Postal Clerk

Pala Band of Mission Indians • Pala, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Post Office Manager, provide administrative support for daily Postal operations by providing customer service at the department and sorting, collecting, and delivering mail.

Requirements

• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Tribal officials, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to all levels of management and the general public.
• Ability to perform duties independently, establish office efficiency, and set priorities in order to meet deadlines.
• Adhere to Federal Law in dealing with U.S. Mail (18 U.S. Code 1705).
• High School graduate or equivalent education (GED).
• Valid California Driver’s License in good standing.
• Acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace (including marijuana) as a condition of employment.
• Pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment.
• Pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Indian preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants who are Pala Tribal Members.

Responsibilities

• Sorts mail, including letters, bills, advertisements, and packages.
• Provides customer service and handles supplies for the postal office.
• Sells stamps and mail envelopes and boxes in the post office.
• Weighs packages to determine postage and check that packages are in satisfactory condition for mailing.
• Registers, certifies, and ensures mail.
• Answers questions about postage rates, post office boxes, mailing restrictions, and other postal matters.
• Loads and unloads postal trucks and moves mail around the post office.
• Collects money for postage-due and COD (cash-on-delivery) fees.
• Obtains signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail.
• Answers customers’ questions about postal regulations and services.
• Provides change-of-address cards and other postal forms when requested.
• Deals with upset customers.
• Starts work at the post office early in the morning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED