Mail Clerk

John C. Stennis Space Center • Stennis Space Center, MS

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About The Position

As a Mail Clerk at Stennis Space Center, you will perform clerical work related to processing incoming and/or outgoing mail and ensuring the prompt, systematic flow of material between the originator and the ultimate receiver. The work includes communicating through postal, carrier, wire, or messenger services; receiving and sorting mail; collecting and delivering materials; preparing outgoing mail for dispatch; and recording mail-related work data.

Requirements

• For GS-05 qualification, one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in Federal service, including mail processing operations such as receiving or reviewing incoming materials, routing materials, processing outgoing materials, obtaining receipt signatures, operating mailroom equipment, and ensuring the mailroom and its contents are secure; or qualifying education; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Qualifying education may include at least four years of post-secondary study in an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, including at least 20 hours of classroom instruction for 36 weeks; or at least four years of post-secondary study at an accredited junior college, college, or university, including at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.
• Qualifications requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
• Applicants must provide a clear, detailed narrative in their own words explaining how they meet the required specialized experience; copied experience statements may result in disqualification.
• The position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the United States.
• The position is subject to a pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance, which may vary according to duty location and NASA Center requirements.
• A one-year probationary period may be required, as determined under Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with government agencies, private entities, organizations, or individuals using the U.S. Postal Service, private postal services, carrier services, wire services, or messengers.
• Receive and sort incoming mail by appropriate identification symbol.
• Pick up material at mail point stops and sort it for route delivery.
• Deliver incoming mail throughout the organization.
• Dispatch outgoing mail and prepare forms and control sheets; pouch or wrap materials as needed for mailing or shipping.
• Log data regarding outgoing mail for work-count and work-measurement purposes.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed