OFFICE ASSISTANT (GENERAL)

Are you interested in supporting services for readers with disabilities in Northern California? Under the general supervision of the Library Technical Assistant I (Supervisory) the incumbent processes large volumes of mail daily, answers routine questions on the reception phone, and checks in and out digital talking book machines. This listing will be used to fill multiple positions. The positions are located at 900 N Street in downtown Sacramento near bus and light rail stops. Any active state employee who uses public transit passes to commute and whose salary is paid directly by the State of California is eligible to participate in the Mass Transit Commute Program.

This position is headquartered in the City of Sacramento, however the position is a hybrid schedule,one day remote and four days in-office. Subject to change based on executive orders from the governor and workflow demands.

Providing credible information services to all Californians, especially those in state government and the Legislature, libraries, academia, and persons with disabilities; Leading and establishing partnerships with California libraries through funding, program development, and support; Preserving and providing access to California’s unique history to enrich the lives of current and future generations.

The State Library is home to public reading rooms including Information Services, Government Publications, the Law Library, the Braille and Talking Book Library, and the California History Room. It also plays host to Night at the State Library, annual community events like Juneteenth, the Archives Crawl, Museum Day and exhibits you won’t find anywhere else!

The Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) is a free service which cooperates with the Library of Congress, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) to serve residents of Northern California who are unable to read conventional print due to a visual, physical, or organic reading disability (such as dyslexia). Talking (audio) and braille books and magazines, downloadable books and magazines via desktop or mobile app, descriptive videos, and audio playback equipment are available for loan to eligible patrons. The BTBL collection of recreational fiction and nonfiction materials reflects a public library’s collection intended for Northern Californians with print disabilities. In addition to circulating braille and audio items via mail and online, BTBL provides reader advisors and reference services.

To be considered for this Office Assistant job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment eligibility list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/7/2026

Who May Apply

How To Apply

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 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications – One page resume, one page Statement of Qualifications. The SOQ should be typed in 12 point single spaced Calibri, and submitted as a Word document. In the SOQ answer all of the following completely and label with their corresponding numbers. 1. Please provide a specific example of a time you had to troubleshoot technology issues. What did you do? How did you resolve the situation? You may answer with any form of technology. 2. How would you encourage safety and prevent injuries to yourself and others in a warehouse setting? 3. Describe a time when you had to do a repetitive task for an extended period. How did you ensure your accuracy?