Sorts, weighs, stamps, seals, and delivers U.S. and departmental mail; does related work as required.  Work in this class involves the receipt, processing, and delivery of U.S. and departmental mail. It includes prolonged standing, considerable walking, handling of bulky and/or moderately heavy packages, and motor vehicle operation. Some judgment is required on interpretation of applicable regulations and policies. Work is performed under general supervision, and in accordance with established instructions and work methods.    

Sorts and groups incoming U.S. and departmental mail and packages for delivery;

Separates departmental mail from outgoing mail and sorts it for distribution;

As required, runs outgoing U.S. mail through mailing machines which seals flaps, stamps envelopes and totals number of pieces processed;

Weighs mail and affixes required postage; wraps and labels packages; maintains daily records of postage charges;

Picks up and delivers mail and packages on a scheduled basis at the Central Office;

Answers telephone and provides routine information about or takes message concerning mail, mail pick-ups and deliveries;

Makes special pick-ups and deliveries;

Drives motor vehicles in making pick-ups and deliveries within and outside the Central Office;

Loads mail on trucks; and

Performs related work as required.

Basic understanding of United States Postal Service (USPS) code, practices, policy and pricing;

Ability to learn assigned clerical, mail processing and mail handling tasks readily, to adhere to prescribed routines and schedules, and to develop some skill in the operation of postal equipment;

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;

Ability to make simple arithmetical computations with accuracy;

Ability to obtain signatures, scan and track packages;

Ability to write legibly;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; and

Ability to lift moderately heavy articles, and to do considerable standing and walking.

 

High School Diploma or equivalent required, with some experience in performing general clerical or mail room work.

 

 

Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland motor Vehicle Operator’s License with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle. (See Prince George’s County Public Schools Bulletin A-26-85, dated October 8, 1984.)

 

No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb a ladder, and work in confined spaces. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




None.