Postal Clerk, McMurdo Station (Summer 2026-2027)

Antarctic Program • Denver, CO

9h • $756 - $859 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Postal Clerk you will oversees the movement, sorting, and distribution of mail at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Performs a variety of detailed accounting duties in accordance with standard accounting procedures with minimal supervision and guidance. POSITION : Postal Clerk SEASON: Austral Summer (Summer 2026-2027) LOCATION : McMurdo Station, Antarctica SALARY: $756 - $859 per week

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• AMPs account required or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Current ServSafe Food Handler certificate must be obtained prior to deployment to Antarctica.
• Valid driver's license
• Valid U.S. Passport
• Two years of customer service experience required.
• Basic computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets and databases required.
• US citizenship and permanent residency required.
• A prerequisite of employment for this position is to successfully gain a favorable Tier 1 - Elevated Background Investigation (EBI) result prior to deployment.
• Must be able to lift and move 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Station Services in Antarctica may be accepted on lieu of minimum experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows and applies DOD, USAF, PACAF, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Military Postal Service Agency (MPSA), Joint Military Postal Activity-PAC (JMPA-PAC), 6005 AIRPS and PACAF AIRPS directives/policies as they pertain to the Military Postal Service (MPS), Air Force postal operations, and financial issues in the PACAF command in support of the McMurdo APO.
• Assists customers who need help with filing USPS insurance claims.
• Assists Postal Supervisor with preparations for official USAF quarterly audits.
• Support of U.S. Air Force and South Pole postal activities as needed.
• Assists Postal Supervisor with pre-deployment training for South Pole postal supervisor.
• Performs the duties of the Postal Supervisor in the latter position's absence.
• Performs the sorting, receipt, and distribution of accountable and non-accountable mail at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
• Scans all mail on arrival and again when it is delivered or becomes Directory Service mail. Tracking information is uploaded daily on AMPS.
• Completes all AMPS training when required by MPSA.
• Monitors and maintains current file of bi-monthly USPS Postal Bulletins per DOD.
• Provides a Directory Service for all misrouted mail and mail addressed to personnel no longer at McMurdo Station.
• Maintains a current file of forwarding cards.
• Controls USPS and Air Force-owned non-accountable equipment.
• Coordinates with the Movement Control Center for outgoing and incoming accountable and non-accountable mail.
• Must be able to lift and move 75 lbs.
• Ensures compliance with Safety, Environment, Health, and Waste Management policies and procedures.
• Interacts with the National Science Foundation, armed forces, and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person, in a professional and tactful manner.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the work place.
• Ongoing work center cleaning and recycling tasks.
• Orders Postal supplies from many different sources, such as MDC, USPS and GSA. Keeps all inventory records up to date.
• Performs complete inventory twice per year.
• Orders and maintains all PACAF-required posters and visual aids in the lobby, post office and mailroom.
• Maintains a log of all personnel deployed to camps and unit mail departments. Utilizing the log to ensure that all camp mail is distributed to the proper Unit Mail Clerk (DD285).
• Participates in MCI trainings and drill as determined by supervisor.
• Trains Unit Mail Clerks and assists them with their duties. Maintains official Unit Mail Clerk records.
• Safeguards all mail to the highest standards of safety, security and privacy.
• Follows all current PACAF directives for election mail.
• Completes and maintains all PS3849s in compliance with USPS regulations for accountable mail.
• When needed, assists Postal Supervisor to prepare all mail for dispatch.
• Keeps Safety Log and AF Training Log updated.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees