DIGITAL PRINT OPERATOR II

Job Posting: Digital Print Operator II

State Controller's Office

JC-521527

• Digital Print Operator II

DIGITAL PRINT OPERATOR II

$4,087.00 - $5,118.00 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: 6/26/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

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Job Description and Duties

Under general direction provided by a Printing Trades Supervisor I, the Digital Print Operator II will utilize computer consoles to operate printing systems, such as Format, Total Docs, and BARR. The are required to access printers, computers, and lift boxes of paper weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance. They will also perform specialized duties and activities pertaining to high-speed duplication and/or digital printing, which consists of setting up, collating, and binding printed material.

Duties performed:

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Operate and monitor the Format print system and computerized high-speed printers.
• Initiate the appropriate programs and machine functions to ensure the proper print format and content.
• Adjust the form or printer to ensure the proper print quality on all machine-produced output from high-speed printers.
• Load cut-sheet 8 ½ x 11 paper on high-speed digital printers.
• Initiate the appropriate prep program and select the print file from the network drive into the printing system.
• Operate and maintain computerized high-speed copiers to reproduce instructional, administrative and business materials of various stock weight and sizes such as, annual reports, flyers, brochures, inserts, and various material for various SCO divisions.
• Assemble, pad, collate, bind, wrap, label and complete printed and duplicated materials according to customer request.
• Prepare and operate various types of finishing equipment including cutter, tabletop inserter, paddy wagon, and comb and coil binding machines.
• Perform related work such as assembling, binding, and stapling reproduced materials as needed.
• Retrieve and save electronic files, manipulating printing files and jobs including sizing, cropping, masking, rotating images, shading, stretching, and electronically manipulating colors.
• Update and maintain the DRIP system where all Reprographics jobs are maintained, including annual reporting on these jobs for management review.
• Keep supervisor or lead informed of job processing status at end of work shift for inclusion in daily turnover.
• Perform basic maintenance on printers as required, identify the need for external service or repairs, and make the necessary calls to arrange for these repairs while communicating updates to supervisor or lead.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe condition at all times.

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

Working Conditions

This position is not eligble for hybrid telework.

This position requires maintaining physical condition necessary for meeting the requirements as outlined in the Duty Statement, especially standing for prolonged periods of time. On a daily basis, work requires heavy physical work, heavy lifting, moving, pushing, or pulling required objects up to 50 lbs. without assistance in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lighting around equipment/machinery with excessive noise.

Required Hours: Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Straight 8 hours)

This position is located at The Park, a quaint and historical campus environment two blocks from McKinley Park, in the heart of residential East Sacramento. Easily accessible from US 50 and I-80, The Park offers free parking, quick walks to local restaurant favorites, and countless lunchtime strolling opportunities through the quiet East Sacramento neighborhood.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DIGITAL PRINT OPERATOR II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-521527

Position #(s):

051-140-1412-XXX

Working Title:

Digital Print Operator II

Classification:

DIGITAL PRINT OPERATOR II

$4,087.00 - $5,118.00

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

Facility:

Disbursements

Department Information

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California's chief fiscal officer, the Controller's Office ensures accountability and transparency of California's financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you'll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state's future.

The Disbursements Division (DISB) of the California State Controller's Office plays a crucial role in ensuring that the state's financial obligations are disbursed accurately and on time. This division handles the issuance of payments for State employees, retirees, vendors, and various state programs, making it essential to keeping California's operations running smoothly. By joining this team, you'll be at the heart of financial management, gaining hands-on experience in processing and overseeing millions in state funds.

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Special Requirements

Take the required examination here: Digital Print Operator II examination

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: 6/26/2026

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:

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Attn: Attn: Human Resources Office - J.W.

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Attn: Human Resources Office - J.W.

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento, CA 95814

Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date.

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.

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:

• Knowledge of principles and procedures used to operate high-speed or digital print equipment
• Ability to recognize and work out solutions for operational problems
• Ability to perform arithmetical computations
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and communicate effectively
• Demonstrate punctual and dependable attendance
• Ability to be flexible in response to changing workload
• On a daily basis, must be able to lift and move 50 lb. boxes without assistance
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member with all members of the Disbursements team.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Erik Martinez

(916) 445-6520

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:

EEO Officer

(916) 324-2223

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.