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Department of Motor Vehicles

JC-514709

Sorting/Messenger Office Assistant
OFFICE ASSISTANT (GENERAL)

$3,167.00 – $4,487.00 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: 4/24/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.

Are you looking for an opportunity to launch an exciting career in government with the strength of purpose and job security to achieve personal and professional growth? If so, Incoming Mail Operations is looking for a strong, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to work independently processing and distributing DMV documents and products to internal and external customers. Mailroom Office Assistants efficiently sort large volumes of mail for delivery; regularly lift and transport bulk mail and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.; drive a messenger vehicle to and from other departments to deliver and receive various types of mail; and establish effective working relationships with management, customers, and coworkers to create a positive team environment. Office hours vary from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm. Must be able to regularly lift and transport bulk mail and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

This Limited Term position may be extended to 24 months and may become Permanent.

All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.

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