Full job description

Department of Social Services

JC-518363

Office Assistant (General)
OFFICE ASSISTANT (GENERAL)

$3,167.00 – $4,357.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 5/26/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Join a dynamic, team-focused environment where organization, accuracy, customer service, and reliability make a real impact every day. This position requires a high level of organization, attention to details, and reliability, as it serves as a key point of coordination for internal and external communications. The ideal candidate is efficient, reliable, and capable of maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced work environment while contributing to the overall effectiveness of office operations.

Under the close supervision of the Business Service Officer I (Supervisor), Mailing Services Unit, and the general supervision of the SSS, Supervisor I, the incumbent performs a variety of general office work associated with shipping and receiving services. The incumbent is responsible for sorting, reviewing, and distributing mail and parcels to in-house mail stations, out-stationed offices, and other state agencies as part of a scheduled route.

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Working Conditions

The incumbent may be required to perform tasks that require driving, bending/stooping, carrying/lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing, kneeling, reaching/twisting, manual dexterity (grasping/key boarding), pushing/pulling, prolonged standing/sitting, frequent walking. The incumbent may work in either windowed or windowless space, at an individual desk. The Headquarters location consists of 2-17 story buildings joined together on the first and second floors. All buildings are smoke-free and vape-free environments.

Please note: Regular commute is not compensable.