OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) JC-507093

About the job

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Center for Health Statistics and Informatics (CHSI) is responsible for department-wide initiatives to improve the effectiveness of our work through better health information systems, increased application of epidemiologic methods of analysis, strong liaisons with public health organizations and schools of public health, and effective partnerships with local health agencies and professionals. CHSI houses the Office of Vital Records, responsible for registering all California vital events and providing birth, death, and marriage records to the public. In addition, CHSI is involved in many cross-cutting and innovative data projects including the statewide Open Data Portal and Health Information Exchange.

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Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a wide variety of the most difficult administrative and secretarial duties on behalf of the Vital Records Issuance Branch (VRIB) Manager.

The Office Technician (Typing) (OT) assists the public, appropriately responds to general or vital records related inquiries, refers inquiries to the appropriate contact, processes requests for correspondence, and finalizes technical reports or other CDPH required documents. The OT maintains and orders general office supplies and coordinates Branch meetings. The OT serves as VRIB Attendance Coordinator, Training Coordinator, and Travel Coordinator. Up to 5% travel may be required.

Desirable Qualifications

In 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:

• Flexibility to adapt to changes in tasks or work environment and handle a variety of responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.