Program Technician (Optical)
To be considered, please apply through your Calcareers account at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 481019 by the application deadline of 6/20/2025.
Start your CAREER and be a part of a team that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals with productive work and training opportunities.
When joining state service in a full-time position, in your first 12 months you will earn a MINIMUM of 156 PAID leave hours; have 11 paid/observed holidays; be eligible for health, dental and vision benefits for you AND your family and earn CalPERS retirement!
Under the close supervision of the Prison Industries Superintendent I (Optical Products), the Program Technician is responsible for using specific Medi-Cal Optical program criteria in the receiving, screening, data entry, shipping, customer service and transportation processes of performing Medi-Cal orders for prescription eye wear and warehouse duties as needed. Employees having regular, direct responsibility for work supervision, on-the-job training, and work performance evaluation of at least two incarcerated individuals who substantially replace civil service employees for a total of at least 120 hours per pay period may be eligible for Pay Differential 67. This position may supervise at least two (2) incarcerated workers in the duties listed below and may input data entry of incarcerated workers' time into SOMS.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Interested? Apply at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 481019 by the application deadline of 6/20/2025
Minimum qualifications: 1 year of experience with clerical work. Education may sub in for experience.
Position may receive a $190.00 per month Institutional Worker Supervision Pay (IWSP) Differential
- Create a Calcareers account - www.calcareers.ca.gov
- Create a state application template - Be DETAILED. List what type of clerical work you have done (mailing, answering phones, billing, etc.)
- Apply to the job - https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=481019
- Apply for the exam - You can apply first, then take the exam.
You are encouraged to apply for this position if interested, then, to attain list eligibility, you must take the Program Technician exam located at the link below.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2362
Some classifications offer an alternate exam option for persons with certified disabilities called the Limited Exam and Appointment Program (LEAP). To be eligible to take a LEAP exam, you must be certified through California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). To take the Program Technician exam, please click the link here
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2037
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:
- Experience working in an Optical Lab
- Experience working in and providing customer service
- Experience reading Optical Prescriptions
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
- Experience working with Database Systems
- Experience working with or around incarcerated individuals
- Medical confidentiality experience
- Production experience
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Questions? Email careers@calpia.ca.gov with the JC number you are inquiring about.