Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is an onsite opportunity to be part of a dynamic Lottery team working in a growing prize payment program to enhance the customer experience in the Sacramento County area!

The Customer Service Technician is a member of the Finance team and is responsible for performing a variety of specialized semi-technical duties in service to Lottery winners, players, and retailers. This position also performs routine, semi-technical duties related to validation and payment of claims for California State Lottery prizes.

This position requires a current Program Technician 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 District Office. 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 here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website .

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Working Conditions

1. Schedule:  8am to 5pm Monday through Friday
2. Travel: n/a
3. Other: n/a

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• 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.
• 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:

• Work experience assisting the public either in-person or by phone.
• Ability to follow direction and adhere to written procedures, evaluate situations accurately and take effective action.
• Knowledge of modern office methods, equipment and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and working with Microsoft Suites Application
• Bilingual capabilities are desired but NOT required

Benefits

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

Position Location

Sacramento District Office

4106 East Commerce Way

Sacramento, CA 95834

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.

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