Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Members of the Berkeley Enforcement and Emergency Response Division of the Department of Toxic Substances Control are responsible for protecting human health and the environment through inspections and enforcement of violations of the Hazardous Waste Control Laws. We are searching for individuals to join the Enforcement and Emergency Response Division to provide administrative support functions including Receptionist, Correspondence, Management Assistance, Data Entry, File Service, and Branch Assistance.

As an Office Technician you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide support by serving as a contact for visitors to the branch
• screen incoming mail and responds to inquiries for the Berkeley/Clovis EERD branch, refers complex inquiries to the appropriate respondent, either the Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory), a supervisor, or an inspector
• serve as a back-up to the Front Desk Receptionist/Office Technician in the office, including the Administrative Service Branch, drafts, edits and/or finalizes correspondence, including internal memos, letters, inspection reports, and Enforcement Order and Settlements, related to the responsibilities of the branch
• Review draft correspondence, inspection reports and Enforcement Orders and Settlement for proper format
• Remediate and upload documents to the DTSCs databases
• Support the Staff Services Analyst

Desirable Qualifications We Look for:

• Ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service to all staff, management, and the public (oral and written)
• Demonstrated ability to be independent, tactful, and a team player
• Ability to perform clerical work including reviewing, preparing, and finalizing materials and correspondence
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams PowerPoint) and experience utilizing different databases
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to apply sound judgement to the professional environment, evaluate situations accurately, and take effective action

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is located at our Regional Office in Berkeley, CA.

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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.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

The SOQ should be no more than 1 pages in length, be clearly written and well-organized, contain no more than (five) grammatical and spelling errors, and Arial font size 12. 
Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Please provide a narrative on why you are the best candidate for this position, focusing on how your education and experience enables you to fulfill the desirable qualifications.

Benefits

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

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account,

please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC #: 439157  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer.

Foreign Degrees

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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