Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The organizational goals or objectives of this position are 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/lodging residence. In the absence of the Postmaster covers all postmaster responsibilities.

Duties

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. Assists with the establishment of policies and procedures for accomplishment of the OMC mission to include response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements. 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. Balances the workload according to established workflow or job specialization, assuring work assignments are completed in a timely manner. 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). Screens outgoing mail to assure it is prepared IAW appropriate DoD, AF, USPS and commercial carrier regulations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position
• The employee may be required to work overtime

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: 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 use of knowledge of mail control, processing, delivery and office automation; knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures; knowledge of mail and file technical material; provide information and advice to serviced customers regarding procedures; prepare routing control method for correspondence in an organization. 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. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. 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. 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: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Ability to learn and operate automated programs and equipment, including postal meter and office applications. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and legibly in writing and also to represent the organization in a professional manner. 6. 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 here to check accreditation.

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.

As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.

Contacts

• Address Minneapolis-St Paul ARS 760 Military Highway Minneapolis, MN 55450 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]