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SalaryTYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES;
Receives and processes mail; Sorts incoming mail and interoffice mail; Date-stamps incoming mail and places it in mailboxes for distribution; Delivers incoming and outgoing mail using a delivery cart; Processes outgoing mail, for both domestic and international delivery; Weighs mail and affixes postage either by hand or with a meter; Processes all incoming and outgoing envelopes and packages from services such as United Parcel Service, Federal Express, and overnight delivery; Prepares mailings by folding items and inserting them into envelopes or operating automated equipment; Performs routine maintenance on equipment such as folding machine, burster, and postage meter; Assists with storing office supplies; Assists with filing correspondence and other documents; Sends and receives faxes, performs departmental photocopying, and does basic computer data entry; Drives RHA vehicle to make priority deliveries to various departments or the nearest Post Office.
ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the US Postal Service's domestic mail manual and ZIP code directory; Knowledge of and ability to use spreadsheet software (Ex., MS Excel); Ability to use a personal computer; Ability to operate and maintain a variety of Mail Room equipment (e.g., folding machine, burster machine, inserting machine, decolator machine, postage meter machine); Ability to read and complete standard forms; Ability to perform arithmetic computations; Ability to organize and deal with varied workloads; Ability to read and interpret rules, regulations and procedures; Ability to meet deadlines; Ability to deal tactfully with internal customers; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
Skill in oral communication.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
ALL entry level KSAs, PLUS: Knowledge of US Postal Service classifications of mail; Knowledge of the chemicals used in cleaning the Mail Room equipment; Knowledge of the operational manuals used for the Mail Room equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or Equivalent;
AND
One (1) year of experience working in a post office or mailroom;
AND
One (1) year of experience performing general clerical activities which included entering data into a personal computer.*
- These experiences may have been obtained either concurrently or separately.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a current valid NYS Class D Operator’s license. The license must be maintained throughout employment in this title.
