Job Posting: Mailing Machines Operator I

Secretary of State

JC-518589
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Mailing Machines Operator I
MAILING MACHINES OPERATOR I

$3,480.00 - $4,714.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 6/24/2026

Job Description and Duties

The Secretary of State (SOS), Management Services Division, is recruiting to fill a permanent, full-time Mailing Machines Operator I position to perform a variety of functions for an exciting and fast-paced organization. The position is located in downtown Sacramento, near Light Rail, K Street Mall, and other amenities in the rich architectural styled SOS building.

Under the direction of a Business Services Office I (Supervisor), a Mailing Machines Operator I executes increasingly complex duties related to the processing of incoming and outgoing United States and other carrier mail and agency mail; develops mailing machine operating skills required to process the departmental workload; and performs other related work. Candidates must be able to work well independently and in a team environment and must be able to adjust to changing priorities while meeting deadlines.

Desirable Qualifications:
  • Experience operating, adjusting, running, and maintaining mailing machines and related equipment
  • Ability to quickly learn effective and safe operation of the SOS' mailing machines as well as metering machines and FedEx equipment
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to meet deadlines, sometimes under pressure, and independently monitor simple cost and production records
  • Knowledge of MS Office Suite and mail costing and sorting techniques preferred
  • Ability to walk/stand up for up to 8 hours and to frequently lift, carry, and/or push by cart/dolly mail trays and large packages up to 50 pounds
  • Must have good communication and customer service skills, good attendance, and dependability
  • Must maintain a valid CA driver’s license and be able to operate State owned motorized vehicles
Examination Information: Candidates new to state service or those seeking a promotional opportunity must first apply to take the online examination. The examination application can be found at the following link: CalCareers - Mailing Machines Operator I. Please see Application Instructions on the examination bulletin for more details on how to apply and complete the examination to establish eligibilty. 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Due to business needs, no telework option is offered for this position. This position will be expected to be 100% on-site to perform normal duties. Requires full range of body motion including sitting, standing, carrying, and lifting up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis, and walking, pushing and pulling up to 1,000 lbs assisted by cart/dolly, electric pallet jack and/or coworker. Must be able to walk/stand up to 8 hours daily. Must be able to work in a dusty and noisy environment. Must maintain a valid CA driver's license and be able to operate state owned motorized vehicles.

When meeting minimum qualifications through completion of a formal work experience training program in machines operations, please identify the name of the program and dates attended. Please include all the required documents necessary to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this classification (i.e., degree, transcript, license, and certificate). Candidate may be required to provide official documentation prior to hire.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-518589
Position #(s):
785-211-1779-005
Working Title:
Mailing Machines Operator I
Classification:
MAILING MACHINES OPERATOR I
$3,480.00 - $4,357.00 A
$3,769.00 - $4,714.00 B
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) consists of nearly 750 dedicated public servants who uphold the rights of Californians while also striving to make our government, elections, and businesses both accessible and transparent. Led by an elected leader, accountable to the public, we are dedicated to fostering career development opportunities and growing a skilled workforce that embraces inclusion and values diversity.

Located in downtown Sacramento, the SOS building is within walking distance to a variety of eateries and amenities. Light Rail, State Capitol, Downtown Commons (DOCO), and Golden 1 Center, just to name a few. Conveniently located in the SOS building, the Gold Rush Grille offers delicious daily specials for breakfast or lunch and is open to the public. Our on-site childcare incorporates programs for children six weeks to five years old. Priority waitlist access and special discounted rates are available for SOS employees.

For more information about the SOS, please visit sos.ca.gov.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction.

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/24/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Secretary of State
Attn: Leah Mikol
1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Secretary of State
1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475
Sacramento, CA 95814
Please drop application packages off in the Lobby Rotunda in the secured bin marked Human Resources.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Leah Mikol
(916) 653-6974
lmikol@sos.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Sarah Bielski
(916) 653-6974
sbielski@sos.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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