Mail Sorting Part -Time

The primary purpose of this position is to provide installation wide postal operations by processing and distributing all incoming, outgoing and intrabase official communications, as well as the safeguarding and processing of classified mail, transiting Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) in support of the official mail cost control program.
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Provides official/personal mail service in accordance with DoD 4525.6-M, DoD Postal Manual and DoD 4525.8-M, DoD Official Mail Manual; Processes annually more than 4 million pieces of official and personnel mail at three official mail centers JBSA Ft Sam Houston, Lackland AFB and Randolph AFB Official Mail Centers (OMC), six postal service centers, Randolph Postal Service Center (PSC), Lackland Postal Service Centers (PSC #2, #3 and #7) and a Student Mail Center (SMC) and Benner Barracks at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.
to provide document security services; and to provide office automation and clerical support for the Operations Flight. Receives, records, sorts, transports, controls, and processes all incoming and outgoing special services mail, i.e. registered, express, certified, insured, and other various extra service articles personally through the window to the addressee/authorized agent and to various organizations and mailrooms designated mail orderlies and mail clerks.
Provides expedient and complete mail like matter services sent via commercial carriers. Responsible for securely receiving, controlling and processing commercial carrier parcels (i.e. To provide first-line defense of Mail Security for JBSA customers and serviced activities. Maintains and Operates as a Unit Mail Clerk. Responsible for assigning and withdrawal of receptacles for TDY, student and permanent party postal lock boxes, changing combinations /keys, redirecting undeliverable mail. Help
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
Incumbent's normal workday consists of heavy lifting, standing, bending, reaching, or using automated systems in a warehouse like environment with occupational outside exposure.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty or training assignments.
May be required to work overtime on an emergency basis.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions .
Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the functions, organizational structures and locations of the units serviced in order effectively receive, organize, and deliver administrative communications in an expeditious manner, extensive knowledge of postal and agency instructions governing the receiving, controlling, transporting and processing of all classes of mail, including special services mail and commercial carrier mail like matter, and ability to input data into an automated data processing system used for processing mail in order to keep track of accountable mail.
NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
Knowledge of the functions, organizational structures and locations of the units serviced in order effectively receive, organize, and deliver administrative communications in an expeditious manner.

• Extensive knowledge of postal and agency instructions governing the receiving, controlling, transporting and processing of all classes of mail, including special services mail and commercial carrier mail like matter.
• Knowledge of DoD, Air Force, USPS, OSHA safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures of the Postal Service Centers and the Official Mail Center regulations.
• Ability to input data into an automated data processing system used for processing mail in order to keep track of accountable mail.
• Knowledge of automated mail sorting equipment, mail metering systems, ad accountable mail systems in order to sort and distribute mail.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in order to establish and maintain productive work relationships within the organization and to provide customer mail service and support to numerous personnel within and outside the organization.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. Help
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.