Mail Clerk - Mail Center

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Assists Department Supervisor and Lead Mail Assistant as needed to provide adequate and efficient mailroom service to County departments. Collects and retrieves mail from the U.S. Post Office and various County buildings. Receives and sorts all interoffice correspondence and U.S. mail into mailboxes. Weighs and post U.S. mail for County departments which includes separating pieces for bulk rates. Receives and processes numbered article forms including courier package. Drives to Post Office and other County locations daily to perform scheduled mail runs in all weather conditions. Receives and signs for certified, registered, or express mail including courier deliveries. Keeps record of accountable/numbered correspondence. Performs various mailroom duties: copying, tabbing, folding, labeling, stuffing, shredding, including the delivery of large parcels. Assists with end of month reports by gathering data from spreadsheets. Daily use of Mail Center equipment and software. Enters data into spreadsheets. Creates outgoing courier labels online. Checks mailboxes for errors throughout the day. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED. Computer and Internet knowledge. Related mail room experience preferred. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Possess organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload. Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with others. Physical stamina--capable of standing for long periods of time. Ability to lift heavy items. Ability to function in a fast paced and fluctuating work environment. Valid Texas driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance. Must take a defensive driving course every 3 years. Availability to work on Saturday for Special Election mail. Must successfully complete 30/60/90-day assessments; Failure to meet assessment expectations may impact continued employment. Current employee of Fort Bend County. STARTING SALARY RANGE: $15.30 - $18.25 hourly based on qualifications CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation. Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”. Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.