Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Business Services Officer I (BSO I), the Office Assistant (OA), performs a range of clerical duties to support the Mail and Reprographic Services Unit (MRSU).

This position requires a current Office Assistant (General) exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click to gain list eligibility.

This position is headquartered at the Sacramento Headquarters. This position is not eligible for telework.

When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?  

People are drawn to the Lottery because we:

• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
• Recognize individual and team contributions
• Support the importance of work-life balance
• Invest in the professional development of our team members
• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement.  The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements." 

It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

The Lottery is less than 30 minutes from all that Downtown Sacramento has to offer. Amenities include an onsite restaurant, free gym, close to the light rail station, electric car charging stations, and free parking!! Apply today to join a dynamic organization that is not only passionate about its mission, but also its people!!

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Working Conditions

Schedule: Core business hours are between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Special Requirements

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, (), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent.  Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial ; official transcripts will be required upon appointment .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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:

• Ability to operate various office and or mail room machines.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Working knowledge and experience of mail room.
• Experience with shipping and receiving.

• Applicant possesses a valid driver's license.

Benefits

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

Position Locaiton

Headquarters
700 N 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions will not receive further consideration and will be excluded from the hiring process.

  The SOQ must be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, and size 12 Arial font. Include your first and last name with the Job Control (JC) number at the top right of the page.

  1. Based on the desirable qualifications please tell us why you are the most qualified candidate.

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