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Feb 04, 2026

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL)

  • State of California Office of the Controller
  • Hybrid
  • $3,758 - $4,710 monthly
Full time Admin-Clerical Government

Job Description

Under general supervision provided by the Staff Service Manager I, the Office Technician (General) will provide clerical
assistance to the Personnel and Payroll Operations Bureau (PPOB) managers, Payroll Officers, and staff while performing a variety of tasks with a high level of independence and initiative. The incumbent uses a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, TEAMS,and PowerPoint) to perform word processing tasks, inputting data into various databases and spreadsheets.

Duties Performed: 
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
  • Open and sort incoming mail by document type. Perform preliminary review of incoming payroll documents and distribute to appropriate unit or staff. Maintain incoming document inventory in the PPSD Stats Tracker database. Provide clerical assistance and support in handling the more complex clerical and administrative tasks and problems within the PPOB. Track, update, and maintain daily logs and weekly/monthly inventory of workload. Screen telephone calls and respond when appropriate using a high-level of resourcefulness, tact and general knowledge; route callers to the appropriate staff.
  • Monitor Payroll Office Ill baskets throughout the day to ensure documents are logged into the database and distributed to appropriate work folder timely. Review documents to determine action needed. Maintain database; research and resolve missing data, run periodic reports and correct discrepancies or forward to appropriate staff; follow-up to ensure completeness and deadlines are met.
  • Access, file and retrieve various materials from section files and reference areas. Operate standard office equipment including photocopiers, microfiche/film equipment and fax machines.
  • Perform a variety of other clerical support to Payroll Office II/IIII such as photocopying, emailing, etc.
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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