Job Description and Duties This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), where we proudly serve California's 1.6 million veterans. We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state's veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services. CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing the state's . Visit our website at to learn more about us. This position is located in the Human Resources Department at the Veterans Home of California-Fresno.
*May be extended up to 24 months, and/or may become permanent. Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Office Technician (Typing) to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please visit for more information. A typing certificate is required prior The Department of Veterans Affairs does not provide testing for typing certificates. For information on where you can obtain an acceptable typing certificate, please visit: .
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Working Conditions Employees of CalVet will be required to follow state or county public health guidelines and requirements enacted in accordance with infectious disease prevention and control.
Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website. Successful completion of a live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required.
Benefits The website below is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. Please review this information prior to accepting employment.
Additional Instructions When submitting your State Application (STD. 678) please note position #******** and Job Control #425596 and the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, SROA, Surplus, Re-employment or Reinstatement) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying" section on the STD. 678. Please remove any confidential information (e.g.) social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission. A complete application package includes: a STD. 678 and 40 wpm typing certificate.
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.
