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# PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II

- **Company:** California Department of Public Health
- **Location:** Sacramento County, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $45,996.0 - $57,648.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Software Applications, Microsoft Outlook, Databases
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=529451

## About the Role

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 computer application skills, e.g., MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
 * Excellent knowledge of various computer applications and databases
 * Excellent attendance; proven dependability, punctuality, and reliability
 * Proven ability to provide completed staff work and effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing
 * Proven ability to exercise good judgment
 * Proven ability to provide close attention to detail
 * Proven ability to follow oral and written instruction
 * Proven ability to exercise confidentiality when handling confidential and sensitive issues
 * Proven ability to interpret manual and automated criminal history records and related source documents
 * Proven ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
 * Knowledge and/or familiarity with the criminal justice system

## Description

Under the supervision of the Supervising Program Technician II, the PT II in the Criminal Record Update Section (CRUS) reviews, analyzes, codes, verifies, and updates disposition information into the Automated Criminal History System (ACHS) and related criminal history databases. The PT II may be required to assist in the review of current and new program procedures. In addition, the PT II may be required to provide training to PT staff. The PT II must have a thorough knowledge of various statutory code sections, the criminal justice process, and the Criminal Record Update Program (CRUP). The incumbent will be trained and expected to perform all PT II work processes and meet the unit averages as required by CRUP for each work type. Depending on program needs a PT II may be assigned to perform other related duties as necessary., This position is eligible for telework, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.


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