Mail Messenger

Position Details Req ID: req13094 Position Title: MAIL MESSENGER Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: 638047 OSU Campus: OSU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Department: Post Office Location Address:
Okmulgee, Oklahoma
United States Hiring Supervisor:   Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 9.49 - 10.25, Hourly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30a-4:30p (may vary) Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary:

GENERAL SUMMARY:  Responsible for the delivery of campus mail.  Also assists in the operation of the contracted U.S. Post Office on campus.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in sorting U.S. mail and campus mail by departments and individuals, including forwarding of mail.
• Delivery of internal and external campus mail.
• Assists in providing postage rates upon request and assists departments in mailing requirements.
• Handles certified, insured, registered, and express mail per postal regulations as needed.
• Sorts, binds and forwards campus bulk mail to appropriate U.S. Postal Distribution Center.
• Assists in addressing and tracking UPS mailings.

Special Instructions to Applicants Please upload cover letter, resume, and list of references for full consideration. Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required. 
• Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• Postal and/or computer experience preferred. 
• The ability to read and comprehend both written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to memorize and remember names, addresses and delivery instructions.
• The ability to use a PC for Word Processing applications such as MS Word and Excel as well as specialty software such as UPS or Postal Forwarding.
• Ability to resolve problems. 
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, co-workers and other campus personnel.
• Ability to communicate with a positive attitude.
• Excellent listening skills and customer responsiveness are essential.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict. 
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license.
• Must be bondable for handling of cash and postage. 
• Ability to work evenings and weekends. 
• Some travel may be required.
• Normal office physical environment; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Required to work indoors and outdoors, moving between buildings for mail delivery, regardless of weather conditions.
• Must have the physical ability to walk for long distances at a fast pace.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates.  Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.