Information Processing Technician

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Information Processing Technician

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CAREER DESCRIPTION

Information Processing Technician

Salary may be negotiable within the applicable range of the classification and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list and will be used to fill current and future Information Processing Technician vacancies until the next recruitment. The eligible list established may be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment is open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (PST)
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
COUNTY OF ORANGE
The County of Orange is a regional leader and premier public employer serving over 3 million residents. With a workforce of more than 18,000 employees across 22 diverse departments, the County is dedicated to making Orange County a safe, healthy, and fulfilling place to live, work, and play.

THE AGENCY
The immediate vacancy is within the Probation Department; however, future vacancies may arise in other agencies based on business need. Agencies where Information Processing Technicians vacancies may occur include, but are not limited to County Executive Office, District Attorney, Health Care Agency, Social Services Agency.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The County of Orange is seeking a highly skilled Information Processing Technician to lead the production of complex, high-impact official documents and digital materials. This role is essential for ensuring the accuracy and professional standards of records, including but not limited to business letters, memos, financial reports, and formal proposals.

Working under general supervision, the Information Processing Technician exercises a high degree of independence in transforming raw data and recordings into signature-ready products. This position requires fast and accurate keyboarding, a sharp eye for catching grammar and spelling errors, and hands-on ability to run office equipment like high-speed scanners and printers.

Key responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Producing a wide variety of difficult materials, including reports and financial documents, through advanced keyboarding and data manipulation.
• Ensuring document quality and signature readiness by performing high-level proofreading for grammar, structure, and content appropriateness.
• Operating and maintaining peripheral equipment such as scanners, printers, and telecommunication tools to support a digital workflow.
• Supporting office efficiency by acting as a lead worker, assisting training new workers, and providing administrative coverage to maintain seamless operations.

CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will balance high-volume processing demands with the technical judgment necessary to maintain complex formatting, data manipulation, and departmental records. Additionally, the Information Processing Technician must demonstrate sufficient hands-on experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and type at a corrected rate from 45 to 60 words per minute.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here for details on this classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Certain assignments or departments may require a more extensive background investigation as a condition of employment. Candidates must successfully clear this process to the satisfaction of the hiring agency prior to their start date. All employment offers for these positions are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background investigation.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Applicants who have demonstrated meeting the minimum and/or desirable qualifications based on their responses to the supplemental question(s) will be invited to participate in one or more job-related assessments.

Online Assessment (Weighted 100%):

Applicants will be notified of their test date and access code, if applicable. After the assessment is completed and scored, only those applicants who are most competitive will move forward to the next step in the recruitment process.

Application Screening by Human Resources Services (HRS):

After the assessment is completed, applications will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only the names of candidates whose qualifications were verified will be referred to the next step regardless of their score on the assessment.

Eligible List:

Once the candidates’ application screening has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Veterans Employment Preference (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Omar Ghazi at [email protected]. or (714) 834-6182.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 3/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$47,694.40 - $60,028.80 Annually