USAJOBS · 10 hours ago
Mail Clerk
El Paso, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$37K/yr - $47K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Mail Clerk for the El Paso VA Health Care System. The role involves performing administrative mail support, managing the entire mail processing operation, and ensuring optimal resource utilization for incoming and outgoing mail and small package shipments.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Maintaining vigilance over mailroom employees to assure their compliance with all mailroom policies and procedures including but not limited to those related to mailroom safety and security
Receiving all facility mail from external sources (e.g., U.S. Postal Service (USPS); U.S. Parcel Service (UPS); Federal Express (FedEx); etc
Receiving and handling of perishable/refrigerated materials, urgent and sensitive documents (e.g., Express Mail, Priority Mail, etc.) varies among the different carriers but generally requires employee signature acknowledging receipt
Making special messenger deliveries as required and delivering medical charts to clinics and wards for privileged patients
Messenger service may be required from, to and between any office of the facility at any time and may, on occasion, require pick up/delivery to points external to the facility, e.g., post office
Assessing mail pieces to determine the necessity for control and/or date stamping
Working to improve efficiency of mailroom distribution locations and delivery points, etc
Assessing mail addressed to former employees and patients for proper action
Reviewing official publications to determine proper routing to affected, implementing and/or operational facility elements
Assessing all outgoing mail for proper and complete address, proper labeling and packaging
Authority to refuse mail pieces where packaging, labeling, endorsements or addressing is so insufficient as to hinder or delay delivery
Assessing all outgoing mail pieces to determine the application of special services or use of an alternate carrier, e.g., FedEx, UPS, Roadway, OHL, etc
Selecting the class of service and carrier will normally be made independently by the incumbent
Signing receipt for mail piece when required by carrier delivering to the facility
Delivering mail piece(s) to addressee within time frame appropriate to the time sensitivity of the mail piece(s), e.g., does the piece require immediate messenger service or may it be delivered during the next regularly scheduled mail delivery
Entering date/time of delivery and obtaining signature of addressee or designee
Ensuring the person signing for and receiving the mail piece is authorized to accept such deliveries on behalf of the addressee
Providing one-on-one education as needed to facility employees on the acceptability of mail pieces, classes of mail, special mail services and proper addressing and packaging
Assessing mail at pick up point to determine acceptability of pieces and instruction provided as necessary
Providing timely reproduction services to the entire Medical Center
Setting up, operating and adjusting the high-speed copier to produce single and multiple page copies
Diagnosing equipment malfunctions/operating problems and performing corrective adjustment as necessary
Determining the most effective means of reproduction in terms of quantity and types of equipment required for a particular job
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Valid driver's license
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Driver's License Requirement: A current valid state-issued driver's license is required
GS-4 General Experience: You must have one year of general experience. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled
Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed two (2) years of education above high school
Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond one year of high school
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Customer Service, Computer Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Self Management, Technical Competence
Physical Demands: The position places several physical demands upon the incumbent. Delivery routes require extended walking and traveling both inside and outside between buildings in all types of weather. The incumbent is required to move wheeled postal hampers weighing up to 80 lbs. And individually lift and place parcels weighing up to 50 lbs. and, with assistance, parcels weighing up to 70 lbs
Work Environment: Mail distribution/messenger duties are performed within the facility's buildings and between them and may expose incumbent to inclement weather conditions
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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