Mail Carrier #781

Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Mail Carrier #781. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Duties

Sorts incoming mail by Senator Senate Committee Senate official or other designated Senate support organization; gathers and wraps sorted mail into individual bundles for delivery; delivers Congressional Records House Senate and Executive Calendars during bulk local and commercial carrier packages; prepares packages for Congressional Acceptance Site mail and packages; prepares mail and packages for mail cartons and postal equipment from offices and retail locations; transports mail to the Senate Post Office mail room; processes mail for outside or inside delivery; processes franked volumes of outgoing mail by category; digitally records signatures for accountable mail and packages; maintains a daily log of receipt of mail and completed time and attendance in an accurate and timely manner; is fully prepared to perform duties at the beginning of the duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at Duties/ Responsibilities
  • Ability to use a computer and understand andfollow oral and written instructions.

  Required Work Experience

  • Some experience working in a mail facility is preferred.

  Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • Ability to communicate with supervisors coworkers Senate offices and the public when answering questions and fulfilling service requests.
  • Requires physical strength and agility to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft products.
  • Ability to learn and navigate handheld accountability devices.
  • As part of our hiring process we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicants proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

  Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience in mail delivery courier services logistics customer service or a related field.
  • Knowledge of mail handling procedures package processing delivery standards and security requirements.
  • Ability to accurately sort organize and distribute mail and packages in a timely manner.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and tracking information.
  • Ability to operate mail processing tracking and computer-based systems.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills when interacting with customers coworkers and stakeholders.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks manage multiple responsibilities and meet established deadlines.
  • Knowledge of workplace safety practices and the ability to follow established procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support daily operational needs.

  Working Conditions

  • Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations in inclement weather on holidays and during late night overnight and weekend the context of government furloughs this position is considered excepted.
  • This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations in inclement weather on holidays weekends and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without the context of government furloughs this position is considered excepted.
  • Carrying or lifting items of 50 pounds individually or a shared weight of 100 pounds.
  • Work will require being outdoors infrequently and in varying weather conditions (walking to multiple locations on Capitol Hill).
  • Frequent standing walking and bending.
  • Operating both twine and plastic strapping machines.
  • Employees are exposed to frequent dust.
  • Requires use of powered and nonpowered pallet jacks.
  • Pushing and pulling heavy hand trucks and mail carts.
  • Using cleaning implements.
  • Employee is required to wear a uniform.

  Education

  High School/GED.

  Additional information

  The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules regulations and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email with Applicant Accommodation in the subject line. No moving relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position or while in application for this position.

  Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.