Postal Manager

Job Description

Job Description

PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS

Human Resources  35008 Pala Temecula Rd PMB 50 PALA, CA 92059

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Pala Postal Manager 

Department/Division: Postal Department 

Status: Full-Time / Exempt

Supervisor: Tribal Chairman 

Subordinates: Postal Clerks

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Tribal Chairperson, the Postal Manager will be responsible for protecting the integrity of the mail service on the Pala Reservation. The Postal Manager follows the regulations and policies of Pala Postal and implements any changes adopted by the Tribe. They are also responsible for the day-to-day operations of Pala Postal and Postal Clerks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists and directs Postal Clerks in sorting mail, including letters, bills, and packages, efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Manage Postal Clerks including, but not limited to, training, scheduling, assigning daily tasks, applying policy and procedures, performance evaluations, monitoring the accuracy of employee timesheets and imposing disciplinary action if necessary.
• Cash and money handling, including but not limited to collecting money for postage-due and COD (cash-on-delivery) fees, selling stamps, mail envelopes, overnight mail, packages, packing supplies, and PMB boxes at Pala Postal.
• Answer customer questions and address customer concerns about postal regulations, postal services, customer service, change-of-address cards, postage rates, Pala PMB boxes, mailing restrictions, and other postal matters.
• Prepares, submits, and monitors Pala Postal budget, including but not limited to tracking PMB box income, postal charges to other Tribal departments, increased costs, vehicle and building maintenance, inventory, employee wages and benefits, and the cost of upcoming changes in Postal regulations.
• Manages postal vehicles, including but not limited to vehicle maintenance, scheduling repairs, tune-ups, oil changes, annual check-ups, fuel receipts, proper vehicle operation, and completing vehicle accident reports if
• Coordinates with third-party delivery services, implement changes at Pala Postal when required by vendors, and completes annual contracts with USPS and other vendors.
• Order and stock all postal supplies staying within the confines of the annual Postal
• Perform other duties as

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of postal costs and service for mailing a variety of postal
• Knowledge of computer software and office equipment, including payment
• Knowledge of third-party services, including but not limited to UPS, FedEx, and

• Knowledge Microsoft products for budgets, tracking and
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Tribal officials, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to enforce department policy and procedures with
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work
• Strong communication skills and a positive
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand for long periods of
• Repeat the same
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of
• Lifting or carrying moderate to heavy mail and packages (50-70 pounds).
• Sort, lift, and push moderate to heavy loads of mail and packages to prepare for delivery (30-50 pounds).
• Bend, stretch, twist, reach out,
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather and temperatures: rain, wind, cold, and

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or
• Must have at least three (3) years of postal or logistics experience (i.e., USPS, postal annex, UPS, FedEx, mailroom, Amazon, etc.)
• Must have at least two (2) years of customer service
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience with at least two full-time subordinates
• Previous experience working with Native American populations
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during
• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace (including marijuana) as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians.
• Must successfully pass a Fingerprint-based background check of potential employees, volunteers, and contractors pursuant to Public Law 101-630 - Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
  
• Must have a valid class "C" driver's license and have a clean driving
• Indian preference will The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants that are Pala Tribal Members. Pala Band of Mission Indians is an equal opportunity employer.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.

HOW TO APPLY

PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:

Pala Band of Mission Indians                                                      

Human Resources Department – Attn: Lura Bryant

PMB#50 35008 Pala Temecula Road

Pala, CA  92059

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