Position Number: 40077814
Payroll Title: MAIL PROCESSOR SX (004823)
Job Code: 4823
Job Open Date: 8/4/26
Application Review Begins: 8/19/26
Department Code (Name): MAIL (MAIL ROOM)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): SX- Service Workers
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: STEPS
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $26.86/hour. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.
Work Location: RCVG-1050
Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A
Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement:
Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises houses 10,000 students, faculty and family residents on campus, provides support services for 9,300 students residing in the communities adjacent to the campus, serves 21,000 customers daily in its retail and board dining programs, manages the UCSB Campus Store and University Center, hosts 150,000 guests annually for conferences and meetings, manages a major events center (Events Center), and oversees the administration of transportation, parking and fleet services. Additional responsibilities in the HDAE portfolio include Administrative & Residential Information Technology (ARIT) and The Club & Guest House. HDAE employs 600 full-time employees and 1,800 student employees. HDAE maintains a physical plant of more than 3 million square feet of buildings and 250 acres of grounds and landscaping.
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Brief Summary of Job Duties:
The Mail Processor performs a variety of duties related to the processing and delivery of US and campus mail. This includes, but is not limited to, operating high speed mailing machines using electronic scales; recharging departments for outgoing postage; picking up and delivering mail throughout the campus; handling accountable mail such as registered, certified, and express mail; prepares US Mail for "returned to sender"; uses variety of stickers to identify handling of packages with addressing issues; operating mail truck and other material handling equipment. Mail Processor is expected to arrive at work on time due to the scheduled nature of services offered to UCSB campus by dept.
Required Qualifications:
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Two years of experience in the handling of campus and U.S. mail, including a working knowledge of postal regulations and postal rates.
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1-3 years experience and basic knowledge of major shipping carriers and the array of products offered
Preferred Qualifications:
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High school diploma
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Knowledge of US Postal Service product and services offering.
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Awareness of current postal rates; familiarity with the operation, function and purpose of computerized mailing systems and mail management software.
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Ability to read, write, perform mathematical calculations, understand and follow generalized and specific work instructions, both oral and written.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Good organizational and time management skills
Special Conditions of Employment:
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Work M-F 7:30am - 4:30pm, schedule can be modified/adjusted depending on needs of Mail Services operations.
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Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
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Satisfactory criminal history background check
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
55% Mail Sortation, Delivery and Addressing - Sorts and delivers US and Campus mail incoming; picks up outgoing mail for processing; prepares US Mail for "returned to sender"; uses variety of stickers to identify handling of packages with addressing issues; updates UCSB depts staff and mail route database as instructed.
25% Mail Preparation, Dispatch and Service Selection - Operates postage meter mailing machines, calculates charges and records to proper departments. Maintains awareness and knowledge of postal rates, periodic changes to the USPS rates and USPS service offering, customs requirements, weight and size limitations of all classes of US and International mail.
10% Material Management and Organization - Operates mail truck, dock lifts and handles parcels weighing up to 50 lbs with keen awareness of personal and staff safety. Makes special deliveries throughout day as necessary. Help maintain a clean and organized personal work area as well as the dept space.
10% Trackable Mail, Address Quality & Billing - Dispatches and receives registered, certified and insured mail in accordance with US postal regulations. Looks up information for insufficiently addressed mail to ensure correct delivery. Assists with the accumulation of postal re-charge backup in preparing of monthly billing or in response to dept billing inquiry. Performs all related and unrelated job duties as assigned by supervisor.
UC Vaccination Programs Policy:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations – https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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