Automation Clerk - DHS

CGI • Irving, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CGI Federal is seeking a Mail Clerk/Automation Clerk to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Asset and Facilities Management (OAFM), Administrative Service Branch (ASB) in Irving, TX.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Must possess a valid state operator's permit for the type of vehicle being operated and have a proven safe driving record, as verified by the National Driver Register or an equivalent check.
• Ability to successfully complete the CGI Background Investigation, including a 50-state criminal check, education, and employment verification.
• Ability to successfully complete a credit and/or driving records check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust security clearance.
• General knowledge of the USPS and proper handling of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Familiarity with distribution schedules and routes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Due to the nature of this contract, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming mail, parcels, and shipments using X-ray machines and visual inspections to identify and isolate suspicious items from the normal mail stream. Follow local security procedures if suspicious items are received. Review, sort, and route a wide variety of correspondence and incoming materials to the appropriate program office.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, as well as FedEx/UPS packages, in accordance with agency and postal service requirements. Assist in updating old and establishing new distribution patterns and codes as needed.
• Perform tasks that require long periods of standing, bending, walking, pulling, reaching, and recurring lifting and carrying of bags, pouches, packages, and moderately heavy boxes weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Screen outgoing materials to ensure proper format, assembly, and addressing in accordance with regulations. Contact originators or appropriate program offices to resolve errors or discrepancies.
• Provide administrative assistance and staff support to customers, program specialists, and managers. Perform clerical duties such as sorting bulk mail from the post office, sorting and distributing supplies and mail, receiving and signing for accountable mail pieces, and performing additional mail handling tasks like rerouting misdirected mail, date stamping, counting mail, screening for priority items, and preparing routing and control forms.
• Inspect official mail by size, weight, and class; assign United States Postal Service (USPS) rates according to standards to ensure efficient use of postal funds. Operate postage meter.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible professionals
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Health & Welfare Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED