Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To receive, distribute, record, and process all incoming, outgoing and intra-base accountable (registered, express, certified, and insured) and non-accountable official communications, as well as the safeguarding and processing of classified mail, in support of the official mail cost control program.

Duties

Provides official/personal mail service in accordance with DoD Postal Manual, DoDM 4525.-8_AFMAN 33- 306, DoD Official Mail Manual, DODI 4525.9, DoD Military Postal Service, and AFMAN 33-365, DoD Official Mail Management. Prepares digests of condensed subject matter, enabling recipients to assign action without having to read entire file of precedent correspondence in order to determine appropriate action officer. Adheres to procedures that are prescribed for the control of special communications both incoming and outgoing. Responsible for receiving, sorting, transporting, controlling, and processing all incoming and outgoing special services mail (registered, express, certified, and insured). Performs clerical work related to the processing of incoming and outgoing of accountable mail and/or the systematic arrangement of records for storage or reference purposes. Routes correspondence. Assigns appropriate routing code and attaches a routing and control form after identifying the legal name of the correspondent under which the control form will be filed (and such secondary names as are necessary) so that correspondence can be easily identified in the future. Routes mail to organizational segments or individuals.

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
• Must meet USPS and DoD requirements for the handling of sensitive material.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• Position may be subject to random drug testing.
• A pre-employment physical is required.

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-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing a thorough knowledge of the organizational structure and functions of a national headquarters office and of its sub elements to route any type of material on any of a wide variety of different topics by subject-matter content. Thorough knowledge of legal, technical, financial, and professional subject matter to classify materials, to search for precedent materials, to prepare digests of file contents, and to route materials to subject-matter specialists within any of a large number of organizational entities. Knowledge of agency and U.S. Postal Service requirements to process incoming and outgoing mail, establish distribution patterns and codes, etc. OR EDUCATION: 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 your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience as described above may be used to qualify for this position. 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. Thorough knowledge of correspondence procedures and filing systems characterized as "complex" in the Occupational Information section. 4. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 5. Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 6. Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. 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: IAW DoDI 4525.09, "Postal personnel will have, at a minimum, a favorable background check completed prior to appointment as part of the hiring process. Postal personnel opening U.S Postal Service registered official mail, certified mail, first class mail, or small parcel shipments in the United States, will have an interim or fully adjudicated SECRET clearance. Postal personnel opening registered official mail outside the United States will have an interim or fully adjudicated SECRET clearance. Once the item is identified as SECRET, postal personnel will handle the item in accordance with Volume 3 of DoD Manual 5200.01. At no time are host nation staff authorized to accept, handle, or deliver official U.S. registered mail. "The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Be physically able to stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 70 pounds; operates light vehicles, motorized mail carts, or other self-propelled vehicles in the delivery and pick up of mail. 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.

Contacts

• Address JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst 2903 McGuire Blvd JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 08641 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]