Prince George’s County Public Schools Hiring for Mail Clerk Job at Upper Marlboro, MD Full Time

This is a ACE/AFSCME, Local 2250 Position – Pay Table 700 – Grade 11

Hourly Range: $15.83 – $31.24 (external candidates may not be placed above Step 6 $20.82 due to contractual requirements)

CLOSING DATE: April 1, 2022

Detailed Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:?

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Sorts and groups incoming U.S. and departmental mail and packages for delivery;
• Separates departmental mail from outgoing mail and sorts it for distribution;
• As required, runs outgoing U.S. mail through mailing machines which seals flaps, stamps envelopes and totals number of pieces processed;
• Weighs mail and affixes required postage; wraps and labels packages; maintains daily records of postage charges;
• Picks up and delivers mail and packages on a scheduled basis at the Central Office;
• Answers telephone and provides routine information about or takes message concerning mail, mail pick-ups and deliveries;
• Makes special pick-ups and deliveries;
• Drives motor vehicles in making pick-ups and deliveries within and outside the Central Office;
• Loads mail on trucks; and
• Performs related work as required.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Basic understanding of United States Postal Service (USPS) code, practices, policy and pricing;
• Ability to learn assigned clerical, mail processing and mail handling tasks readily, to adhere to prescribed routines and schedules, and to develop some skill in the operation of postal equipment;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to make simple arithmetical computations with accuracy;
• Ability to obtain signatures, scan and track packages;
• Ability to write legibly;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; and
• Ability to lift moderately heavy articles, and to do considerable standing and walking.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required, with some experience in performing general clerical or mail room work.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland motor Vehicle Operator’s License with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle. (See Prince George’s County Public Schools Bulletin A-26-85, dated October 8, 1984.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

None.

Additional Details

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.