Messenger Clerk

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

115d

About The Position

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an immediate opening for two (2) Messenger Clerks in its Mail/Messenger Unit. The Unit is responsible for providing and ensuring efficient and effective mail services to support the case related work of the office. In this position, the Messenger Clerks, under direct supervisor from the Unit Supervisor, will perform routine and non-routine mail/messenger tasks in a customer-centric manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years of mail/messenger experience.
• Valid NYS Driver License that is in good standing.
• Ability to perform specific physical tasks involving carrying and moving mail and parcels.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communications skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word and Excel).
• Some familiarity with industry mailroom and messaging equipment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions, adapt to changes in workflow, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, prioritize among competing needs, and respond quickly to requests for information.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Receives, processes, sorts, and distributes incoming mail and parcels from various delivery services to include scanning packages for suspicious items ensuring proper handling and adherence to safety protocols and maintaining records of sensitive mail.
• Collects, processes, sorts, packs, and prepares outgoing mail and packages to include preparing envelopes, printing labels, uses postage meters, affixes postage, and maintains records on postage.
• Coordinates messenger services/deliveries with contracted messenger service.
• Assists internal customers with questions about mail and messenger services, mailing and shipping methods, tracking packages, and guidance on proper mailing procedures.
• Performs online research, data entry, special outside deliveries, or record keeping.
• Assist with inventory maintenance of supplies and equipment, ensuring that items like envelopes, labels, and stamps are readily available.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees