721 - $4,664 (paid every month)

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other differentials.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Either I
In the California state service, either (a) 18 months of experience performing duties equivalent in level of responsibility to the class of Program Technician; or (b) 24 months of experience performing duties equivalent in level of responsibility to the class of Office Assistant. (Applicants who have completed all but six months of service performing the duties, as specified above, will be admitted to the examination, but they must complete the total required months of this experience before they can be eligible for appointment.)

Or II
Two years of experience in a governmental or private agency performing duties with program responsibilities equivalent in level to those of the departmental program in the State of California for which the examination is being administered. (Experience applied toward this requirement must include at least 18 months in a position equivalent in level of responsibility to the California state civil service class of Program Technician.)

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge:
Modern office methods, equipment, and procedures.

Modern office methods, equipment, and procedures. and appropriate laws, rules, regulations, and policies of the State of California governing the program area(s) for which the examination is being administered.

Ability to:
Perform clerical and technical work; follow directions; evaluate situations accurately, and take effective action; learn and apply laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies; make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy; read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; meet and deal tactfully with the public, co-workers and/or clients, either face-to-face or by telephone.

Status Exam # Cutoff Date
Open 2365 Until filled View Exam Posting
Open 2038 Until filled View Exam Posting

There are no available positions at this time, but new opportunities are posted regularly - check back soon!

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