Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is recruiting for one Permanent, Full-time Office Technician (Typing) position within the Division of  Corporations and Financial Institutions , Escrow and Mortgage Lending Office, Escrow Law Licensing unit. This position is to be located in the Los Angeles office. This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies within the next 180 days.

Under the general supervision of the Escrow Licensing Special Administrator, the Office Technician (Typing) will function as the custodian of records for information obtained from DOJ and FBI based on livescan and fingerprint card processing and distributes all fingerprint clearances for various programs. The incumbent will follow the escrow program's policies and procedures reviewing employment application filings for completeness and process mailing of deficiency letters. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of the Financial Code as it pertains to these filings. Also, the incumbent will create receipt logs for payments relating to various escrow license and employment applications, investigation, and fingerprint card submissions. The incumbent will also assist with distribution and delivery of mail and provide telephone coverage.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position requires the incumbent to report to the designated office location based on business needs.

Los Angeles Location:  The Los Angeles office is located in the heart of the downtown financial district within walking distance to restaurants, transit, multiple parking options.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The position requires incumbents pass a Background Investigation prior to being hired. The Background Investigation may include Criminal Background, Fingerprinting, and a review of any governmental records.  In addition, other available sources of background information may be reviewed prior to appointment.

FINGERPRINT
Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance to DFPI’s (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

TYPING CERTIFICATE
A valid Typing Certificate is required. The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications. You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired.  Please click this link for .

Additional Filing Instructions:

• You are encouraged to  apply electronically through your CalCareers account .
• If applying with a hard copy application, please reference " JC-465710/RPA# EMLO 25-136” in the Job Title section of your State application in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• Hard copy applications not received or postmarked by 5:00 pm on the final filing date will not be accepted.
• Emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.

Do not provide any personal identifying information on the documents (Social Security Number, Date of Birth, etc.) you submit with your application.  Additionally, do not complete or submit the Equal Employment Opportunity, page 10 of the Std. 678 with your application page.  The EEO page is for examination use only. Furthermore, do not provide any LEAP information with your application package.

Please see the attached Class Specification. All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ’s) for the classification they are applying for. MQ's will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  Interested applicants using education to meet MQ's must include a copy of their complete transcripts showing completion of required coursework. Foreign Degrees must provide Degree Evaluation to verify U.S. equivalency.

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:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated attention to detail

• Time management and organizational skills

• Experience being part of a team to collectively accomplish a task

• Experience working with deadlines to complete work assignments

• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability, with a strong work ethic

Benefits

State employees may be eligible for health, dental, vision and leave benefits, as well as retirement programs and other benefits.  Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees’ wages, hours and conditions of employment.  Other possible benefits include:

• Alternate Work Schedules
• Telework
• Reimbursement Accounts

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

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).  Application packages received without a SOQ may not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and Supplemental Applications do not take the place of the SOQ.

The SOQ must be:

• No more than 2 pages in length

• Single spaced

• Arial font

• 12-point font

• 1” margins

• Include the applicant’s First and Last name at the top of each page

• Must include the numbered prompt as shown in the job posting with the applicant’s response underneath it

PROMPTS:

1. Describe your education, on-the-job experience and job-related training that has prepared you to perform the duties of an Office Technician (Typing), including specific skills or qualities that you feel will make you successful in this role.

2. Explain why you want to work for the DFPI.

(Applicants are prohibited from using AI to complete the Statement of Qualifications.)

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position according to the instructions provided. Application packages received without an SOQ as described may not be considered. Please see the Statement of Qualifications Instructions below for specific instructions regarding your SOQ response. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other documents do not take the place of this requirement.

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