PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II

Under general supervision, the Program Technician (PT) II is responsible for processing the more complex program specialist work. The PT II reviews and or processes detailed and technical forms, files, etc., (1) associated with multiple departmental programs or program areas; (2) review and/or process forms, files, etc., associated with a department program which requires especially detailed knowledge of the program so that difficult calculations can be made and/or processing can be done in cases where guidelines are not clear; (3) provide sensitive and detailed program information and/or direction to the public, employees, employers, medical providers, other public jurisdictions, or clients as a significant part of their duties; or (4) any combination of the above. Work is subject to occasional review.

Identifies and reports any suspected fraudulent claims/activities to management or their designee. May perform duties for other specialized work or projects. Demonstrates an awareness of the Department and Branch vision, mission, values and goals.

PT I

Under close supervision, the Program Technician (PT) I is responsible for processing the less complex program specialist work. The PT I reviews and or processes detailed and semi-technical forms, files, etc., associated with a specialized departmental program. Work is subject to periodic review.

Identifies and reports any suspected fraudulent claims/activities to management or their designee. May perform duties for other specialized work or projects. Demonstrates an awareness of the Department and Branch vision, mission, values and goals., 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting., Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.

Multilingual, Spanish Language, Healthcare Providers, Testing, Documentation, Background Investigation, Law Enforcement, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Information Technology & Information Systems, This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment., Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD., Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.