Courier

Fulton County•Various Locations In Fulton County, GA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to ensure that mail, packages, documents, supplies, and equipment received by the department or required at satellite locations for election activities are sorted, processed and delivered to the proper location/facility in a timely manner. This classification is distinguished from other courier classifications in that this class is specifically assigned to the Registration and Election Department and as such may transport and route highly sensitive information within specific time constraints.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
One year of work experience that shows an ability to maintain steady employment in any field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Drivers License.
Depending on assignment, a Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) may be required.
Incumbent must be bondable.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED.
PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.

Nice To Haves

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications.
For Applicants With Prior Military Service : We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply.
Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including: Customer Service Under Pressure: Delivers calm, professional support when patrons need prompt assistance. Team Cohesion & Communication: Communicates clearly and works collaboratively to support a service-focused environment Adaptability & Rapid Problem-Solving: Quickly adjusts to unexpected changes in routes, schedules, or conditions while maintaining service quality. Safety & Risk Awareness: Consistently identifies hazards, follows safety procedures, and protects sensitive materials during transport. Technical & Equipment Proficiency: Operates vehicles and delivery technology confidently while performing basic troubleshooting and equipment checks

Responsibilities

Loads documents, equipment, packages, supplies, and other items in County vehicles for delivery; and ensures that all delivery items are ready for loading as scheduled.
Retrieves, sorts and delivers mail and mail related items: processes incoming U.S. Postal Service mail and delivers to appropriate department; responsible for handling time sensitive secure items related to voter registration and election activities; and redistributes mail returned by post office.
Processes outgoing mail for the United States Post Office, including using postage machines and maintaining lists of various U.S. Postal fees; and tracks departmental expenses related to mail, packages, correspondence, etc.
Delivers equipment to polling locations and/or functions related to voter education and registration; locates, loads, secures, and unloads equipment and assists with assembly.
Documents pick-up and delivery of all items which require tracking: signs for, logs and tracks high priority items from Postal Service and other courier services; and inspects/verifies seals of sensitive items and signs appropriate documentation.
Investigates and resolves delivery issues: traces and tracks packages; and answers questions pertaining to arrival and delivery of mail and mail related items.
Determines delivery routes based on location of high priority items.
Maintains County delivery vehicles, including cleaning, fueling, and scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs; and prepares and maintains fueling and mileage records of vehicles as required.
Performs general office duties, such as answering telephones, filing records, and copying documents.
Performs other related duties as required.