Mail Handler

State of Connecticut • Hartford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) is hiring a Mail Handler in the Asset Unit of the Bureau of Central Services, Financial Management Division. The position is located at 79 Elm Street, Hartford, Connecticut, and is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involved in receiving, processing, and distributing mail.

The role includes sorting, routing, and distributing incoming and interoffice mail; operating postal processing equipment; delivering mail using state vehicles; maintaining records; and assisting customers with postal services. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday for 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• One year of experience in a mail service or postal operation involving operation and maintenance of mail service equipment.
• Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service regulations, rates, and classes of mail.
• Oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, perform basic arithmetic computations, utilize computer software, and operate computerized and mechanical postal processing equipment.
• Mechanical ability.
• Adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties; a physical examination may be required.
• May be required by the appointing authority to possess appropriate current licenses, permits, and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience writing documents through coursework, work experience, or internships.
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or General Ledger Accounting software systems.
• Experience operating automatic postage application equipment, mail inserters, and weight scales.
• Experience communicating orally and in writing with vendors, peers, management, and external stakeholders.
• Experience with stockroom operations and material handling, mailroom operations, and inventory control.
• Experience keeping stockroom records and inventories.
• Experience with the certified mail process, including preparation, tracking, and record management.

Responsibilities

• Sort, distribute, and route incoming and interoffice mail.
• Operate automatic postage application equipment, mail inserters, and weight scales.
• Weigh and stamp postage, franked, or metered mail.
• Drive state vehicles to deliver United States and interagency mail.
• Pick up and deliver mail at United States Post Offices.
• Sign for insured, certified, registered, and special delivery mail.
• Update and maintain records.
• Schedule vehicle maintenance.
• Provide postal service assistance to customers.
• Maintain daily cash records when needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Work/life balance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for qualifying student loans after 10 years of service.

What This Job Offers

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