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Jan 30, 2026

SUPERVISING PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II

Full time Government Management Warehouse

Job Description

Under general direction provided by a Supervising Program Technician (SPT) III, the Supervising Program Technician (SPT) II is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing the technical program activities of the Warrant Distribution unit and Claims Processing Unit. The Warrant Distribution Unit is responsible for releasing time-sensitive “over the counter” warrants such as investments, apportionments, as well as payments to SCO’s EFT vendor and state payroll and others. The unit sorts and distributes in-coming mail and provides courier services throughout the State Controller’s Office. The Claims Processing Unit is responsible for preparing and issuing rush warrants; provides final processing for “paper claims” (non-automated claims); critical and time-sensitive payments such as investments. SPT II provides expert-level program guidance, interprets laws and regulations, performs quality assurance functions, and ensures compliant, timely, and accurate completion of program workload. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of program specific procedures, policies, and technical systems.

Duties Performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
  • Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of staff of the Warrant Distribution Unit and Claims Processing Unit. Complete and present staff with Probation Reports, Performance Appraisal Summaries, Individual Development Plans.
  • Direct the activities of the Rush and Specials Desk for “over-the-counter” release of warrants to agencies, banks, and special couriers. Monitor daily funding approval to ensure daily release of warrants and/or “over-the-counter” release.
  • Lead the full hiring process including drafting job announcements, create screening criteria, as well as screen applications, preparing interview questions and desired qualifications, scheduling and conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations for the General Disbursements Manager.
  • Provide daily oversight of attendance, schedule coordination, and time sheet approval to ensure operational coverage.
State of California Office of the Controller
About State of California Office of the Controller

As the chief fiscal officer of California, the fourth largest economy in the world, the Controller’s office is responsible for the accountability and disbursement of the state’s financial resources. The Controller independently audits government agencies that spend state funds and administers the payroll system for state government employees and California State University employees. The Controller also safeguards many types of property until claimed by the rightful owners. The Controller serves on 70 boards and commissions with authority affecting policies ranging from land management, affordable housing, and alternative transportation to crime victim compensation and health and educational facilities. They are a member of numerous financing authorities, fiscal and financial oversight entities including the Franchise Tax Board and Board of Equalization. They also serve on the boards of the nation's two largest public pension funds. The      Controller is one of eight statewide constitutional officials who are elected every four years in California.

 

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