Mail/Materiel Specialist

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity with great benefits? Does the thought of sitting in a cubicle writing emails all day bore you? As a Mail Material Specialist with the Department of Administrative Services, you will have an opportunity to be a part a team responsible for fulfilling the State of Nebraska’s mail and material handling needs. Get your foot in the door with the State, gain some experience, or get some great health benefits – whatever it is you’re looking for, you can find it with us! At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Requirements

Experience in shipping and receiving, handling inventory, warehouse work, or processing mail OR Coursework or training in office support, shipping and receiving, warehouse, inventory, or mail processing practices and procedures.
Must be able to present a valid driver's license.
Regular and Reliable attendance is required.
Familiar with Postal and UPS regulations/ mail classes.
Able to use Mail Processing equipment.
A valid driver’s license is required as well as a good driving record.
Ability to drive Courier vans as well as an 18’ cargo truck.
Some computer skills are necessary in order to operate hand-held scanners and mail processing equipment.
Operational knowledge of shipping/ receiving equipment such as pallet jacks, electric and riding pallet jacks, two-wheeled and four wheeled carts, etc. is also necessary.
The ability to repeatedly lift heavy boxes, stand at a mail processing machine for long periods of time, and to push loaded carts is also fundamental to this job.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a professional driver of some type.
Shipping /receiving/warehouse experience.
At least a year of experience processing and handling mail, both USPS and UPS.

Responsibilities

Determine destination and means of dispatching mail, materials, or other items, determine postage and shipping costs, attach appropriate postage, and prepare shipping payments.
Apply postal/commercial carrier regulations and employing agency/State policies to process/dispatch items, operates varied mail, materials, and/or merchandise equipment.
Sort and distribute incoming and inter-agency mail for customers, as needed.
Drive an 18' straight truck and cargo van to pick up and deliver mail on the mail routes, assist with shipping and receiving on the dock.
Perform customer service via telephone and customer counter contact.
Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun, inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment