The Mail Clerk position is within the Logistics Service located at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center in Amarillo, Texas.

Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to: -Utilizes electronic signature tracking system on all incoming packages for tracking purposes -Receives and separates facility internal mail for redistribution within the facility from mail to be delivered externally. -Follows all Federal guidelines when sorting mail, assessing all incoming mail and packages for threats; reacting immediately and appropriately to any unidentified substances or hazards. -Prepares outgoing mail for processing by sorting into accounting groups, sub grouping by class of service and further sorting by machinability, only after completion of sorting may mail then be metered. -Provides reports utilizing the Simplified Mail Accountability Reporting Tool (SMART) and assists Contracting Officer Representative (COR) of express mail contract in reviewing invoices for accuracy. -Sets up, operates, and monitors the letter folder to stuff the letters into correct envelopes, ensuring that the address is showing in the proper placement of the window envelope. -Assisting material handlers with receiving duties and delivering office supplies. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Mail Clerk/PD02073A and PD42073A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/05/2023. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: General Experience: You must have one year of general experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-03 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: Knowledge regarding proper address formatting; Understanding of mail classes and special mail services; Understanding of the Privacy Act of Freedom of Information Act requirements as they apply to employee and patient name and address information. Ability to utilize a variety of programs to access mail/package reports. NOTE: General experience includes 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. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 2 years of education above high school. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond high school. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Self-Management Interpersonal Skills Computer Skills Customer Service Technical Competence Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; Pushing; Use of fingers; Walking (8 hours); Standing (8 hours); Crawling (1 hours); Kneeling (1 hours); Repeated bending (1 hours); Climbing, legs only (1 hours); Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Specific visual requirement (Reading Mail addresses) For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center 6010 Amarillo Boulevard, West Amarillo, TX 79106 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]