Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

The role of the Payroll and Archive Processor is to provide support services for the Financial Management Division of DHCS. This includes processing payroll warrants, distributing Salary Advance checks and Travel Advance checks, printing Revolving Fund checks using the check writer and check signer, preparing monthly Salary Advance, Office Revolving Fund, and Bank reconciliations, providing mailroom services, archiving of accounting records, and maintaining Service Center and reception area.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This role requires daily in-office attendance.

DHCS is situated in midtown Sacramento on the second floor of a professional office building. Typical work requires prolonged sitting using a computer, calculator, and telephone, and interaction with co-workers and outside vendors. It’s conveniently located directly across from the scenic Capitol Park and State Capitol with access to public transportation, ample parking options, close to numerous restaurants and grocery stores for your convenience.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section

Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) along with their STD 678 Application.  The SOQ must be typed, numbered, no more than two pages in length, Arial font size 12, with 1” margins, and single-spaced.  Please include your first and last name at the top right corner of the page.

A resume and/or cover letter DOES NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ, or SOQs that do not include complete responses, may not receive further consideration.

1. Describe how your education and work experience make you qualified for this position.  Provide specific examples demonstrating how your skills and knowledge will allow you to be successful for this specific position.

Candidates who do not complete and submit an SOQ may not be considered for this position.

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 in reconciliation.
• Experience in FI$Cal submodules.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and Adobe.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with internal programs/divisions/units and external staff and agencies.

Benefits

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Continuous and ongoing training

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave

• Defined retirement program

• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on .

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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 required and must be included.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Refer to the Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section for instructions.

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