Materials Handler (Postal Operations)

Quick Facts

• Role: Materials Handler (Postal Operations)

• Status: Overseas DoD postal operations role

Description

You will store, stack, and palletize mail according to height, width, and weight to prevent tipping or crushing damage. You will accurately process and sort incoming mail, load/unload outgoing mail, and stage transport equipment. You will also use postal barcode scanning systems to track mail, upload scan data to the network, create mail manifests, and support special postal reports.

Responsibilities

• Store, stack, and palletize mail safely (prevent tipping, crushing, and other damage)

• Process and sort incoming mail (ordinary, military, and international) by class categories and local sorting schemes

• Load/unload outgoing mail into mail trucks or pallets and load/offload pallets for receipt and dispatch

• Sort and stage mail transport equipment

• Perform computer-based Directory Service work for undeliverable and forwarding mail

• Use postal barcode scanning equipment and systems for tracking and delivery

• Upload barcode scanner data to the computer network and create mail manifests

• Assist the supervisor with special mail counts, postal costs, and other data for special postal reports

Requirements

• US citizenship; suitability for federal employment; direct deposit participation; pass E-Verify

• Must meet overseas employment requirements and be able to obtain and maintain a US Passport

• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance

• Must complete a pre-appointment physical, obtain/maintain a valid US driver’s license, and complete required training

• Obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases

• Wear required PPE continuously during the shift

• Ability to travel (including by military/commercial aircraft) and work an uncommon tour (nights, weekends, holidays)

• Screen-out: detailed working knowledge of Custodian of Postal Effects (COPE) duties

• Screen-out: operational technical expert on postal systems including Retail System Software (RSS)

• Knowledge of automated data processing using Microsoft programs, web-based tools, and Automated Military Postal System (AMPS)

• Ability to train/monitor subordinate clerks in finance operations and answer mailing-related questions

• Ability to conduct monthly/quarterly/special audits

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position you hold.