Mail Clerk

Mail Clerk

Responsible for all phases of mail production, distribution and administrative duties within the instructed guidelines & timeframes of the mailroom operations. This includes sorting, researching, and delivering the mail to designated mail stops. Requires attention to detail, excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and strong organizational skills.

This position is on a federal Abilityone contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position must be filled by a person with a disability.

Essential duties/responsibilities:

• Records all incoming USPS accountable packages on the proper log
• Sort incoming mail by routing symbol, checks the physical condition, quality, address, name and routing symbol before signing for any shipment. Makes sure that any physical damage is noted on the accompanying paperwork and initiated by the driver. Assists in placing all mail on the scanner and moving it to the sorting tables.
• Look up names on mail with no routing symbol. Write the routing symbol on the front along with clerk's initials & sort into proper tray.
• Identify suspicious mail according to FAA established procedures. Isolate suspicious mail in assigned container.
• Receive, sort and distribute outgoing as well as incoming mail and packages according to postal regulations and requirements
• Prepare bulk mail for return to post office.
• Weighs, stamp and makes arrangements for outgoing mail and packages and operates postage metering machine
• Re-address undeliverable mail bearing incomplete or incorrect addresses
• Maintains records and logs of receipt, mailing dates, and other required information
• Must meet established standards of quality & productivity with/without supervision
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

This may not constitute an entire list of duties.

Required education and experience:

HS/GED

Preferred knowledge of U.S. Postal regulations in the process of dealing with incoming, outgoing, certified, registered & express mail.

Preferred education and experience:

HS/GED

Additional eligibility qualifications:

Must be able to pass a Federal background check

Skills and abilities:

Ability to utilize Microsoft Office software

Must have basic typing skills

Ability to understand and follow written guidelines and oral instructions

Able to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools and equipment used:

MS Office, mailroom computer software, fax, office equipment and postage metering machines

Physical demands:

Must be able to travel as needed

Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry, and move items up to 35 pounds at times

Must be able to stand, reach and walk for long periods of time

Travel:

Yes

Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI) is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug-Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. BDI is a Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Federal Contractor.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.