Job Description and DutiesAre you looking for a great job where your contributions truly matter? Within the JDIS Bureau, it is our mission to provide reliable data and investigative services to our criminal justice partners and public policy stakeholders to support their efforts in protecting Californians. Our values - Believe in Teamwork, Operate with Integrity, Lead by Example, Dare to be Innovative - represent our commitment to an inclusive and supportive work culture. Please consider joining our team!
Under direct supervision, the Seasonal Clerks in the California Justice Information Services Division are used in various sections to perform operational and support function tasks related to the processing of criminal justice related documents. Functions will include, but are not limited to, reading, writing, basic arithmetic, counting, filing, delivering, retrieving files, and simple typing.
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Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position DetailsJob Code #: JC-437851
Position #(s): 420-701-1120-901
Working Title: Seasonal Clerk Classification: SEASONAL CLERK
$2,985.00 - $3,365.00
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Week: Monday-Friday
Department InformationThis position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Justice Data and Investigative Services Bureau, Investigative Services Branch, Violent Crime Information Center, California Sex Offender Registry Program, California Sex Offender Registry, Registration Resource Center & Record Management, Registration Resource Unit.
Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov .
Special Requirements A fingerprint check is required.
Clearly indicate JC - 437851 in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma . An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, applying electronically is highly encouraged.
A background check is required (if applicable).
Application InstructionsCompleted 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: 7/30/2024
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.
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 Justice
Attn: Dunya Jamshed JC-437851
PO Box 160608
Sacramento , CA 95816-0608
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
Dunya Jamshed JC-437851
4949 Broadway
Sacramento , CA 95820
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 -
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills as it relates to the desirable qualifications and duties for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ should explain in detail why the candidate believes his or her knowledge, skills, and abilities could apply towards this position. Your response to the below questions should be typed in Arial 12 point font and no more than two pages in length. Resumes will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. Failure to include your SOQ will result in your application not being considered.
1) What interests you about this position?
2) Describe your experience performing clerical work including filing and verifying documents for accuracy.
3) Describe your experience or training performing computer-based searches and entering or verifying information into databases or spreadsheets.
- Other - Please include list of professional references to your resume.
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 QualificationsIn 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:
• The incumbent must possess good communication skills, work cooperatively with others as a member of a team, and be responsive to management needs
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Enter data into various databases with accuracy, complete tasks efficiently.
• Perform all duties assigned in a professional and positive manner.
• Maintain good attendance, be punctual and dependable.
BenefitsPlease access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California - https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Dunya Jamshed
(916) 210-5219
dunya.jamshed@doj.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:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.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.
Additional Information about Application FilingPlease note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted for that cut-off date. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.
Closing Date/Time: 7/30/2024
