This position is located within Logistics Service at the Atlanta VA HCS serving the McPherson, GA CBOC. Incumbent will function in the capacity of a Mail Clerk that performs day-to-day workflow to include timely and accurately processing of mail, delivery and pickup, and copy reproduction activities.

Duties

Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Process incoming and outgoing correspondence by assigning the appropriate routing codes, as well as operate a variety of automated office equipment such as Federal Express, UPS, USPS, computers, printers, bulk mailing machines, postal meter machines, certified weighing machines and mail processing machines. Receives and collects incoming/outgoing mail or other documents. Processes material which requires special handling such as selecting most expeditious route for special or urgent delivery or handling; makes special trips to deliver mail, collects or distributes mail to internal staff as well as external customers; locates lost or delayed mail; and/or safeguards material in transit. Performs clerical or support work for a variety of technical and/or program specialists in support of the programs. Operates computer systems, and/or performs data processing support and service functions requiring knowledge of data processing sequences, procedures, user and/or programming languages, computer requirements, and/or techniques associated with the development and design of systems. Receives phone calls for the Section and directs callers/visitors as needed to the appropriate department or staff point of contact. The mail clerk provides information about the facility mail operation, its functions, activities, and personnel to educate other staff and/or Veterans about available capabilities and service options. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Mail Clerk/PD08136A 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, 06/10/2024. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: General Experience: You must have one year of experience in any type of work that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 2 years above high school. 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. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Customer ServiceOperations SupportOral CommunicationTechnology Application 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: The work is primarily sedentary; however, there may be lifting and carrying of bulky records and/or boxes, usually not exceeding 50 pounds. 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: 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: Gerald Coleman
• Phone: 205-929-7957
• Email: [email protected]