Mail Services Clerk

Macomb County Government • Woodbury Township, PA

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About The Position

Under direction, receives mail and other items from county departments and offices and dispatches these materials to the appropriate destinations. Sorts mail and other items and delivers these materials to the proper departments. Collects and distributes mail and packages from the United States Postal Service and other delivery agencies. Operates standard mailroom equipment such as mailing machines, postage meters, and mail scales.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
• Michigan Law Enforecment Network (LEIN) certification withing four (4) months of employment
• Knowledge of: Office terminology, procedure, and equipment
• Principals for providing customer and personal services
• Skill in: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Organization
• Ability to: Operate a delivery vehicle in a safe manner and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information
• Work independently

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

Responsibilities

• Sorts incoming mail according to destination for distribution and dispatches outgoing mail.
• Stamps outgoing mail with postage meter.
• Weighs mail to determine postage.
• Sets departmental account numbers on mailing machines.
• Maintains daily postage records in order to properly charge the various county departments.
• Examines outgoing mail for appearance and seals envelopes by hand or machine.
• Receives incoming telephone calls; answers questions appropriate to skill level; relays messages to appropriate individuals or departments.
• Assists local post office in meeting all postal requirements and in processing bulk permits.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining delivery vehicles by checking tire air pressure; antifreeze, oil and transmission fluid levels; schedules regular vehicle maintenance.
• Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees