Job opening: MAIL ASSISTANT
Salary: $43 646 - 70 286 per year
Published at: Oct 17 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to ensures inbound and outbound mail is processed daily to avoid delays to service levels. Assists with oversight of the Postal Service Center (PSC), which provides services to dormitory residence. In the absence of the Postmaster covers all postmaster responsibilities.
Duties
This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of 9D9GO24 Mail Assistant, GS-0305-07. Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document/core document.
Assists with planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the OMC. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies DoD 4525.8-M, Department of Defense Official Mail Manual, DoD 4525.6-M, Department of Defense Postal Manual.
Performs various duties involving the control, processing, and delivery of incoming mail, servicing an extensive, functionally diverse organization. Receives, distributes, and dispatches government official and personal mail.
Serves as Official Mail Center expert for contracted Postal Services. Under the supervision of the base Postmaster participates in and revises, maintains, administers, and evaluates the installation's postal service contract for the Official Mail Center (OMC), Postal Service Centers (PSC) and Central Mail Room (CRM) to ensure government requirements, as stated in the Statement of Work (SOW) are met.
Manages the operation of the installation Postal Service Center (PSC). Provides oversight of mail delivery service, including personal mail for military personnel assigned to the installation or tenant activities. Serves as the alternate liaison with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).
Provides expedient and complete mail services sent via commercial carriers. Responsible for the oversight of the receiving, controlling and processing commercial carrier parcels (i e UPS and FEDEX parcels).
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.
- Work may require occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- The employee may be required to work overtime.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
Qualifications
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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-05 LEVEL): Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience processing and sorting mail as received by various carriers and dispatching all mail prior to established mail run; filing all completed documentation in a timely manner; and accurately accounting for each mail and/box received. Knowledge of mail room operations to process incoming, outgoing and intra-office special category mail of a technical, specialized, contractual and scientific nature, to include sorting, routing and review for suspicious content.
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EDUCATION: ???????Possess four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of school transcripts.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: ???????A combination of specialized experience as described in the job opportunity announcement and education totaling to at least 100 percentage when combined. NOTE: You must submit a copy of school transcripts.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-06 LEVEL): Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of administrative regulations and operating procedures regarding mail processing, plus skill in applying fact-finding and investigative technique to gather clear-cut factual evidence for administrative compliance with regulations; knowledge of civilian and military personnel management and applicable procedures, regulations, etc. in order to accomplish supervisory functions; knowledge of a body of rules, procedures, and operations of quality control guidelines in order to inspect and track the progress of the contractor in meeting objectives, and adhering to the contract.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-07 LEVEL): Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing thorough knowledge of the full range of mail system procedures, including special handling procedures for selected materials; knowledge of postal and agency regulations governing the control and processing of various types of mail, including certified, registered, and classified; knowledge of standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, and office automation systems to perform substantial range of office automation support ;ability to differentiate, record, and distribute documents; ability to manage documentation using word processor, database, and spreadsheet applications.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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.
One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-05 level.
One year at the GS-07, level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
GS-05 LEVEL AND GS-06 LEVEL
Knowledge of basic principles of the classified titled or related field
Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing
Ability to learn basic techniques of the classified title
Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions
Ability to plan and organize work and consult effectively with co-workers
GS-07 LEVEL
Knowledge of functional requirements for official/personal mail including USPS, DoD, and Air Force postal instructions, policies, and directives governing the receiving, controlling, transporting and processing of all classifications of mail, including special services mail and commercial carrier mail.
Knowledge of the functions, organizational structures and locations of the units serviced in order to effectively receive, organize, and deliver administrative communications in an expeditious manner.
Knowledge and understanding of Contracting Officer Representative surveillance requirements and basic concepts of the contract administration process sufficient to determine information collection costs and relating costs to various budget and financial situations.
Ability to learn and operate automated programs and equipment; including postal meter and office applications.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and legibly in writing and also to represent the organization in a professional manner.
Knowledge of safety requirements as outline in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
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., professional; philanthropic; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national Security and public safety.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address United States Space Force
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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