Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing various duties, including data entry, print and prepare documents for mailing, open and sort mail/faxes received, and file /purge documents as needed. The Student Assistant (SA) uses various software applications such as Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. to perform assigned tasks. The SA abides by office policies, rules, regulations, and procedures; makes arithmetic computations; takes notes during meetings; and follow routine oral and written direction.

" The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

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Special Requirements

Students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university may apply. Please submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts with your application package. Official transcripts will be required prior to employment and after completion of each semester thereafter.

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) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) .  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(457976)  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. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email [email protected] for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Benefits

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

WRITING SAMPLE INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Statement of Qualifications, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials may not take the place of the Writing Sample. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without a WS may be rejected.

Writing Sample Intructions:

• Cover Letter SOQ - A one-page letter for the applicant to describe their interest in the job and related experience.

• 14 Point, Arial font, Name and Job Code in the top right-hand corner.

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.
• Other -

  A Writing Sample is Required - As part of the application package for this position, candidates are required to submit at least one writing sample. Failure to submit a writing sample with the application package may result in the candidate being disqualified for consideration for this position.   Please remove any confidential information (e.g.) social security number, date of birth, etc.

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