DSHS WSH Mail Processing - Driver Lead

DSHS WSH Mail Processing - Driver Lead Western State Hospital (WSH) is currently seeking a full-time, safe, and skilled Mail Processing Driver Lead to join our team in Lakewood, WA. We are looking for someone who demonstrates integrity, respect, and teamwork and has a positive attitude. This role will be responsible for independently overseeing and performing mail services sorting, processing, delivering, and collecting mail, and operating mail management system. You will be responsible for overseeing daily duties in the Mailroom/Contract Postal Unit to ensure mail quality and proper postal procedures are met. Additional Information Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs Opportunities performed on site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary The work schedule is as follows: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:45pm Some of what you'll do Assures mail quality and control standards are met for all campus and USPS mail Collects, processes mail, loads and unloads mail tubs Look up and research names of patients and staff on mail for proper distribution to specific mailboxes for internal pickup X-rays all packages on arrival or clearance of no contraband, logs and tracks all packages in the logbook with tracking number for staff and patients Maintains log sheets Interprets department and institutional rules and regulations concerning mail operations Drives and delivers packages to Center of Forensics Picks up packages from Commissary Helps train new staff in the mailroom Other duties as assigned What we're looking for Knowledge of mail handing, sorting, and delivery Ability to physically handle, sort, and deliver mail, parcels and packages which may involve lifting Operate delivery vehicles and knowledge of rules on State vehicles and equipment Who should apply Professionals with a high school diploma or GED and experience sorting and distributing mail. Required documents Letter of interest Chronological resume Three current professional references The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. Questions? Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call Talent Acquisition main line View phone number on click.appcast.io and reference job number 04576. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or View phone number on click.appcast.io. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services