Postal Operations Specialist

Pacific Air Forces • Fort Richardson, AK

6h

About The Position

Serves as the installation subject matter expert for Department of Defense official and personal mail. The position is responsible for dorm residents, the unit mailroom, mail processing, mail directory service, and mail redirection, providing service comparable to that offered by the United States Postal Service to the private sector.

The specialist manages, administers, and implements DoD official mail and postal requirements; represents the Force Support Squadron with installation and functional-area organizations; and monitors the Postal Service Center contractor’s services and contract compliance. The role also serves as Classified Control Officer and supervises personnel management activities.

The position requires a favorable background check and the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. The employee must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing, meet USPS and DoD requirements for handling sensitive material, and hold a valid driver’s license. Occasional travel away from the normal duty station, including overnight stays, may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet the specialized experience, education, or combined experience-and-education qualification requirements for the GS-09 position.
• For the experience route, at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent is required, involving DoD official mail policies and procedures, administrative analysis and evaluation, and fact-finding or investigative techniques.
• For the education route, qualifying education includes a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; transcripts must be submitted when qualifying through education.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-07 is required for GS-09 consideration when TIG applies.
• Knowledge of USPS, DoD, and Air Force postal-program policies, procedures, and processes.
• Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, and concepts related to postal requirements.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small- to medium-sized organization.
• Ability to develop and conduct effective training on safety, security, and postal operations procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance and have a favorable background check completed before appointment.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must meet USPS and DoD requirements for handling sensitive material.
• Must hold an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on appointment type.

Responsibilities

• Manage, administer, and implement requirements under DoD 4525.8M, Department of Defense Official Mail Manual, and DoD 4525.6-M, Department of Defense Postal Manual.
• Represent the Force Support Squadron with installation and functional-area organizations.
• Monitor the contractor’s Postal Service Center services and ensure compliance with the contract.
• Serve as Classified Control Officer and act as the central accountability and control point for classified material received or dispatched by serviced organizations.
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Advise and counsel employees regarding management policies, procedures, and directives.
• Provide mail services for dorm residents and the unit mailroom, including mail processing, directory services, and mail redirection.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level